JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Edward Waters University is one step closer to creating a contiguous campus along Pearce Street.
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After more than a year of negotiations, the school announced it closed on the purchase of a lot on the street.
Demolition of the dilapidated property began on Thursday, the school said in a Facebook post.
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EWU said this will provide much-needed parking space for the largest campus residence facility and upgrade the school’s aesthetic.
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