In 1882, the house was purchased for use as a rectory.

Since then, Florida has purchased more land for public use than any other state.

Many have been turned into schools and religious institutions; others became country clubs or were purchased for public use.

The old building was purchased by the city in 1967 for use as a town meeting and recreation hall.

In 2004, the building was purchased for use as a special events venue.

A group of local investors purchased the building in 2006 for use as a concert hall.

The government recently said it purchased 120 tanks for use in Afghanistan.

The Board of education at that time purchased land for future use.

In 1945, it was purchased for use as a fish market.

The city purchased a portion of the estate, including the house, in 1907 for use as a park.