Historic Preservation Commission

Despite Objection, Milwaukee Approves Laser Scanning Requirement

Demolishing a historic building will now require an additional step.

Milwaukee To Install Malcolm X Marker At Site Of Former Home

Plaque will overlook I-43 on-ramp that replaced civil rights leader’s childhood home.

Harley-Davidson Prepares To Reactivate Its Corporate Headquarters

New CEO makes the case for why in-person work matters.

Milwaukee Could Require Laser Scanning Before Historic Building Demolition

Long simmering idea intended to aid research, restoration.

Mayor Sidesteps Another Controversial Historic Designation

Property owner objected to designating East Side properties.

Council Approves Historic District Over Owner’s Objections

Vote is unanimous. Former church also gets historic designation without opposition.

Accepting Nominations for the Cream of the Cream City Awards in May 2026

Property Owner Losing Historic Preservation Battle

Scott Lurie can't convince the city his East Side properties aren't historic.

Last Call For Historic Building Once Owned by Uihelin Family

Prominent architect designed 1889 Romanesque Revival building.

Former Department Store Being Converted To Apartments

Long underused upper floors would see new life.

City Selling Historic Brady Street Building

A grotesque will keep watch over any future owner, as will DCD.

Church Is Historic, Commission Rules, Though Developer Objects

Neighbors back designation for unique 1880s church. Will council approve?

Buyer Revealed For Potentially Historic Church

Plus: Who can apply to demolish your house?

Name, Operator Revealed For New Luxury Hotel

New life and amenities for old University Club. But what about the canopy?

Milwaukee Modernism Gains National Awards

But many of city's buildings from that era lack historic protection.

Mayor Declines to Sign Historic Preservation for Arena, Auditorium

Facing unanimous council vote, Johnson punts on the issue.

Are East Side Buildings Historic or Is That ‘Slander’?

'I'm the target' of 'slanderous' action, owner of buildings on Farwell and Brady charges.

High Rise Site Could Be Temporary Parking Lot

The 25-story 1550 project approved 2 years ago still faces financing hurdle.

What’s The Future For This 138-Year-Old Church?

Demo permit request triggers preservation nomination.

Council Committee Says Milwaukee Theater, Arena Are Historic

Decision could affect Wisconsin Center District, whose leader fiercely opposed it.

Historic Designations For Milwaukee Auditorium, Arena Is Strategic Move

Aiming to slow redevelopment? It's all about 'transparency' says Ald. Bob Bauman.

Alderman Robert Bauman statement regarding the Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendation to designate the Milwaukee Arena and Miller High Life Theater as Historic Sites

Designation will ensure full transparency and require public input regarding future development proposed for the sites

Northwestern Mutual Reveals Plans for Former University Club

New permit reveals insurance company's 'luxury' project.

Popular Drag Venue Could Return

Well-known bar and grill could open in Walker's Point, help revive faltering Milwaukee scene.

Compromise Sought on Bay View Historic District

Initial proposer shifts to opposition.

New Lighthouse Being Constructed in Milwaukee

Structure will guide the way to Milwaukee's "Yacht Bungalow."

See Salvation Army’s Plan To Save Black Architectural Landmark

Once planned for demolition, now redesigned with 'a walk of history.'

Historic Protection Proposed For West Side Apartment Building

Familiar actors involved on both sides of proposal.

Historic Church Will Be Sold

Irish Cultural and Heritage Center is closing.

Property Owners Divided Over West Side Historic District

James Dieter's proposal will either save the neighborhood or destroy it.

Milwaukee’s Largest Neon Sign Will Be Replaced

But not without objection from some preservation experts.

Best Place at the Pabst Honored With Prestigious Historic Preservation Grant

New Plan To Save Historic Mansion on 27th Street

Cafe India owner drops plans, only for new developer to enter picture.

Mitchell Street Project Will Be Reconfigured

Developer is reevaluating proposal to redevelop parking lots.

Highly-Visible Southside Church Plans New Parish Center

Mitchell Street building will see new life.

Large Pabst Apartment Complex Sold

Investor with local ties buys 118-unit complex at a premium over assessed value.

Neighbor Restarts Debate About Controversial Bay View Historic District

New district comes as new home being built on S. Superior St.

‘Cream of the Cream City’ Honors Creme de la Creme Preservation Projects

Preservation projects big and small recognized for their contribution to Milwaukee's built environment.

New Historic District Proposed For West Side

Protected area would include 31 properties, most of which are more than 100 years old.

What To Do About Historic Pabst Sign and Its Aging Neon?

Iconic sign could be replaced by LED letters, but will they be the same color?

Historic Protection Withdrawn For This Is It! Building

Why idea dropped for building with Wisconsin's oldest, recently closed gay bar.

Cream of the Cream City Awards put Historic Preservation front and center

Annual preservation honors event to be held May 29 at Best Place at the Pabst

Is ‘This Is It’ Building Worthy of Historic Designation?

One of nation's oldest gay bars closed in March. Nomination would save its facade.

Salvation Army Now Wants To Save Black Landmark It Planned To Raze

Preservation advocacy results in compromise to save 1970's complex.

New Triplex Planned For Brewers Hill

Development is a companion project to another already underway nearby.

Is This House Historic?

Commission staff says no, commissioners want to see an even larger historic district in Bay View.

Bronzeville Committee Weighs Pros, Cons of Preserving Black Landmark

Some members expressed opinions, but committee delays decision as deadline nears.

Design Contest Seeks to Save Historic Building

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance plans 'Brick by Brick' event for old Third Ward tavern.

Salvation Army Wants To Raze Black Landmark, Will City Allow It?

Salvation Army is contesting decision to protect Black-developed Central City Plaza.

Commission Looking To Honor Milwaukee’s Best Preservation Projects

Plus: DCD wants nominees for Mayor's Design Awards. See 2024 winners.

Buyer Found For Former Fire Station

Unlimited Phases real estate company will occupy vacant Capitol Drive firehouse.

Council Will Decide Fate of Buildings Designed by State’s First Black Architect

Salvation Army seeks to replace two Century City Plaza buildings from 1970s.

Nominations Now Open for Cream of the Cream City Awards

Salvation Army Seeks To Demolish Buildings By State’s First Black Architect

Much of former Central City Plaza complex north of Downtown could be replaced.

Once-Controversial Menomonee Valley Building Sold For Redevelopment

Breunig buys building, advancing housing conversion.

Proposed Downtown Hotel Loses A Floor

But what was cut is unusual.

Debate Over Future of Vacant Menomonee Valley Building Could Be Reaching The End

Kendall Breunig wants to redevelop a former tin ware factory into housing, but city has opposed him.

Hunger Task Force Opening New Southside Center

State's biggest anti-hunger organization has bought building, plans renovation.

Historic Protection Pushed For 5 West Side Buildings

Owner of 'Red Castle' seeks to protect area from Berrada, other developers.

What’s Next For Fire Damaged Recycling Center?

Equipment is totaled, but building could be salvaged.

City Could Claw Back Ownership of Fire-Damaged Historic House

For now, Historic Preservation Commission is poised to block demolition request.

Downtown Church Could Become High-End Housing

Chicago firm buys shuttered Methodist church on Juneau and Cass.

Developer, City, Nonprofit Fighting Over Menomonee Valley Project

DCD and BID prefer industrial, commercial use. Developer wants an apartment complex.

Demolition Permit Filed For Brady Street Hotel

Former shopping center to be leveled. But no definitive date for a construction start.

Commission Votes To Protect Schuster-Bloodgood House

Neighbor hopes to see westside home restored to its former glory. But opposition could be forthcoming.

Another New Historic District Proposed For Wisconsin Avenue

And another with possibly thorny issues with property owners.

Second Schuster Home Given Historic Protection

Schuster Mansion now joined by Schuster-Bloodgood House. But it might only be temporary.

Enerpac Move Downtown Includes Controversial, Large Riverfront Balcony

But preservation advocates have concerns about where the deck is being installed.

Downtown Tower Could Be Redeveloped With Historic Tax Credits

Can the Postmodern 100 East tower, built in 1989, qualify for historic designation?

Opponents of Wisconsin Avenue Historic District Win Fight

New alderwoman Sharlen Moore drops three homes from proposed district.

See CNN, Fox News Plans To Transform Buildings For RNC

Turner Hall and GATHER will become homes for CNN and Fox News.

Coggs Center Will Become Affordable Apartments

County partnering with Gorman to redevelop former department store on 12th and Vliet.

The Fitz Opens On Hackett Avenue, See Inside

Once opposed project is 30% leased before move-in begins.

Former Schuster’s Department Store Nominated For Historic Designation

Now known as the Coggs Center, Milwaukee County has eyed demolishing building.

Brady Street Could Get New Coffee Shop

A plan for Good Vibes Coffee House at 1027 E. Brady St. presented to Historic Preservation Commission.

Historic Cemetery Gatehouse Will Be Saved

At least for now. Repairs for Calvary Cemetery gatehouse will stabilize structure.

Northwestern Mutual Considers Options For University Club

Including events, a restaurant and hotel. Plan commission okays zoning change.

Historic Preservation Commission Wins 2024 Historic Preservation Excellence Award

Council President Jose Perez Reelected

Pérez wins by 10-5 vote over Milele Coggs to lead city's legislative body.

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

City’s New Historic District On Hold

But Common Council approved historic protection for Berrada building.

Over Objections and a Death Wish, Committee Endorses New Historic District

Full council will render its decision on April 9.

New Restaurant Would Save Historic Wildenberg Hotel

Cafe India owner plans major development on S. 27th St.

Heated Historic Commission Meeting Yields Profanity, New Historic District

But not before one property owner verbally abuses the 'arrogant' commission.

A Four-Way Preservation Fight Over Wisconsin Avenue

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Developers Donate Third Ward Building To Preservation Alliance

Preservation battle ends with preservation advocates receiving 1884 tavern building.

A Fight Over Historic Protection for Wisconsin Ave. Building

Push to protect Millerand Apartments, owned by city's largest landlord Youssef Berrada.

Cream of the Cream City Awards Program Returns

Nominations now being accepted for historic preservation efforts

Bucks Player Sells Brady Street Building

From 'three-and-D' to Sip & Purr.

Mitchell Street Building Saved, New Development Planned For Parking Lots

Developer's new plan would still bring more affordable housing to Mitchell Street.

New Couple Attempting To Build House On Tricky Historic Site

But commission indicates it will eventually approve design.