House Confidential
An Overlooked Gem Off Brady Street
Built in 1891 by then-prominent architect Bernard Kolpaki, the home was restored and is now owned by a Whitefish Bay school principal.
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Built in 1891 by then-prominent architect Bernard Kolpaki, the home was restored and is now owned by a Whitefish Bay school principal. Back to the full article.
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That’s an odd coincidence because Giwosky’s daughter taught at a Whitefish Bay elementary school in the 90’s.
The article omitted that Gregory Stebbins co-owns the property with Mark Tenorio.
Great article, I appreciate the nod to Silver City as we have been working hard to continue the revitalization in the area. Milwaukee truly has some great historic architectural gems. I grew up in the Muskego Way neighborhood near 25th and Mitchell which seems to be Milwaukee’s Hodge Podge when it comes to the architecture of buildings that make up the neighborhood. One house that I find fascinating every time I drive by is located near 1947 S Muskego way. It stands along and sticks out like a sore thumb amongst the mixed use buildings and bungalows on the block. The siding on the house almost looks like gray scales.
The former funeral home is now a locally owned gorgeous flower and gift shop.
Mark — House Confidential uses City Assessor’s data for reporting ownership; Mr. Tenorio is the only owner listed on those records. This is why Mr. Stebbins was not noted in the article.
A woman seriously injured her back, jumping to escape, during the fire.
Thanks to Mark and Greg for taking on this labor of love in an oft neglected nook of the east side!
I am familair with the building having formerly lived in the neighbor for many years. I always admired it so it’s good to learn some of its history. I met the previous owner Jeff many years ago. I believed he owned many properties in the area including on the river along Kane Place. Incidently, I toured the Roman Coin with Teri Regano about 15 years ago. The second floor has 5 or 6 small rooms that are numbered so it was a “hostel”of sorts. The rooms do not have bathrooms in them but had a common water closet off the hall. Very similar to accomodations you might find in Europe. To my knowledge there was never an apartment per se. This is a building worthy of its own article! Keep up the good work Mike.
I’m very pleased to receive the article to read about the history of the building. I am a client of Greg Stebbins, one of the present owners of the building being restored.
Thanks, Michael, for writing this article. I rented on N. Pulaski St. for years, and I have been so curious to know more about both the history and recent changes to this building.
I rented the front upper unit in 2005/06. I loved that building and was always curious of it’s history. Thanks for sharing!