The Herald Bulletin - 10:38 p.m.: Pendleton: the next Nashville, Ind.?

Sun, Nov 22 2009

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Donna Rugenstein works on her sign in front of her business, Whimzy Vintage Treasures, at 103 East State St. in Pendleton. Rugenstein said that she opened the business in Pendleton because when she moved to the area she walked around the town and liked the ambience. Pendleton merchants want downtown to become a destination showcasing the local shops. They have an ongoing sidewalk/landscaping project, active merchant's association and space open for new businesses.
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The back of a bench in downtown Pendleton on State Street. Pendleton has an ongoing sidewalk/landscaping project, active merchant's association and space open for new businesses.
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The historic community of Pendleton was established in 1820. Crafts from the Heart and The Bank Restaurant are two of several businesses lining State Street.With an ongoing sidewalk/landscaping project and an active merchant's association Pendleton hopes to attract new businesses
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10:38 p.m.: Pendleton: the next Nashville, Ind.?

By Jason M. White

At a glance

Pendleton is in the midst of a downtown landscaping project which includes new sidewalks and street lamps. The project has been broken down into three phases:

PHASE ONE

• A block north of Pendleton Avenue and State Street, along both sides of Pendleton Avenue.

• Completed two years ago.

• Cost about $60,000.

PHASE TWO

• A block south of Pendleton Avenue and State Street, along the east side of the Pendleton Avenue.

• Completed a year ago.

• Cost about $40,000.

PHASE THREE

• A block south of Pendleton Avenue and State Street, along the west side of Pendleton Avenue.

• This phase will begin when funding is available.

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