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Masonic Hotel Gets Key Approval
Historic Preservation Commission clears downtown hotel tower to move forward
Feb 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Artistry in Walker’s Point
38 new apartments and commercial space in three buildings, a former artists' haven.
Feb 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Problem Of Architecture Review Boards
All the rules for developers kill bad buildings. But do they also kill the great ones?
Feb 1st, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
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 Jannene
Witkowiak Plans Major Expansion on Mitchell Street
Funeral home will add banquet hall, open-air plaza and floral shop.
Dec 14th, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Nomad World Pub’s Expansion Approved
East Side soccer bar will get one heck of a beer garden under a major expansion plan.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
A Brady Street Two-Fer
Two projects are rising from the ground, but will they upset the street's character?
Dec 9th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Donor Pledges $1 Million for Lake Park Bridge
But anonymous East Side philanthropist demands closing Ravine Road to vehicle traffic.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Brady Street’s New Qdoba
Chain restaurant will open in new building that fits the eclectic street.
Sep 30th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
County Faces Issues When Replacing Bridges
Past decisions on bridges created "adverse impacts."
Aug 22nd, 2016 by Virginia Small
Lake Park Bridge Faces Thorny Issues
Citizens narrow options, but funding issue still makes any solution tough to accomplish.
Jul 29th, 2016 by Virginia Small
A New Tower for Prospect Ave
Will the council allow a 27 floor apartment tower on Prospect Ave?
Jul 18th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Lake Park Bridge Be Saved?
New report suggests restoration is feasible. Public information will discuss six alternatives.
Jul 13th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Kick-Off for Brady St. Apartment Complex
Gold sledgehammers celebrate groundbreaking for new 22-unit building.
Jun 30th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Nick’s House to Meet Wrecking Ball
East Side tavern's building from 1880s has unique structure, virgin wood. Why destroy it?
May 19th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Masonic Lodge Could Become Hotel
Plan would build addition atop historic building, but will preservation advocates block it?
May 10th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Town’s Most Ship-Shape Home
The "Boat House" on Cambridge, built in 1920s, is internationally known.
Apr 21st, 2016 by Michael Horne
26-Story Tower for Prospect Avenue
Here are all the details on proposed $55 million project: renderings, floor plans, diagrams.
Feb 11th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Aladdin Brings Cafe to City Hall
The Middle Eastern-restaurant is also located at Public Market and Amtrak station.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Michael Horne
A Historic House Almost Destroyed
1880 home on Cambridge saved by historic preservation law that could be overthrown.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Did Karl Kopp Let Historic Building Rot?
Unique 1871 building on river was “irreplaceable.” Bauman blames Kopp for its destruction.
Dec 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
A Punk Rock Ramen Restaurant?
Tochi reopens with attitude. And Karl Kopp’s venture falls apart.
Nov 18th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Dahlberg Leaves City for Cincinnati Job
Did city's longtime building inspector lack the legal qualifications for the job here?
Sep 30th, 2015 by Michael Horne
New Vegan, Mexican, Asian Places Opening
Three parts of the city get new restaurants. And two popular bars are closing.
Sep 30th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
David Barnett Gallery
The gallery is housed in a historic 1875 Edward Townsend Mix mansion
Sep 16th, 2015 by Michael Horne
City Officials Act to Save Cambridge Ave. Home
Ald. Kovac sought temporary historic designation, contends too many period homes have been razed for apartment buildings.
Jul 8th, 2015 by Amanda Mickevicius
Finally, a Beer Garden Disguised As a Polish Flat
The Nomad’s "Faux Flat" design is approved, but noise is a concern for neighbors
Jun 11th, 2015 by Amanda Mickevicius
Bublr Bikes Coming to Bradford Beach
One of 30 new locations will adjoin the popular beach.
Jun 9th, 2015 by Hayley Keith
The House That Song Lyrics Bought
The $1.6 million, Eschweiler-designed mansion is owned by Keith Mardek, owner of Hal Leonard Publishing, the world's leading sheet music publisher.
Jun 3rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
A Battle Over Historic Designation
Developer Robert Joseph wants to demolish 1880s tavern but Ald. Bauman and Third Ward board vote for historic designation, which provides protection for now.
May 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Who Will Replace Paul Jakubovich?
Ald. Bauman is pushing for prompt action to replace the longtime historic preservation head, who died last month.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Legacy of Paul Jakubovich
The City’s Historic Preservation Officer had an unmatched knowledge of and commitment to the preservation of historic buildings.
Dec 31st, 2014 by Michael Horne
Market Square, Late 1860s
The intersection of Water and Mason streets was once Market Square, the civic and commercial heart of the city.
Nov 19th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Massive New Project Announced for The Brewery
250,000 Square Foot Multi-Purpose Educational Facility Planned
Oct 22nd, 2014 by Press Release
New Apartment Building Approved at Pabst
Florida developer willing to undertake a project that no local developers will. The result will be 118 market-rate apartments, with no city financing.
Oct 8th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council approves historic designation, rezoning for McKinley School property
News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman
Sep 24th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
New Apartment Building Coming to the Third Ward
Two developers partner up for a new building that is going to have a very odd shape.
Sep 23rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Creating Affordable Housing on The North Side
Developers with Utopia 136 are transforming homes in Harambee neighborhood.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Patrick Leary
Historic Preservation Commission looking for public input on plaquing program
The Historic Preservation Commission will be discussing the new plaquing program for historic locations throughout Milwaukee at its next meeting
Jul 2nd, 2014 by Milwaukee Common Council
The Hotel That Isn’t There
The downtown Marriott made so many compromises in design there's barely any left.
Jun 16th, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
Paul Jakubovich’s 1927 English Tudor
The city's preservation planner calls the shots on changes to historic buildings and districts -- as well as in his own home.
May 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Randy Bryant & Cecelia Gore’s Elegant Mansion
Built for a sea-farer, with a splendid harbor view and four fireplaces, it commands a spot on Lafayette Place.
Feb 17th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Remembering Donna Schlieman, Historic Preservationist
A longtime leader with Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, who helped defeat the Pabst City proposal, died on Friday.
Dec 23rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Goodbye to Historic Milwaukee
Opgenorth leaves HMI for job with Mandel, but still hopes to help build support for historic buildings.
Sep 18th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
Inside the Downtown Marriott
Urban Milwaukee was allowed a sneak peek inside the new hotel opening tomorrow and our photos tell the story.
Jun 25th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Historic Preservation Honored Wednesday at Cream of Cream City Awards Ceremony
Annual preservation honors event to be held at Best Place at the Pabst
May 10th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Historic Milwaukee Presents Preserving an Architectural Legacy
A panel discussion about the past, present, and future of Shorewood and its architecture
Apr 22nd, 2013 by Historic Milwaukee Inc
Historic Preservation, Clerk’s Office team up to document condemned convent
Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Commission is teaming up with the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Public Information Division of the City Clerk’s Office to collect photos of the building and document its history on an interactive website.
Jan 18th, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council
Surprise Compromise on Preservation Law
Opposing sides agree on preservation ordinance changes. But is consensus possible on a combined arena and transit tax?
Dec 19th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Common Council approves long-awaited Historic Preservation revisions
The Milwaukee Common Council Tuesday morning signed off on revisions to the city’s Historic Preservation Ordinance aimed at clarifying and streamlining the process for obtaining permission to do work on historic sites, as well as updating other procedures.
Dec 18th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
A Redesign for Hi Hat Garage
A cooler Garage, more delay on Two Parks proposal, and progress on East Library redevelopment.
Dec 13th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Major Revisions proposed for City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance
Major Revisions proposed for City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance
Dec 11th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
“It is Pizza Man”
Landmark restaurant is one step closer to re-opening, with a design that borrows from Cafe Benelux.
Nov 19th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Pizza Man Coming to Downer Ave
All signs point to an East Side reemergence for the famed pizza place.
Nov 15th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Brewery Building Is a Go
The five-story Professional Center building got final approval for construction at the old Pabst Brewery.
Aug 14th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
New Building On Tap For Brewery
Gorman & Company's third building at the former Pabst Brewery will target law firms as tenants.
Aug 2nd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Recommends Historic Designation for Sydney Hih Building, Fuse Still Lit
The Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval of interim historic designation for the Sydney Hih building, though the future of the building remains very much in doubt.
Jun 7th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The Slow Demise of Sydney Hih
Sydney Hih could be saved, a witch hunt on North Ave, UWM has a baseball team (?), and Alderman Jose Perez wins a game for the Brewers.
Jun 6th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Has the Clock Run Out for the Sydney Hih?
The historic Sydney Hih building, which city officials had intended to tear down, may have been saved for another day, due to a legalistic maneuver by alderman and attorney Bob Baumann at a Tuesday meeting of the Common Council’s Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee.
May 15th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Are Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Laws Too Strong or Too Weak? Yes
Are Milwaukee's historic preservation laws too strong or too weak? Should the entire ordinance be re-written, or is just a revision in order? Alderman Witkowski's proposed overhaul to Milwaukee's historic preservation ordinance sparked these very questions.
Apr 3rd, 2012 by Dave Reid
Historic Preservation, Miller Park Sales Tax, The War on Bob Donovan, and More
Welcome to the sixth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week I take an initial look at Alderman Witkowski's attempt to redefine Milwaukee's historic preservation ordinance, the Miller Park sales tax's sunset, the ugly turn Juarez versus Donovan has taken, and more.
Mar 28th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Marriott Approved. Greenwich Park Apartments Approved
Two controversial development projects received key approvals at the January 19th, 2011 meeting of the Common Council.
Jan 20th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Marriott Hotel Project Wins Appeal on 3-2 Vote at Zoning Committee
At yesterday's meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Jackson Street Management LLC won an appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission's ruling regarding their request to demolish five buildings within the East Side Commercial Historic District to make way for a new Marriott Hotel.
Jan 14th, 2011 by Dave Reid
A Possible Solution for the Marriott Proposal?
Last night the Historic Preservation Commission voted to allow Wave Development, LLC to demolish the historic structures located along Milwaukee St. and Wisconsin Ave. to build a new Marriott Hotel. Under the condition that the project would save and restore the buildings' facades as part of the new development.
Dec 14th, 2010 by Dave Reid
A Room With A View for the New Preservationists
No one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The Marriott Hotel proposed for downtown Milwaukee has received a lot of attention lately. It parlays questions going far beyond the buildings themselves.
Dec 13th, 2010 by Anna-Marie Opgenorth
Historic Preservation Commission sets December 13th Public Hearing for the Marriott Proposal
A large crowd turned out, at a commission meeting to speak about a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish buildings located at 319-327 East Wisconsin Ave., and 625-631 North Milwaukee St.
Nov 16th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Marriott Proposal to Go Before Historic Preservation Commission on Monday (Renderings)
Wave Development, LLC is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the buildings located at 319-327 East Wisconsin Ave., and 625-631 North Milwaukee St. to construct a Marriott Hotel. This request will be taken up at the November 15th, 2010 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Nov 12th, 2010 by Dave Reid
$100 Million Worth of Development Approved by the Common Council
The $11 million Hide House project was the most hotly debated development project at the July 28th meeting of the Common Council, though the most significant action in terms of dollars was the approval of the Rivianna.
Jul 29th, 2009 by Dave Reid
The Abuse of Historic Preservation
Saving and restoring historic buildings is vital to any city.
Jul 9th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Small Changes Coming to Preservation Ordinance
One item of interest was a proposed change to how appeals of Historic Preservation Commission actions were to be handled. Alderman Bob Bauman explained that most issues related to actions by the Historic Preservation Commission are handled by the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee or the Common Council. It was pointed out that during a typical situation the Historic Preservation Commission may deny a demolition permit and then the property owner could appeal to the Common Council whereas in the case of the Transera project the Administrative Review Board stepped in due to what Alderman Bauman characterized as a “a glitch in the HPC ordinance”. Alderman Terry Witkowski supported the measure and added “I’ve been on that board for five years and this is the first time anything from historic preservation came that way,” indicating that this change wouldn’t burden the Common Council with numerous appeals. In response to this legal quirk, Alderman Bauman considered passing legislation to dissolve the board but instead brought forward an amendment to the ordinance. The amendment directed future appeals to the Common Council and restricted who may appeal a decision by the Historic Preservation Commission. This ordinance change was approved and will now go before the full Common Council.
Feb 3rd, 2009 by Dave Reid
Commission Approves Color Change for Downer Garage
The high profile Sydney Hih building and Downer Avenue redevelopment project were the main items on the agenda for this commission meeting. The initial item regarded the proposed interim historic designation for the Sydney Hih building. The developer requested it to be held over and as it had been previously presented the developer had no immediate intention to demolish the building. Although SandraMcSweeney questioned how many times it could be held over and whether or not there was a limit, it was held again.
Oct 14th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Combined Committee Approves 26-story Tower
This meeting was the much anticipated combined City Plan Commission ("CPC") and Historic Preservation Commission ("HPC") meeting regarding New Land Enterprises' development proposal for the Goll Mansion site.
Sep 16th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Goll Mansion Project Prepares to Go Before the City for Approval
This project by New Land Enterprises proposes the construction of a 27-story 35-unit condominium development that would activate the Goll Mansion by utilizing it as the development's lobby. Controversy flared up at a recent neighborhood meeting over concerns from residents of 1522 On The Lake that some of their view would be blocked and from historic preservation groups that raised concerns about insuring the preservation of the historic Goll Mansion.
Sep 7th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Whitney Gould Day (May 29th, 2008)
Mayor Tom Barrett today utilized his power of mayoral proclamation to declare it Whitney M. Gould Day in honor of the long-time Milwaukee Journal Sentinel urban landscape and architecture columnist who recently accepted a buy-out from Journal Communications and now serves as a Commissioner on the Historic Preservation Committee.
May 29th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
