Gilbert’s Clare House re-do preserves history with modern accent

Gilbert’s second oldest building, Clare House, is set to be at the center of a new project proposed on the Heritage District site, with both commercial and restaurant uses.

Last month, the town’s Redevelopment Commissioners reviewed plans for the project, dubbed “Clare House Social”, brought forth by the new owner of the 0.19 acre site, Tucson restaurateur Nathan Ares.

Last year, Ares had purchased the site and the 106-year-old building from Wags Capital for $1.2 million from Wags Capital founder Aaron Wagner, who planned to construct a two-story sports bar called Bottled Blonde…

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