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Retail, housing proposed for Springfield’s derelict ‘chicken building’ at State, Main

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The Springfield Redevelopment Authority has proposed converting a derelict building at State and Main into retail and housing. Known as the "chicken building," the Shean Block at 1208 Main St. was acquired by the authority in 2024 for $475,000.

The Springfield Redevelopment Authority took the Shean Block at 1208 Main St. in 2024 for $475,000.

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