The former Russell Guest House would be used as lodging for visiting investors and officials thinking of establishing their businesses in Alexander City.
The front porch of the former Russell Guest House looks toward the former sales office, which would be converted into city hall if the council votes for it Monday.
The former Russell Guest House would be used as lodging for visiting investors and officials thinking of establishing their businesses in Alexander City.
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The front porch of the former Russell Guest House looks toward the former sales office, which would be converted into city hall if the council votes for it Monday.
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One of the eight bedrooms in the former Russell Guest House.
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A fireplace highlights the central great room in the former Russell Guest House.
The former Russell Guest House will be used to boost the chances of convincing economic developers to bring their businesses to Alexander City if the city council approves the purchase of the former Russell Sales Office and surrounding property Monday.
Alexander City Community Development Coordinator Al Jones said the city is offering $2.55 million to owners Gary Nelson and Eddy Penton for the 85,000-square foot sales office (which would be converted into a city hall consolidating all departments), 56 acres of property, four rental homes and the 5,000-square foot guest house.
