The Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority board voted on Wednesday to take a final preparatory step toward offering the city-owned historic Snyder Memorial Church for redevelopment proposals, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

The Downtown Investment Authority is redirecting funds to help prepare the long-vacant 1903 church for private redevelopment, aiming to bring new life to the downtown landmark.

A piece of Jacksonville’s history is finding new life as the Snyder Memorial Church opens its doors to the public after decades of vacancy.