There’s something a bit historic about this Saturday morning’s downtown Rome loft tours.
Five original hotel rooms were left untouched when the former Forrest Place, now known as Broad & Fifth, was renovated around 20 years ago. Recently, the rooms were converted into three apartments that will be ready for lease in early June.
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