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put up for rent or were scheduled for renovations, many of which are still occurring today. The McMinnville Opera House was one of many to be chosen to be renovated. 15 years prior, the second floor had previously been renovated into a townhouse; this had restored the solid wood floors and exposed the brick walls. The street level underwent a full restoration, preserving the cabinets and oak flooring. Showcases displaying McMinnville memorabilia as well as
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