Preston Synder

A birds-eye view of Snyder’s third proposal for the scrapped mixed-use development on Hancock Street. CONTRIBUTED

A birds-eye view of Snyder’s third proposal for the scrapped mixed-use development on Hancock Street. CONTRIBUTED

Mixed-use development nixed despite HPC support

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 2, 2026
For several months, MAD Hospitality owner Preston Snyder has intended to demolish the building that houses The Sinclair, Community Roots Market, and formerly, Betty Gene’s.The portion of the building consumed by fire was torn down in March, and last week Snyder announced his plan to demolish the...
Betty Gene’s restaurant was destroyed in the July 2025 fire, and the gutted portion of the building was recently demolished. After multiple challenges resulted, owner Preston Snyder says he has no choice but to demolish the rest of the building. CONTRIBUTED

Betty Gene’s restaurant was destroyed in the July 2025 fire, and the gutted portion of the building was recently demolished. After multiple challenges resulted, owner Preston Snyder says he has no choice but to demolish the rest of the building. CONTRIBUTED

Downtown Madison building to be demolished

Skyla Morris
Thursday, March 26, 2026
MAD Hospitality plans on making drastic changes in the near future, involving the demolition of one of downtown Madison’s more popular buildings.MAD Hospitality’s Betty Gene’s restaurant was formerly located at 292 Hancock St., alongside neighboring units, The Sinclair, and Community Roots Market.
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