Door County Board advances scaled Yonkers Building renovation after sharp public debate

Dec 19, 2025

After months of study and public comment, the Door County Board voted 13–6 to authorize next design phases for reusing the Yonkers Building as museum archives and tenant-ready space, approving a plan that consultants say can meet core needs within a reduced budget while critics pressed to sell or demolish the property.

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The Door County Board of Supervisors voted 13–6 on Dec. 16 to advance a scaled renovation plan for the Yonkers Building that would provide archival and workspace for the Door County Historical Museum and prepare the remainder of the building for lease or other county use.

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