Built as a church and remodeled for use as Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center, the building was proposed for redevelopment as a hotel. But the project was ultimately canceled. Sold to an affiliate of Saxony Capital in 2021 for $2.6 million for conversion to apartments.
Formerly known as Wisconsin Consistory Building and until 1912 the Plymouth Congregational Church. Update in 1936 completed by Herbert Tullgren.
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New Home Found for Masonic Center Windows
George Washington won't be watching over anyone's bedroom, at least not in downtown Milwaukee.
Nov 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan For Masonic Apartments Advances
22-unit complex with rooftop apartments gets historic commission approval.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Masonic Apartments Move Forward, But…
Historic Commission wants stained glass windows reused. That's a problem.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Masonic Center Would Become Up To 25 Apartments
New filings reveal more of Ascendant's new plan for the 132-year-old building.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Masonic Center Could House Apartments
Once slated to be a hotel with a new tower, historic downtown building would now become housing.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Building Stripped To Its Core
Adams Hotel will initially include 11 rooms in 100-year-old building.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Schlitz Park, River House Sold to Out-of-State Investors
Plus: Masonic Hotel construction planned for 2019.
Dec 23rd, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
City Gives Masonic Center Historic Status
Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center gets designation, despite masons' opposition.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Ascendant Buys Masonic Temple for Hotel
Controversial hotel project on Van Buren St. takes big step.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Masonic Hotel Inches Forward
Approval depends on 20 well-hidden stained glass windows.
May 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Masonic Hotel Gets Key Approval
Historic Preservation Commission clears downtown hotel tower to move forward
Feb 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
More Views of Masonic Hotel
See the rooftop beer garden and how the new tower connects to the building.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Masonic Hotel Moves Forward
14-story tower would be built atop historic three-story building. Will it be opposed?
Jan 18th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneBuilding data on this page, including assessment information, was last updated on April 5, 2024
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