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—The city of Gladstone is investing in several new projects, including parks, public spaces, and a new event venue, designed to grow the city and bring the community together while preserving its history.
One of the largest projects centers around the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum. The site will soon feature the city’s newest project, the AJ Barn, which is set to open this summer.
“The house was recognized as one of the oldest continually lived in home from 1831 to 2005,” Linda Borders, with the city of Gladstone, said.
Borders said the new AJ Barn will transform the historic site into more than just a look at the past, blending history with modern uses like events and education.
“The home is more of a museum and the new Atkins-Johnson Barn will be an more of an event venue where we can have events, celebrations, weddings,” Borders said…