The past in Freehold's future
The American Hotel, the centerpiece of downtown Freehold, may live again. Manalapan businessman Steven Goldberg bought the fire-ravaged restaurant-tavern for $2.5 million at a bankruptcy auction Thursday. Goldberg was mum on his plans for the property, which gives pause to those of us with fond memories of the American.
But Goldberg did say he believes in the commercial viability of the town. That's reassuring. His purchase includes the property's liquor license, so let's hope he's ready to use it. The area needs a restaurant-tavern-banquet hall. That's what the American was for decades. Why not now?
A revived American would be the focal point of Freehold's planned historic preservation district. It would be yet another reason for diners and even tourists to make the downtown a destination of choice. Let's hope Goldberg commits to that vision at his meeting with borough officials today.
But Goldberg did say he believes in the commercial viability of the town. That's reassuring. His purchase includes the property's liquor license, so let's hope he's ready to use it. The area needs a restaurant-tavern-banquet hall. That's what the American was for decades. Why not now?
A revived American would be the focal point of Freehold's planned historic preservation district. It would be yet another reason for diners and even tourists to make the downtown a destination of choice. Let's hope Goldberg commits to that vision at his meeting with borough officials today.
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