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New Investment Group Hopes To Reopen Downtown Bar
Familiar buyer found for sports bar.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Plans 60 Traffic Safety Projects for 2026
Where will projects occur and what will be the impact?
Apr 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Brady Street Cafe Closing
Sweet Joy announces exit from Lower East Side space.
Mar 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in February
Including two Pakistani restaurants, a coffee shop and all-you-can-eat sushi spot.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
WurstBar on Brady Gets New Name
German-themed bar to reopen Saturday with new menu and name.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Empanada Vendor Opens at Public Market
Brady Street's La Masa has expanded with a new vendor stand at the market.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor Sidesteps Another Controversial Historic Designation
Property owner objected to designating East Side properties.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Historic District Over Owner’s Objections
Vote is unanimous. Former church also gets historic designation without opposition.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in January
New arrivals include a vinyl lounge, Lao restaurant and city's first rotary sushi spot.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Property Owner Losing Historic Preservation Battle
Scott Lurie can't convince the city his East Side properties aren't historic.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Architecture Firm Moving to Milwaukee
Influential firm TKWA will relocate from Cedarburg.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Suspends Northwest Side Bar
Committee divided over shooting near bar; New Entertainers must close for 15 days.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Selling Historic Brady Street Building
A grotesque will keep watch over any future owner, as will DCD.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
117 New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in Milwaukee in 2025
The variety, passion and fun on display make the city more exciting.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Are East Side Buildings Historic or Is That ‘Slander’?
'I'm the target' of 'slanderous' action, owner of buildings on Farwell and Brady charges.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Casablanca Is a Milwaukee Success
Founded 37 years ago, serving Middle Eastern fare that's tasty and reasonably-priced.
Nov 30th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Brady Street Will Test Traffic Calming Measures
Two-phase project by city aims to slow cars, improve safety.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Saint Bibiana Has Great Burgers
Brady Street bar and restaurant has tasty food and unique atmosphere.
Nov 9th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
New Tenant Coming to Former Balzac
Popular chicken wing restaurant, Legend Larry's, slated to fill the former wine bar.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Weekend Packed With Opportunities To Show Off Your Costume
Boo at the Zoo, MAM After Dark and more.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Overnight Fire Closes Glorioso’s
Store could remain closed for up to two weeks after second-floor blaze.
Oct 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
River Challenge Glides Through Milwaukee
Plus: Oktoberfest, Beet Street Festival and more.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Michael Holloway
La Masa Opening New Location
The Brady Street fixture plans second restaurant at the Public Market.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence
Mobile booking facility, drones and more.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Want To Shutter Downtown Nightclub
Investigations link 25% of recent downtown violence to just one club.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
From BrewFest To Bicycles, It’s A Busy Weekend
And don't forget to check out German Fest and a chamber music festival.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Tour of America’s Dairyland Rolls Into Milwaukee
Plus: World Naked Bike Ride scheduled for Saturday.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Summer Soulstice Headlines Busy Summer Weekend
East Side music festival always draws a crowd, but don't forget Polish Fest and Greek Fest.
Jun 12th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Sip & Purr Is Unique Cafe and Bar
Have your drink and watch the cats. Its international cat rescue program now chronicled in new movie.
May 1st, 2025 by Michael Horne
‘The Dells’ Is A Canny, Very Wisconsin Docu-Film
And 'Cycle' is a hard look at 2019 police killing of Black youth in Racine.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Brady Street Sandwich Shop For Sale
"Expand as a franchisor—without the burden of franchise fees," by buying Megawich.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Film Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup
Milwaukee's East Side will become a haven for film lovers starting April 24.
Apr 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
City Still Pausing New Liquor Licenses in Vacant Aldermanic District
On hold until April 1. Pending licenses range from dive bars to upscale restaurant.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Artist Pamela Scesniak Has Died
She was a longtime member of women's polka band The Squeezettes.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Michael Horne
Anime Convention Will Draw 20,000 To Baird Center
Plus: Watch out for Shamrock Shufflers.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Owner Shares Plans For New 3rd Street Market Hall Restaurant
From Cermak to Creta, Edgar Aispuro is bringing Mediterranean cuisine to the downtown food hall.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in January
A new sports lounge, BBQ joint, Burmese restaurant and others opened in town.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff
Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Pub Planned For Former Balzac Space
Suburban North 48° to bring craft beer and pizza to former wine bar.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Demolition Underway For Brady Street Hotel
But it's unclear if and when actual hotel construction will start.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Popular Sweet Shop For Brady Street
Plus: Panera comes to East Side, Lakefront Brewery workers want a union, and three bars offer holiday pop-ups.
Nov 24th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Present Music Blends Many Cultures
Sunday's annual Thanksgiving concert brings a world of music to Milwaukee.
Nov 21st, 2024 by Michael Barndt
Beets, Tattoos, Oktoberfest and a Pet Parade
A weekend of fun for people of all interests.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Michael Holloway
Starbucks Plans Return to Brady Street
New location on Brady Street would be the 20th for Milwaukee.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Demolition Permit Filed For Brady Street Hotel
Former shopping center to be leveled. But no definitive date for a construction start.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
A Lovely Walk Along the Milwaukee River
Our last installment of Milwaukee Walks, from a newly published book with 35 walks exploring the city.
Aug 17th, 2024 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Glorioso Family Reflects on 78 Years of Business
New owners are soon to take over the iconic Italian market.
Aug 9th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Delta-9 Cafe Hosting Grand Opening on Brady Street
The High Crowd will open its doors to customers on Friday, Aug. 9.
Aug 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Bars and Restaurants See Dramatically Mixed Results For RNC Traffic
Many downtown entrepreneurs say the week has fallen short of city's promises.
Jul 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Brady Street Festival Headlines Weekend of Post-Political Fun
Plus: Armenian Fest, Music on the Beerline, Black Cat Alley music series and more.
Jul 18th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
Listening Lounge and Cafe Coming to Brady Street
Vinyl listening lounge The Deep Groove plans to open in former Brady Street Futons space.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
10 New Bars and Restaurants Opened in June
List includes hot chicken restaurant, sushi counter and 'Wisconsin's first' listening lounge.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
New Cafe and Bakery to Serve Delta-9 Infused Items on Brady Street
The High Crowd is expected to open in July with a menu of bakery, beverages and more.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Summer Soulstice Will Bring Music, Fun To East Side
Plus: Lakefront Festival of Art, PolishFest, Granville Blues Fest and much more.
Jun 13th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
Fish and Chicken Restaurant Planned For 27th Street
New fast food spot would replace MooSa's.
Jun 13th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
City Suspends Brady Street Qdoba
Fast-casual restaurant suspended for 10 days; customer reported finding a razor blade inside burrito.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
2024 Guide to Farmers Markets in Milwaukee
All located in the city, offering fresh foods, entertainment and community this summer.
Jun 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Brady Street Could Get New Coffee Shop
A plan for Good Vibes Coffee House at 1027 E. Brady St. presented to Historic Preservation Commission.
May 14th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
A New Downtown Bar and Restaurant
Copper on King opened in early May, replacing longtime sports bar Buck Bradley's.
May 14th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Water Street Bar Owners Buy Into The Nomad
Restructured ownership group will assume operations of the Brady Street bar.
May 2nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
LP Releases New Menu of Thai, Laotian Dishes
The downtown tavern has partnered with Sticky Rice to revamp its food offerings.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Space Time Coffee to Open Cafe at New Sip & Purr Location
Partnership of cat cafe and coffee business will bring kitties and caffeine to Brady Street.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Sticky Rice Boasts Authentic Thai and Laotian Food
Brady Street restaurant offers tasty fare in a cheerful interior.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in January
11 establishments opened in Milwaukee last month, including a cocktail bar, Puerto Rican restaurant and a new food hall vendor.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Emperor of China Reopens For Dine-In
Also coming are a jazz-themed cafe, Mexican restaurant, corned beef diner and two Middle Eastern places.
Jan 14th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
New Restaurant Replaces Mac Shack
Shawarma Palace recently opened on Brady Street, serving quick and comforting lunch, dinner and late-night meals.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
City Names Vendor For New Downtown Park
Nomad Coffee Bar will operate a 2,900-square-foot cafe at Vel R. Phillips Plaza.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
42 Choices for Special New Year’s Dining
From pizza to lobster to duck rillettes, so many different dining and drink options.
Dec 28th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Bucks Player Sells Brady Street Building
From 'three-and-D' to Sip & Purr.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Brady Street’s Balzac Will Close
The final service for wine bar and small plates restaurant will be on Nov. 22.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction
Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Sip & Purr Moving to Brady Street
The cat cafe plans to relocate from Ivanhoe Pl. in 2024.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
19 Milwaukee Events to Haunt Your Halloween
From ghouls night out to a date with your boo, here's where to find the best Halloween festivities.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Bay View’s C-viche Closing
Seafood restaurant's final day will be Oct. 22. Shorewood location will continue.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Wasserman Has Challenger For Board Seat
Alexander Kostal, a state public defender, is running for District 3.
Oct 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wolski’s Turns 115
The iconic Milwaukee tavern will celebrate with a block party on Oct. 15.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Tattoos, Beets and a Pet Parade?
The Brewers are done, but the weekend still promises lots of fun.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
Lakefront Brewery’s New Riverwalk Patio
Lovely new covered patio offers great views of the river, city and Holton Street Viaduct.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Michael Horne
Megawich Goes Big on Brady Street
New restaurant offers mega-sized burgers and two-foot-long subs.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Glorioso’s Opens Summertime Bar
More fun for Brady Street. Plus: 4 new restaurants open, Halal week returns and Potawatomi's new dining options.
Jul 2nd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Water Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward
Wider sidewalks, fewer traffic lanes contemplated.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions
If federal grants received, system could reach Fiserv Forum, East Side, Bronzeville and Walker's Point.
Jun 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Four Options To Transform Brady Street
Business improvement district releases study, seeks feedback. The goal: 'to create one of the world's great streets.'
Jun 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue
Northside main street will receive "Complete Streets" treatment.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Brady Street Festival Adds Indoors Stages
And dog yoga! One of Milwaukee's largest street festivals returns July 29.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Summer Soulstice Will Rock The East Side
Plus: Lakefront Festival of Art and the Brady Street Art Walk.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
New Bar and Restaurant to Replace Buck Bradley’s
Copper, created by the owners of Pete's Pub, is expected to open by September.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Nomad Burger Shack Returns to Brady Street
Seasonal snack stand reopens Thursday with grilled sandwiches and other snacks.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
New Pizza Shop For Brady Street
Multi-faceted restaurant would offer daytime gathering and study space plus late-night eats.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Officials, Neighbors Debate Brady Street’s Future
Close the street to cars? Remove parking? All options on the table.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Food Truck Restrictions Approved
Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
The Brady Beach Is Back
All sun, no sand at street-spanning patio, returning this weekend for its fourth season.
May 25th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Summerfest Unveils New Food Offerings
Dozens of new festival eats for this year's festival, plus two new bar areas and 55th anniversary swag.
May 25th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Johnny’s Hot Sauce Popping Up at 1840 Brewing
Plus: Funky Fresh goes wholesale, Third Space adds food, Juneau Park adds beer garden.
May 14th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
11-Story East Side Hotel Approved
Council unanimously endorses new hotel for Brady Street.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Brady Street Hotel Design Approved
The 11-story building would be only hotel between Downtown and Glendale.
Apr 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MooSa’s Closes on Near West Side
New fast food restaurant is slated to replace the business, as owners prepare to reopen lakefront stand in May.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Sophie BolichNeighborhood Buildings
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1006 E. Brady St.
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1011 E. Brady St.
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1014 E. Brady St.
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1017-1019 E. Brady St.
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1030 E. Brady St.
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1036 E. Pearson St.
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1200-1204 E. Brady St.
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1208-1212 E. Brady St.
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1214-1216 E. Brady St.
Two-and-a-half story commercial building on E. Brady St.
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1228-1232 E. Brady St.
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1229-1233 E. Brady St.
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1234-1238 E. Brady St.
Mixed-use building on Brady Street in Milwaukee's Lower East Side neighborhood.
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1235-1237 E. Brady St.
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1239 E. Brady St.
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1240 E. Brady St.
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1309-1311 E. Brady St.
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1323 E. Brady St.
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1329 E. Brady St.
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1348 E. Brady St
Two-story building that is currently under construction. Formerly an empty lot.
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1414-1438 E. Brady St.
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1516 E. Brady St.
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1654 N. Astor St.
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1661 N. Astor St.
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1662 N. Cass St.
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1663 N. Astor St.
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1665 N. Astor St.
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1668 N. Cass St.
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1668 N. Marshall St.
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1674-1676 N. Cass St.
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1678 N. Marshall St.
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1679-1681 N. Cass St.
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1681 N. Astor St.
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1686 N. Marshall St.
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1689 N. Astor St.
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1689 N. Cass St.
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1690 N. Marshall St.
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1691 N. Marshall St.
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1692 N. Humboldt Ave.
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1693 N. Astor St.
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1693 N. Franklin Pl.
Engine house was decommissioned in December 2017.
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1693-1695 N. Cass St.
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1693-1695 N. Humboldt Ave.
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1699 N. Astor St.
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1701 N. Marshall St.
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1701-1715 N. Arlington Pl.
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1706 N. Cass St.
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1708 N. Marshall St.
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1709 N. Marshall St.
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1712 N. Marshall St.
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1714 N. Cass St.
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1714 N. Marshall St.
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1720 N. Arlington Pl.
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1723 N. Cass St.
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1723-1725 N. Humboldt Ave.
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615 E. Brady St.
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712-714 E. Brady St.
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800 E. Brady St.
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800 E. Pearson St.
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804 E. Brady St.
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807-811 E. Brady St.
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808 E. Brady St.
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812-814 E. Brady St.
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816 E. Brady St.
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818-820 E. Brady St.
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822-824 E. Brady St.
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906 E. Brady St.
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914 E. Brady St.
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928-932 E. Brady St.
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Hamilton Stables
Building converted into seven workspaces in 2014 by Mike Olson and Dave Olson.
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Passeggio
Multi-building development by Julilly Kohler.
