Future plans for site include construction of spirits distillery
TAMWORTH — The eastern and central parts of the Tamworth Inn were put to the wrecking claw Tuesday through Thursday. The western, tall part of the building will be retained as part of a four-phased plan that will include the construction of a spirits distillery.
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