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Commission approves demolition-review for Browning School additions; core building to be retained for community center
Summary
Under state statutory demolition review, the commission approved removal of midcentury additions and a detached kindergarten building at the former Browning School so Milwaukee Recreation and Milwaukee Public Schools can attach a new community center and pool while retaining the older, architecturally significant wings.
The Historic Preservation Commission on April 14 approved a statutory demolition review for the removal of later additions and one detached midcentury building at the former Browning School (5575 N. 70th Street) so Milwaukee Recreation and Milwaukee Public Schools can proceed with a plan that retains the school’s oldest wings while attaching a new community center with a pool.
Staff reviewed the campus and advised the commission that state law requires HPC…
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