223 N. Water St.

Building Info

• Address:
  223 N. Water St.
• Taxkey:
  3920952000
• Architect:
  H.P. Schnetzky
• Status:
  Completed
• Assessment:
  $1,840,000 (2014)
• Year Built:
  1890
• Size:
  19,440 sq-ft

From the Historic Third Ward…

“George Ziegler & Company commissioned H.P. Schnetzky in 1890 to design the headquarters for its candy manufacturing operation. Ziegler’s specialties were mint lozenges, gum drops, rock candy, and chocolate cream drops, and in 1894 the firm became the first in the state to produce marshmallows. Although a portion of the structure was demolished, Miller-Armstrong Costume Service occupied what remained of the original building until 2001. In 2001, the building was completely renovated and now houses Rustico, a restaurant on the first floor; on the upper floors, it houses offices.”

The building shares walls with 221 N. Water St. and 225 N. Water St.

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Content referencing 223 N. Water St.

Ascent to Welcome Mediterranean Restaurant

Saffron owners Fatima and Hanish Kumar plan new venture, āya.

May 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich

Third Ward’s Saffron Debuts New Menu

Contemporary Indian restaurant pushes boundaries with creative presentation, global influences.

Mar 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich

Bars and Restaurants See Dramatically Mixed Results For RNC Traffic

Many downtown entrepreneurs say the week has fallen short of city's promises.

Jul 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

Third Ward’s Saffron Debuts New Menu

Modern Indian restaurant refreshes food and drink offerings with dozens of new items.

Mar 26th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

20 Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Meals

These Milwaukee restaurants are serving festive meals to enjoy on-site or at home.

Nov 14th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich

Saffron Adds Brunch Service In Advance of First Anniversary

Weekend-only menu debuts this Saturday with indian-inspired brunch dishes and cocktails.

Apr 21st, 2023 by Sophie Bolich

Third Ward’s Saffron Presents New Menu

New proteins, unique ingredients and edible clouds included on new menu, which debuted Feb. 28.

Mar 1st, 2023 by Sophie Bolich

Now Serving

Indian Restaurant Opening in Third Ward

Also new: a Mexican restaurant in Walkers Point, West Allis brewpub and Bay View Cheba Hut.

May 31st, 2022 by Michael Holloway

Now Serving

Valentine Coffee Opens in Third Ward

Also coming: a farm-to-table Indian restaurant, an Asian Fusion cafe and a bar with a journalism theme.

Feb 8th, 2022 by Michael Holloway

Upscale Indian Restaurant Coming to Historic Third Ward

Named Saffron, it's planned to open this summer on N. Water St.

Feb 4th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer

Now Serving

Downtown Gets Two New Bars

New sports bar, new cocktail bar. And Valentine takes over airport coffee houses.

Oct 4th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt

Now Serving

More Brunch and Ramen, Less Pizza

New restaurants Brunch and Red Light Ramen open, Rustico will close.

Jun 30th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt

Press Release

Summer Gallery Night and Day to be held July 22 and 23, 2016

An evening of gallery hopping and art viewing begins Friday, July 22 and continues during the day on Saturday, July 23.

Jun 23rd, 2016 by Historic Third Ward Association

Press Release

Spring Gallery Night and Day to be held April 15 and 16, 2016

This spring, the quarterly event showcases 49 venues throughout the downtown Milwaukee area.

Mar 23rd, 2016 by Historic Third Ward Association

Building data on this page, including assessment information, was last updated on April 5, 2024

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