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The New Ulm Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) recommended the demolition of Georgeâs Ballroom after a meeting Monday.
NEW ULM With great sadness, the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) recommended the demolition of George’s Ballroom, Monday.
The commission received a report on the need for demolition from several individuals on a committee formed by Brown County to review the issue.
Brown County Auditor-Treasurer Jean Prochniak gave an overview of the ballroom’s legal history and status. She said the state historic preservation society recommended bringing the decision to demolish the building before the local preservation committee before bringing it to the state for approval.