New Ulm Heritage Preservation Commission Plans 2025 SHPO Fall Conference with Focus on Local Engagement

Overview: The New Ulm Heritage Preservation Commission meeting on December 16 centered largely on planning for the 2025 SHPO Fall Conference, with discussions focusing on venue selection, logistics, and fostering local involvement. Key points included the need for a centralized downtown location, potential venues like Turner Hall and the former Union School theater, and engaging local businesses during the event.

New Ulm Considers Hosting 2025 State Historical Preservation Conference

Overview: During the recent meeting of the New Ulm Heritage Preservation Commission, discussions centered around the possibility of New Ulm hosting the 2025 State Historical Preservation Conference. A representative from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) reached out to gauge New Ulm’s interest, as the city last hosted the event in 2003. The Commission expressed a tentative willingness to pursue this opportunity, contingent on receiving more detailed information from SHPO regarding the logistics and expectations.

New Ulm Heritage Preservation Commission Approves Gray Facade for Historic Building

Overview: The New Ulm Heritage Preservation Commission approved a design review for facade updates to the old Guten House on North Minnesota.

New Blue Paint for Kaiserhoff Sparks Debate at New Ulm Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting

Overview: The New Ulm Heritage Preservation Commission meeting on September 16 focused on several significant design reviews and updates, with the proposal for a new blue paint on the KAR establishment trim and the relocation of the Kaiserhoff sign drawing the most attention and debate.

New Signage Approved for Historic Downtown New Ulm Building

Overview: The New Ulm Heritage Preservation Commission convened on August 19th to discuss several topics, with the most noteworthy being the approval of new signage for the Gray Co-op building on South Minnesota Street. This historic building, previously hosting a Subway restaurant, will now feature a new sign and updated paintwork. The commission approved the design review application submitted by Amy Golden, on behalf of Gray Co-op, without any objections.