GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — A historic building in downtown Gilbert is danger of being torn down but developers have once again push back the demolition date to allow the community to gather enough money to move the home.
The Clare House predates the town and is the second oldest building in Gilbert.
It now sits amongst modern bars, restaurants and businesses.
“So, the Clare house was built in 1918. So, it’s about 106 years old,” said Denise Lopez, the president and CEO of Heritage District South.
It’s been in danger of being demolished for months to make way for a new 11,000-square-foot sports bar and nightclub.
WAGS Capital and Evening Entertainment Group purchased the property in 2022.
Since the sale, Lopez said they have been working with the developer to save the home and relocate it to their museum.
“Right now, what we would love to do is relocate the building to the campus of HD South, which is a half a mile up …