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Harrisburg administration recommends demolishing William Penn; board directs solicitor to prepare findings
Summary
Administration briefed eight options for the deteriorated William Penn building, citing renovation estimates of $13M–$94M and annual ongoing security/insurance costs (~$566,000). The administration recommended demolition and an athletic field; the board directed the solicitor to prepare written findings for a final disposition recommendation.
The district presented a multi‑option analysis for the William Penn property on Feb. 10, describing the building’s history (opened 1926; closed 2010; fires and vandalism since) and safety and liability concerns. Administration said renovation costs could range from approximately $13 million to $94 million and that keeping the building as is incurs about $566,000 in annual security,…
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