City purchases historic downtown property

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green has announced the purchase of a downtown property.

According to a social media post by the city, an agreement has been reached for the city to purchase the old Potter Operate House located at 903 College Street, on the corner of E Main and College on Fountain Square.

The city will spend $1.25 million on the purchase.

The post states that the opera house was built in the late 1800s. It was last occupied by Bowling Green Bank & Trust.

The city says it has been used for storage for 20 years.

Officials with the City of Bowling Green say the city will be installing a new roof and updating electrical work.

Following completion of updates, the city will request quotes from developers with experience in commercial historic preservation.

This is a developing story.