Two years ago, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries announced that they were ceasing operations at Holy Family College, formerly known as Silver Lake College.
Now, a demolition permit request has been submitted for the tearing down of the four-story building located at 2409 South Alverno Road.
Roncalli Catholic Schools had ordered a study of the property in late 2020, as they were considering the location for an elementary school.
The study conducted by Groth Design Group and C.D. Smith Construction determined the renovation cost would be upwards of $18 million, compared to the demolition cost estimate, which is $1.8 million.
McMahon Inc out of Neenah is being tasked with the job, with the projected date sometime this fall.
The Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance will not be affected.
The request will be discussed at the City of Manitowoc’s Public Safety Committee meeting tonight (August 8th).