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Tonight on 'Closer Look': A century-old greenhouse at the University of Guelph is slated for demolition, but the fight is on to save it from the wrecking ball

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On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: The fight to save a century-old greenhouse.

Built in the 1930s, the D.M. Rutherford Family Conservatory has been a landmark structure at the University of Guelph for decades. But after watching it fall into a state of disrepair in recent years, the university now plans to demolish the greenhouse and replace it with a commemorative garden.

That plan has triggered plenty of backlash, including an online petition that calls for the greenhouse to be saved and restored. The university says that would cost millions of dollars, which would be better spent elsewhere.

SEE: Group forms to try and save historic U of G greenhouse

Joining us tonight is GuelphToday reporter Richard Vivian, who has been covering the controversy. You can read his latest story HERE.

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