Former Milwaukee Public Schools elementary school. Built in 1902 as Tenth Ward School, later 20th Street School.
Designed by Van Ryn & DeGelleke
Redeveloped into apartments by Royal Capital Group. Construction started in May 2021 and was completed in 2022.
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City Seeks Developers To Build Net-Zero-Energy Homes
Two test homes would be built as part of strategy to develop a housing factory.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside The Phillis Wheatley School Redevelopment
Mayor, county executive and HUD regional administrator tour building in advance of July opening.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Phillis Wheatley Redevelopment Progressing
Development will open this year.
Feb 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Royal Capital Celebrates Start of 53206 Housing Development
See inside former school as redevelopment work starts.
May 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Conversion of 1902 School Starting
Construction starts on long-planned project to turn old Phillis Wheatley School into apartments.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
School to Become Apartments, Cost $19.4 Million
Committee okays $1.05 million in city funds to support 82-unit, north-side project.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
117-Year-Old School Getting Transformed
Developer will turn MPS school he once attended into 40-unit apartment complex.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
520 New Affordable Apartments Planned
Seven affordable housing projects in city win 22.5% of state's latest WHEDA tax credits.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
13 Developers Plan 753 Affordable Apartments
Developers request $10.6 million in tax credits to support 13 different projects.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Couture Still in Limbo
Plus: Plans to convert two schools to apartments advance, more affordable housing in Walker's Point
Oct 21st, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Two Schools To Become Apartments
Empty MPS buildings will find new life as housing, including a 60-unit complex.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneBuilding data on this page, including assessment information, was last updated on April 5, 2024
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