In further drama on the Burnham Mansion (overview article here), it appears there may be one last plausible effort to save the building from being destroyed in the Central High School renovations and expansion. From the News-Gazette website last night:
UPDATE: Unit 4 talking with a potential Burnham Mansion buyerFull article here.
The President of the Champaign Unit 4 school board said the latest plan to spare Burnham Mansion from the wrecking ball is further along than previous bids.
Chris Kloeppel said a person, who he's not identifying, approached the district with a proposal to purchase and relocate the building. Now, the school district will release a request for proposals to give other buyers a chance.
Kloeppel said the mansion would have to be moved by the summer to keep plans to expand Central High School on track.
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