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Future of the George P. Miller House

The family that owns the 1060 E. Juneau Avenue mansion plans to donate it — along with cash — to a new nonprofit so it's preserved forever as a quasi-museum with continued Junior League use.

1 mentionLast discussed May 4, 2026

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Laser scanning buildings before demolition

UWM's preservation institute pitched requiring a laser scan (about $1,500-$5,000 for small buildings) before demolition permits issue, preserving a 3-D record like the scans that helped rebuild Notre Dame. A pilot limited to historic properties is likely.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 13, 2026