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Former Hospital Designated Historic
HPC decision made despite UWM's objections. But alderman thinks real fight yet to come.
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From what is portrayed here, this looks like another abuse by the HPC,
Clearly, more specific and stringent guidelines need to be developed for how the HPC operates. It consistently looks like folks use it as a NIMBY and/or political tool to stop changes they disagree with and to raise costs for others.
Truly, a very old hospital that would need going back to the studs to make anything useful – whether it be a dorm or a STEM building is hardly worthy of veneration.
It is old, it is NOT of historic value.
Let UWM do what it needs to do.
Why would anyone want to tear down a beautiful, perfectly maintained building like this one? If UWM doesn’t have a use for it then sell it to someone who does.
That building is the perfect match for that neighborhood. And there’s not one single valid reason why this building must be torn down.
Remodel the interior for student housing. Problem solved.
If you’re going to demolish this beautiful building in perfect condition because it’s “too old”, you might as well start tearing down all the large homes, estates, and mansions in the area because they are also “too old”. Maybe Chris Abele was right after all…
Crew Destroying Abele’s Mansion – Historic $2.6 million Eschweiler mansion built by one of city’s most esteemed architects. https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2019/06/26/house-confidential-crew-destroying-abeles-mansion/