Region: Manchester

Save The Historic Henry Ave Schoolhouse

Petition is addressed to
Manchester Board of Aldermen

116 Signatures

23 %
500 for collection target

116 Signatures

23 %
500 for collection target
  1. Launched 27/06/2026
  2. Time remaining > 3 weeks
  3. Submission
  4. Dialog with recipient
  5. Decision
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Petition addressed to: Manchester Board of Aldermen

We call upon the Manchester Board of Aldermen to deny the proposed Special Use Permit that would allow an automobile service facility at the historic Henry Avenue Schoolhouse (120 Henry Avenue).

**PLEASE ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, JULY 20 @ 7PM @ MANCHESTER JUSTICE CENTER, 200 HIGHLANDS BLVD. PACK THE HOUSE!**

Reason

This proposal would permanently change one of Manchester's historic landmarks by introducing commercial automotive service operations, include vehicle service bays, expanded parking, increased traffic, and business operations beginning as early as 7:30 AM.

This proposal is incompatible with the historic character of the property and surrounding neighborhood, and does not serve the interests of our community.

We ask the Board of Aldermen to preserve Manchester's history, protect our neighborhood, uphold existing zoning laws, and vote NO on the Special Use Permit.

**PLEASE ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, JULY 20 @ 7PM @ MANCHESTER JUSTICE CENTER, 200 HIGHLANDS BLVD. PACK THE HOUSE!**

Thank you so much for your support, Protect Henry Avenue Historic District, Manchester
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Petition details

Petition started: 06/27/2026
Collection ends: 07/23/2026
Region: Manchester
Topic: Welfare

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Why people sign

This is a historic property and it should not be developed in the manner currently proposed. Manchester has failed in the recent past to save two other historic properties. We need to stop this trend now.

This is already a very congested intersection, more so when the BP arrived a few years ago. To me this intersection would need A LOT of work to make it flow with more traffic in the area.

I thought in the past "they" wanted to keep Manchester historic.
Sure someone is getting paid off to cause trouble.
Save Historic Manchester

I have been involved in the Old Trails Historical Society since I move to the area in 1985. We preserve and maintain the Bacon Log Cabin on Henry Avenue in Ballwin. It is very important to preserve this historic area for future generations. Cindy Pottroff, Co President of Old Trails Historical Society

We don't need another historic building removed to have another lube shop.

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