The central building of the historic Soldiers Home Complex.
A partnership of Alexander Company and the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee will redevelop the building into housing for veterans starting in 2019.
Designed by architect Edward Townsend Mix.
Used as a long-term care center for veterans until 1989. Building owned by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
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The Couture Getting New Signage
Plus: Walker's Point brewery may become climbing gym, funding for Soldiers Home project.
Aug 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Threatened Milwaukee Soldiers Home Buildings to be Rehabilitated, Reused
Team led by The Alexander Company to rehabilitate historic buildings for homeless, at-risk veterans
Aug 4th, 2016 by The Alexander Company
MPA Launches Fundraising Campaign To Add I-94, Hank Aaron State Trail Signage for Milwaukee Soldiers Home
National Trust offers $5,000 matching grant for public donations through the end of 2013
Dec 18th, 2013 by Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
The Growing City
Updates on three new developments. Plus: a photographic tour of the Ward hall.
Oct 2nd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Soldiers Home Becomes National Historic Landmark
The National Park Service honors the Soldiers Home complex, whose classic buildings are the oldest in the nation still standing from Civil War days.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee VAMC Commences Repairs on Historic “Soldiers Home” Building
Today, the grand structure continues to dominate the landscape, but is in dire need of repair.
Sep 20th, 2012 by Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
