Gatehouse deed reveals WMU can’t alter or demolish the historic building without state approval

Western Michigan University’s plans for a historic house on east campus may be complicated by a nearly thirty-year-old agreement.

In 1998, WMU acquired the house that was once part of the state hospital from the state of Michigan.

A copy of the deed obtained by WMUK includes preservation covenants that prevent the gatehouse from being altered without the permission of the State Historic Preservation Office…

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