Gainesville approves $40K for Cotton Club Museum repairs
The Gainesville City Commission unanimously voted at a Thursday meeting to grant the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center $40,000 to repair its air conditioning system.
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The Gainesville City Commission unanimously voted at a Thursday meeting to grant the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center $40,000 to repair its air conditioning system.
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