Watch: County Committee Gets Update on Kemper Preservation Efforts

Kenosha, WI (WLIP)–The Kenosha County Public Works Committee is focusing on the maintenance and restoration of Kemper Center’s historic buildings.

On Monday night, committee members toured the 17 and a half acre grounds and discussed the ongoing five-phase, $1.4 million project aimed at repairing and protecting the structures.

The project is now in its fourth phase.

The project, now in its fourth phase, involves tuck-pointing and repairing brick, stone, and windows to meet federal standards.

The county’s 10-year plan addresses water infiltration issues exacerbated by past ineffective repairs, particularly in areas facing Lake Michigan.