JACKSON, MI — The proposed demolition of a historic building on school property to make way for a new school building has drawn criticism from historians.

The Jackson County Historical Society issued a statement Wednesday, Sept. 10, asking Jackson Public Schools not to demolish Reynolds Hall for the construction of a new state-of-the-art innovation center, which would also house the district administration offices.

“While we recognize the need for modern facilities and innovative learning environments, we cannot support the destruction of yet another of Jackson’s historic structures, particularly when viable alternatives exist that involve reinvestment and thoughtful adaptation of our existing buildings,” reads the statement from the Jackson County Historical Society .

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