Legal proceedings began in 2021 with the City of Natchez officials taking action to restore the estate and recover the renovation costs from the owner through fines. Arlington was among a list of 26 blighted properties Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson and the Board of Aldermen voted to take action against.

It was rumored in local press that a Florida couple with a passion for historic homes launched a fundraising campaign to purchase and restore the home. It's not yet known if their efforts were successful...

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