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Is Greendale's National Historic Landmark Designation at Risk?

In a story by The Daily Reporter, a landmark coordinator for the National Park's Service said she's concerned.

The National Park’s Service’s national historic landmark coordinator for Wisconsin believes Greendale is putting its designation at risk if it allows the former police and fire station to be torn down.

Michele Curran told The Daily Reporter in a story published Aug. 5, the attitude of administration, which with the Village Board’s blessing began accepting proposals for the site, “does concern us.”

The request for proposals for the site allows for every scenario to be considered, including demolition of the historic building that was built in 1938 but has stood vacant for 15 years.

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The Village of Greendale received the national historic landmark designation last summer.

Village President John Hermes told The Daily Reporter there are nearly 600 historic buildings and does not believe the loss of one would cause the village to lose its status.

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