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The Sanford Civic Center – City Awaits Assessment on Viability of Refurbishing Mid-Century Modern Structure

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Amid a rising tide of new development in Historic Downtown Sanford, the Sanford Civic Center has been a topic of great discussion, revolving around one central question. Is it time to replace this Mid-Century Modern building, or can it be brought into modernity? In early July, the City of Sanford was notified by the Department of State’s Division of Historical...

The Sanford Historical Society presents Kathryn Smith

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The Sanford Historical Society presents Kathryn Smith, who will sign copies of her book, Gertie; The Fabulous Life of Gertrude Sanford Legendre, Heiress, Explorer, Socialite, Spy.   Ms Legendre was the granddaughter of Henry Sanford, founder of the City of Sanford. She was a daring explorer and was the first American woman in uniform held as a POW by the Germans in WW II. ...