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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Share Your Vision for The Future of Soldiers Home
February 12th deadline to offer feedback.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Invited to Help Find Ways to Continue Restoration of Milwaukee’s Soldiers Home
MPA launches effort to save the Chapel, Ward Memorial Theater and Governor’s Mansion with public survey and advocacy campaign
Feb 9th, 2021 by Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
Study Underway To Save More of Soldiers Home
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance wins grant to study viability of saving three more buildings.
Dec 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the Soldiers Home Redevelopment
When finished it will provide housing for 101 homeless veterans.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
A Memorial Day Surprise at Soldiers Home
Tower at Old Main contains 96-year-old etching from World War I veteran.
May 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Life for Old Main
$44 million project will convert vacant Civil War complex to veterans' housing.
May 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MPA Launches Online Learning Resource for Milwaukee Soldiers Home
Teachers, parents, students encouraged to learn about Milwaukee’s historic and future role in providing care to our nation’s heroes
May 14th, 2020 by Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
City Invests in 207 Affordable Homes
Housing Trust Fund will provide $900,000 in capital. Can this program be grown?
Dec 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
$44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched
Huge group of politicians, dignitaries, salute project to redevelop Civil War-era VA complex.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
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
