Building Info
- Address: 1910 E. North Ave.
- Taxkey: 3190772110
- Status:
- Assessment: $0 (2013)
- Year Built:
- Size: 13,800 square-feet
Milwaukee Public Library building demolished starting in July 2013, replaced by The Standard at East Library. The building was completed in 1968, and had reached functional obsolescence. As the neighborhood density increased, it became feasible for the library to be replaced by a new facility built by a private developer with a private, tax-paying use above (apartments). This was the second library to be replaced in such fashion, the first being the Villard Square Library.
A temporary library opened at 2430 N. Murray Ave. during the demolition/construction phase in early July 2013. An “I Closed the East Library” event occurred on June 22nd, 2013 with attendees being given an “I Closed the East Library” magnet.
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Content referencing East Library
Town Hall Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
Alderman Nik Kovac invites you to attend a 3rd District town hall meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd at the East Library (2320 N Cramer Street).
Nov 30th, 2015 by Nik Kovac
Hotel Foster (The Sequel)
East Side bar has a special happy hour for Milwaukee Film Festival goers, plus film/drink pairings.
Sep 24th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
Mayor’s Design Awards
The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Downer Avenue Stalled by Joel Lee?
City officials meet with neighbors about Downer Avenue, a thriving retail strip with one huge problem: Landlord Joel Lee's foreclosed properties.
May 1st, 2015 by Michael Horne
Huge Turnout for East Library Opening
It was a truly an East Side event, and a crowd with tons of notables celebrated history in the making.
Nov 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
New East Library is a Jewel
Wow, what an improvement. Our photos capture the technology-rich and architecturally impressive new library
Nov 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the Standard at East Library
Our photos capture the interior of a one-bedroom apartment, its great views, and the rooftop deck.
Sep 30th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Developer Slays NIMBY Objectors
Why East Side development can move so slowly. And when developers can bypass the neighbors.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
East Library Closed Saturday, July 19TH
East Library Temporary Location Will Be Closed For Electrical Maintenance Tomorrow
Jul 18th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
Standard Nears Completion
A new, state of the art library, 99 apartments and new retail space will be the result.
May 30th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Ray Chi Selected to Commission Public Art at East Library
Milwaukee Artist’s Concepts Will Activate Space on Cramer and North Avenue
Feb 7th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
Milwaukee Public Library to Host Artist Presentations Tuesday, February 4th
Four Project Finalists Will Present Public Art Concepts for New Library
Jan 31st, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
East Library Resumes Normal Hours Today, January 24th
East Library is open today from 10:00 am-6:00 pm.
Jan 24th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
Finalists Chosen for East Branch Public Art Project
The Milwaukee Public Library Selects Four Local Artists To Present Plans for Third Public Art Installation
Dec 24th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Library
Placemaking Opportunity at the Library
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Artists for Art Project at New East Branch
Nov 21st, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Library
Artists Chosen for Milwaukee Public Library East Branch Public Art Project
Local Artists Awarded Two Commissions for Internal Public Art Works
Oct 9th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Library
East Library’s Herman Miller Eames Furnishings to be Auctioned to Fund Public Art at New East Branch
Milwaukee’s Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Will Hold First of Four Auctions Including Furnishings on July 25th
Jul 19th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Library
Temporary East Library Opens
It's just a block and a half away from the old library, and as Mayor Barrett demonstrated at its opening, you can still check out books.
Jul 1st, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Calling Local Artists!
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Artists for Public Art Project at New East Branch
Jun 27th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Library
Say Goodbye to East Library
East Library building closes as new temporary library takes shape around the corner.
Jun 7th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Library’s East Library Will Relocate to Temporary Facility This Summer and Hold Public Meeting on Design in April
Library Will Use Temporary Site During Construction of East Branch
Mar 26th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Library
East Library Design Public Meeting
The Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) will hold a public meeting TOMORROW, December 11th on the new East Library design.
Dec 10th, 2012 by Nik Kovac
East Library Design Meeting
The Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 11th on the new East Library design.
Dec 5th, 2012 by Nik Kovac
Did Donovan Make Bauman Soil His Pants?
Another week, another Ald. Donovan anti-streetcar press conference. Plus: will the Bucks get a new owner and new arena? And: East Side zoning changes and the return of the Downtown Trolley loop.
May 24th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
East Library Gains Zoning Approval, Rest of District Held
Residents are still a little restive about it, but the East Side's buildings are likely to get a little higher, to judge by the results of today's City Plan Commission meeting.
May 21st, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
City Land Sale for East Library Redevelopment Held at Committee
At the March 27th, 2012 meeting of the Public Works Committee, the committee briefly took up the purchase agreement between the City of Milwaukee and HSI Properties, LLC, which had it been approved, would have been the next step in the city's effort redevelop the East Library site.
Mar 28th, 2012 by Dave Reid
East Library Redevelopment Advances at City Plan Commission (Renderings)
Following the model of the Villard Square Library redevelopment, The Board of Trustees of the Milwaukee Public Library selected HSI Properties, LLC proposal for a mixed-use building to replace the current East Library. The project took an important step forward yesterday as an associated land sale, and land vacation were recommend for approval at the City Plan Commission meeting.
Feb 28th, 2012 by Dave Reid
East Library Redevelopment Update and Estimated Schedule
A public meeting was held at Milwaukee Public Library's East Library last night to present updates and answer questions on East Library redevelopment proposal.
Feb 9th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
HSI/WiRED Properties Proposal Picked for East Library
The Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustee’s Building and Development Committee met at the East Library on Wednesday night to hear final proposals from the three respondents to the East Library Redevelopment RFP. Following a closed session for deliberations, the Building and Development Committee voted to move the proposal from HSI Properties forward to the full Library Board.
Nov 10th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Mixed-Use East Library Proposals Meet the Neighbors
Wednesday night, Alderman Nik Kovac held a public meeting to allow feedback to be voiced regarding the three proposed alternatives for the redevelopment of the one-story East Library into a mixed-use facility. The meeting was a follow-up to a meeting last November discussing the potential of issuing a request-for-proposal (RFP) for the redevelopment of the East Library site. Attendees at the meeting were provided with an update on the process and allowed to ask questions about the process and proposals. The predictable East Side public meeting questions were aired, but which, if any, of the proposals will be selected?
Sep 15th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
A Mixed-Use Library to Replace the East Library?
Alderman Nik Kovac, whose district includes the East Library on 1910 E. North Avenue, held a public meeting on November 11th to solicit feedback on the proposal of converting the one-story, single-use library into a mixed-use building.The meeting, which was held at the East Library meeting room, attracted a standing-room only crowd, and included representatives from the Library Board (of which Kovac is a member), the Department of City Development, and the Mayor's office
Nov 14th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Close the Libraries? Lease the Water Works?
Massive layoffs, extended furloughs, service cuts, significant tax and fee increases all are possibilities in the next year for the City of Milwaukee. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but with the gap in the pension fund, a decline in the assessed value of property in the city, and a likely decline in state shared revenue the fiscal picture for the City of Milwaukee doesn't look so bright. At today's Common Council meeting the debate around a snow and ice fee increase and the furloughing of city employees were brought about by this startling economic outlook for the City of Milwaukee.
Jun 16th, 2009 by Dave ReidBuilding data on this page, including assessment information, was last updated on January 1, 1970
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