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DEB WUETHRICH Special to the Olean Times Herald

April 22, 2018

Portville park ‘gazebo or bandstand’ debate prompts community history lesson

PORTVILLE — What started out as one woman’s desire for historical accuracy prompted a whirlwind discussion that went on for weeks regarding the structure in Portville’s Pioneer Park.

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