Wisconsin officials were set to demolish an 1897 jail museum for about $259,000; after a last-minute preservation push, the county board voted 26-1 to delay demolition for three months
- Photo credit: Trip AdvisorWisconsin officials were set to demolish an 1897 jail museum for about $259,000, but a last-minute preservation push changed the timeline.
- After a lengthy public session in Neillsville, the Clark County Board voted 26 to 1 to delay the demolition decision for three months, giving preservation advocates more time to present alternatives.
- The historic jail, listed on national and state registers, had been slated for removal over concerns about water damage, asbestos, lead paint and high heating costs, with the site potentially becoming a paved parking lot for the courth
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- Photo credit: Trip AdvisorWisconsin officials were set to demolish an 1897 jail museum for about $259,000, but a last-minute preservation push changed the timeline.
- After a lengthy public session in Neillsville, the Clark County Board voted 26 to 1 to delay the demolition decision for three months, giving preservation advocates more time to present alternatives.
- The historic jail, listed on national and state registers, had been slated for removal over concerns about water damage, asbestos, lead paint and high heating costs, with the site potentially becoming a paved parking lot for the courth
Sources: Times of India