EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of an ongoing series of the historical areas and structures of Venice and what, if anything, can be done. See page 1A for this week’s main story.
The Edgewood District may not be as well-known as some of the more visible historic areas on the island of Venice, but the neighborhood has played a prominent role in the community’s evolution.
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