The Historic Third Ward is a neighborhood located immediately south of downtown Milwaukee.
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Third Ward Cafe Damaged in Overnight Crash
A driver smashed through Grace Coffee Company Friday, forcing the cafe to close indefinitely.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Sophie BolichMilwaukee Will Fund Riverwalk That Won’t Be Public
At least not for several years.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneProposed Deer District, Third Ward Hotels Change Brands
Developer pledges summer construction start on first project.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneLong-Vacant Third Ward Building Will Become ‘Ghost Lab’
Art project will highlight history of long-time LGBTQ bar.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneA Redesign for Catalano Square
Can $1.5 million plan reshape Third Ward’s busiest park yet keep its green heart intact?
Mar 11th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneFormer Third Ward Warehouse Could Become Bathhouse, Restaurant
Chicago developer plans to replicate successful Windy City concept in Cream City.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneThe Legacy of Terry Coffman
Coffman, 80, led MIAD for 20 years, helped revitalize Third Ward.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Michael HorneSushi Restaurant Offers Grand Opening Deal
Plus: Why the health department closed three downtown restaurants.
Mar 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich‘Rainbow Park’ Reopens For Season on Saturday
Families can return to the colorful lakefront play area this Saturday, but one key amenity will stay closed for now.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneNew 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 BolichSee Inside Landmark Credit Union Live Concert Venue
$70 million, 4,500-capacity, downtown venue hosts first event Wednesday evening.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneNew Mediterranean Restaurant Opens Downtown
Aya promises to offer unique small plates served with showmanship.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Sophie BolichMy Yo My Closed, Space for Sale
Opened during fro-yo boom, dessert shop operated over a decade before Jan. 31 closure.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Sophie BolichNational Retailer Closing Third Ward Store
Upscale chain RH is leaving Wisconsin for a second time.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneConvention Hotel, Theater Demolition Plan Gets Cold Reception
Skepticism about viability, quality of report.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneNew Developer Applies To Redevelop Walker’s Point Buildings
Revived proposal would give new life to Cream City brick buildings.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneEast Side Poké Restaurant Closing
FreshFin announces second Milwaukee restaurant closure, reveals last day of service.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Sophie BolichNew Restaurant Proposed For Bavette Space
Experienced restaurateurs plan new concept in popular Third Ward space.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Sophie BolichNearly All County Supervisors Running Unopposed
15 of 17 incumbents have no opponent in spring election.
Jan 11th, 2026 by Graham KilmerFred Astaire Moving Its Studio
Dance studio waltzing over to former Danceworks space on Water St.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneMuch Publicized French Bistro Delays Opening
And a full rundown of the week's restaurant and bar news.
Jan 4th, 2026 by Sophie BolichThird Ward Restaurant Sets Closing Date
Bavette La Boucherie to host final service in mid-January.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich117 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 BolichNew French Bistro Named One of Nine ‘Must-Visit’ Restaurants in U.S.
Third Ward restaurant Cassis will make its debut on Jan. 5.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Sophie BolichNobody Will Miss I-794
Turning one mile of freeway in Downtown into a boulevard will have huge benefits.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Trent WiesnerMilwaukee Extending Hours For Downtown Parking Meters
It could also add more areas with variable pricing.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneUnfinished Legacy Founder Plans East Side Cafe
Blue Hour Cafe aims for 2026 opening.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Sophie BolichStreetcar Service Suspended Following Truck Crash
A truck struck overhead wire system that powers system.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneNaming Rights Partner Announced For Deer District Concert Venue
Area financial institution puts its name on once-controversial venue.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMenswear Retailer Plans Third Ward Store
National retailer will fill space last occupied by Nicole's.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneJoin Our Broken Bat Brewing Beer Bash
Join the Urban Milwaukee staff for great beer and gab.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Urban MilwaukeeJoin Our Broken Bat Brewing Beer Bash
Join the Urban Milwaukee staff for great beer and gab.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Urban MilwaukeeThird Ward Hotel Wins Design Review Board Approval
But historic preservation decision still needed on first floor windows.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneDowntown Bridge Closures to Watch Out For
Two bridges connecting Downtown to surrounding neighborhoods will be closed for up to two months.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Graham KilmerRemember Condos? New Downtown Proposal Calls For Them
Could be first such housing project in more than a decade.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneDowntown Dog Park Opens
23,000-square-foot park is first of its kind, part of larger riverwalk redevelopment.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Graham KilmerLegendary Dive Bar Owner Dies
Art Guenther ran his namesake tavern for 45 years.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene41Fork Hospitality Starting ‘New Chapter’
Company shifting away from restaurant ownership to event-driven services.
Aug 5th, 2025 by Sophie BolichNew Third Ward Sculpture Invites You To Look Down Broadway
'Larger-than-life' glasses honor late Third Ward resident.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneFormer Promises Building For Sale
Historic Walker's Point tavern priced at $895,000.
Jul 25th, 2025 by Sophie BolichDowntown Dog Park Announces Opening Date
'Yappy Hour' will launch dog park, which will then be open daily.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneHighly Anticipated French Bistro Hosting Pop-Up
Plus: A new southside grocery, wine shop debuts bar and big changes at Bavette.
Jul 20th, 2025 by Sophie BolichBastille Days Storms Into Milwaukee
But don't miss the first Riverwest Blueberry Fest.
Jul 17th, 2025 by Michael HollowayNew Third Ward Hotel Would Be ‘Perfectly Precise’
European brand promises 'sophisticated' hotel for city's most chic neighborhood.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneNew Operator For River Center Restaurants
Downtown hotel to take over River Center Market businesses, seafood bar.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Sophie BolichPopular Dinner Experience Returning to Third Ward
How popular? The 2024 event sold out in 10 minutes.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Sophie BolichNew Hotel Planned for Third Ward
Two past collaborators appear poised to team up on project.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneChanges Coming to Popular Third Ward Restaurant
Award-winning chef Karen Bell shakes up things at Bavette.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Sophie BolichRiley’s Offers Up Sandwiches, Space for Fido
Dog-friendly business has a clear niche in Third Ward.
Jul 5th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-CarlsonMARN Closing Third Ward Cafe
The nonprofit is moving forward without its coffee shop and wine bar, citing high overhead and management costs.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Sophie BolichBenelux Debuts New Rooftop Upgrade
Lux Skyhaus, now open to the public, is the good kind of glass ceiling.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Sophie BolichStreetcar Will Run On Consolidated Route During Summerfest
Consolidated Festivals Line will bring every streetcar to lakefront.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneThird Ward Wine Store Closes
Vino Third Ward has shuttered and its storefront is for lease.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Sophie BolichNew Deer District Concert Venue Takes Shape
New venue fills portion of former Bradley Center site.
May 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneSummerfest Unveils More Than Two Dozen New Food & Drink Options For 2025
Plus: Six new small businesses will participate in BMO marketplace.
May 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneEnerpac Relocates Downtown, See Its New Headquarters
Industrial tool maker relocates to Milwaukee from Menomonee Falls, plans growth.
May 13th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneThird Ward Noise ‘Getting Really Bad’
Dirt bikes, tricked out cars, drug use at east end of Erie St. But which government has oversight?
May 12th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneValentine Opens Downer Avenue Cafe
Coffee roaster's third retail shop is across the street from UWM campus.
May 12th, 2025 by Sophie BolichDog Park and Foxtown Rise in Freeway’s Shadow
Brewery and dog park will activate long-vacant site.
May 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneUWM Students Design A Future Without I-794
Students envision two options for developing area around freeway-to-boulevard conversion.
May 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneGood City Brewing Replacement Opens on East Side
Wayfinder offers globally inspired small plates, craft cocktails and beer from both Good City and Explorium.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Sophie BolichWatch Out For The Milwaukee Marathon
Plus: Drone racing and Spring Gallery Night.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Michael HollowaySee New Options To Slim I-794 in Downtown or Make It A Boulevard
WI Department of Transportation has narrowed study to effectively two options.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneThird Ward Restaurant Adding Retractable Roof
Movable glass enclosure first of its kind in Milwaukee.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Sophie BolichSweetly Baked Owner Reflects on Closure
‘It’s weird to close down a successful bakery.’
Mar 24th, 2025 by Sophie BolichThird Ward Dessert Shop Will Close
Food trailer that became a store, Sweetly Baked plans to permanently close April 11.
Mar 18th, 2025 by Sophie BolichMilwaukee Plans To Construct 60 Traffic Calming Projects in 2025
City plans record number of projects while federal cuts loom.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneNew Event Venue in Riverside Park
Unique venue in natural setting a collaboration between Two Birds Event Group and Urban Ecology Center.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Sophie BolichThird Ward’s Saffron Debuts New Menu
Contemporary Indian restaurant pushes boundaries with creative presentation, global influences.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Sophie BolichThird Ward Poke Spot Quietly Closed
Fresh Fin closes there while continuing several locations in metro area.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Sophie BolichMilwaukee’s Best Playground Is Now Open
'Rainbow Park' reopens on Summerfest grounds along lakefront.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneDesign Contest Seeks to Save Historic Building
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance plans 'Brick by Brick' event for old Third Ward tavern.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Must Replace Failing Streetcar Switches
Lakefront line exposes issue buried in concrete since 2018. Likely cost: $200,000.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneExplorium Reveals Plans For Good City Taprooms, Including One Closure
Two rebrands are set to occur in the coming months.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Sophie BolichDog-Friendly Restaurant Plans Bay View Location
New bar and burger joint will specialize in wagyu smashburgers, draft beers and cocktails.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Sophie BolichVegan Restaurant Exits Milwaukee Public Market
Owner Emily Ware is 'no longer in the restaurant business.'
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Sophie BolichFreeway-to-Boulevard Option Still On Table for 794 Rebuild
But "it is too early" for the city to take a formal position says City Engineer. Downtown plan favors boulevard.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene6 Milwaukee Chefs, 2 Bars Earn James Beard Nominations
Chefs from Amilinda, Birch, Odd Duck and EsterEv all made the 2025 list.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Sophie BolichIndoor Events For An Ice Cold Weekend
Plus: A onesie bar crawl?
Jan 16th, 2025 by Michael HollowayNo More Promises. It’s Closed
Part punk bar, part Packers pub -- and now, part of Milwaukee history.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Sophie BolichNew Riverwalk Plaza Will Be Named For Visionary Developer
Gary Grunau was longtime champion of big civic projects, including riverwalk system.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneDOJ Lawsuit Goes After Large Rental Firms For Price Fixing
Property managers for multiple high-end Milwaukee apartments are among defendants.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneGrowing Nonprofit Buys Third Ward Building
Umbrella organization for JusticePoint and Sinora Recovery relocating its HQ.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneBBQ Restaurant Opens at Public Market
David Alan Alan's Smokehouse & Saloon offers barbecued meats, sides and smoked cocktails.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Sophie BolichExplorium Buys Good City In Continued Craft Beer Shakeup
Four Good City locations will be rebranded as part of Explorium's big expansion.
Jan 1st, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneCity Advancing Street Reconfiguration Projects In Historic Third Ward
Plus: New plaza to be named for Gary Grunau.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes, Street Reconstructions Proposed
$33 million effort aims to improve Downtown, Historic Third Ward and Walker's Point.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew Third Ward Tower Lands First Restaurant
French bistro Cassis planned by owners of acclaimed restaurant Birch.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Sophie BolichGrowing Personal Injury Law Firm Opening New Third Ward Office
Nicolet Law, famed for its 'get the beard' ads, is taking over two-story space.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneThousands of Biking Santas To Take Over Milwaukee’s Streets
Dec 5th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
Converting 794 To Boulevard Could Yield 3,000 Housing Units, $1.1 Billion in Development
New analysis from urban planner Larry Witzling explores impact of overhauling downtown freeway.
Nov 21st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneSmoke Shack Offers Pre-Cooked Thanksgiving Meals
Plus: A new coffee truck, Colombian restaurant and all-you-can-eat sushi.
Nov 17th, 2024 by Sophie BolichJohnson Controls’ Former HQ Will Become Modern Offices, Housing
A redevelopment called 'The Patent Block' will fill a full downtown block.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join
Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Jeramey JannenePumpkins To Take Over Bay View
Plus: Flannel Fest and Gallery Night.
Oct 17th, 2024 by Michael HollowayDid Harbor Commissioner Have Conflict of Interest?
Ron San Felippo has for many years been managing a private company for Summerfest.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Bruce MurphyNew Event Space For Riverwalk
Two Birds Event Group is set to open The Rivulet in January.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Sophie BolichThe Secret To Getting You To Move Downtown? Your Dog
Dog park is about suburban competition say politicians, developers already in the game.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneBESTD Clinic Celebrates 50 Years of Service
Drag show, awards ceremony and POP after-party on deck for clinic's golden anniversary.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Sophie BolichNeighborhood Buildings
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100 N. Jefferson St.
Site of proposed event venue from Black Swan Enterprises.
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100 N. Marshall St.
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101 N. Broadway
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105 N. Water St.
Former fire house #15. Redevelopment as a private residence for John Wimmer and Mark Wimmer being led by Eppstein Uhen Architects.
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111 N. Jefferson St.
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117 N. Jefferson St.
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119-125 N. Milwaukee St.
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120-126 N. Jefferson St.
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124 N. Water St.
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125-129 N. Water St.
Long-time home of Hoffco Shoe Polish / Harri Hoffmann Company. Sold in 2019 to Wimmer Communities. Adjacent to Riverwalk Plaza Condominiums.
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130 N. Water St.
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139 N. Broadway
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143 N. Broadway
143 N Broadway is a building in the Historic Third Ward. It is owned by the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.
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143 N. Milwaukee St.
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147 N. Broadway
Designed by Carl F. Ringer, Sr.
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151 N. Broadway
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153 N. Milwaukee St.
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159-165 N. Broadway
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159-189 N. Jackson St.
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167-173 N. Broadway
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170 N. Broadway
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177-181 N. Broadway .
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200 N. Jefferson St.
Two-story office building in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
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201 N. Water St.
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212 N. Milwaukee St. Parking Garage
Parking garage in the Historic Third Ward.
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214-228 E. Erie St.
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217 N. Broadway
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221 N. Water St.
Office building in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
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221-223 N. Broadway
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223 N. Water St.
Office building in Historic Third Ward.
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224 E. Chicago St.
A building built for the Monarch Manufacturing Company in 1917.
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225 N. Water St.
An office building in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
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231 E. Buffalo St.
Originally known as the Fred Vogel, Jr. Building.
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232 N. Jackson St.
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240 N. Milwaukee St.
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241 N. Broadway
Formerly branded as Broadway Central. Also known currently as Two Forty One.
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245-249 N. Water St.
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252 E. Menomonee St.
Demolished one-story building that was replaced by the Two50Two MIAD Student Apartments.
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266-272 E. Erie St.
The Catherine Foley - Miller Tavern.
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300 N. Jefferson St.
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301 N. Jefferson St.
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301-315 N. Broadway
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302 N. Jackson St.
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306 N. Milwaukee St.
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310 E. Erie St.
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312 N. Broadway
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315 N. Jefferson St.
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316-322 N. Broadway
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317 N. Broadway
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318 E. Chicago St.
Mixed-use former factory building. One of a series of buildings formerly used by the Phoenix Knitting Company.
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319 E. Clybourn St.
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321 Jefferson
Sixty-unit apartment building by Joseph Property Development.
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321 N. Broadway
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324 N. Jackson St.
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325 E. Chicago St.
Office building in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
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326 N. Water St.
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328 N. Van Buren St.
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330 N. Broadway
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330-332 N. Water St.
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332 N. Milwaukee St.
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333 E. Chicago St.
Office building in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward that is home to Eppstein Uhen Architects.
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333 N. Broadway
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333 Water
A 31-story, 333-unit apartment tower in the Historic Third Ward.
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339 N. Broadway
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340-346 N. Broadway
Home of Cafe Benelux in the Historic Third Ward.
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341 N. Milwaukee St.
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400 E. St Paul Ave.
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417 E. Chicago St.
Office building anchored by Allspring Global Investments as of spring 2025.
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419 N. Jackson St.
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423 N. Water St.
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425 E. Menomonee St.
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426 N. Jackson St.
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444 E. Corcoran Ave.
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445 N. Broadway
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511 E. Chicago St.
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518-520 E. Erie St.
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520 E. Summerfest Pl.
Formerly 520 E. Polk St.
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521 E. Corcoran Ave.
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525 E. Chicago St.
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560 E. Erie St.
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610 E. Summerfest Pl.
Proposed site of 13-unit townhouse development by Renner Architects.
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625-655 E. Chicago St.
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640 E. Summerfest Pl.
Site of proposed apartment building from Kaeding Development Group.
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Atelier
Former address: 338-340 N. Milwaukee St.
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Baumgartner Center for Dance
Home of the Milwaukee Ballet.
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Beck Carton Building
Historic building at 311 E. Chicago St. in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
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Broadway Market Lofts
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Broadway Theatre Center
Designed by Carl F. Ringer, Sr. Originally known as the O.R. Pieper Company building.
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Catalano Square, 138 N. Broadway
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Chicago Street Lofts
1895 warehouse slated for conversion to apartments, previously home of museum and students.
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Commission House
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Commission Row
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Corcoran Lofts
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DoMUS
Domus is a 132-unit apartment building in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward neighborhood.
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Eisner Building
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Engine Company #10 Firehouse
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Evoni Apartments
Kaeding Development Group apartment complex in the Historic Third Ward.
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Gaslight Lofts
An apartment complex in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
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Hansen’s Landing
Residential condominium development in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
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Harbor Front Condominiums
Residential condominium development in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
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Historic Third Ward Parking Structure
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InterLace Lofts
Formerly known as the American Wholesale Grocery Company Building
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Jackson Square Apartments
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Jane Bradley Pettit Building
Formerly known as Milwaukee Terminal Building, historic building now home to MIAD.
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Jefferson Block Apartments
Apartment complex developed by New Land Enterprises in the Historic Third Ward.
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Jewett & Sherman Merchants’ Mills Building
The Jewett & Sherman Merchant Mills building is one of the oldest buildings in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
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Kimpton Journeyman Hotel
The Kimpton Hotel is a bedroom hotel on the corner of Chicago and Broadway in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
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Landmark Building
Office building in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward neighborhood.
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Lofts on Broadway
Mixed-use building with condominiums.
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Marine Terminal Lofts
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Marshall Building
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Martin Building
Warehouse building in the Historic Third Ward being converted to apartments and retail by owner Margaret Martin.
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Mercantile Building
Building originally completed in 1909. Expansion completed in 2017.
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Milwaukee Public Market
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Mitchell on Water Apartments
Apartment building located in the Historic Third Ward. Building was originally built in 1914 and redeveloped in 2016-17.
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O.C. Hansen Manufacturing Co. Building
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P.H. Dye House
Phoenix Hosiery Co. Plant #6
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Phoenix Building
The Phoenix Building is a historic, mixed-use building on Milwaukee St. in the Historic Third Ward.
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Renaissance Building
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River Renaissance
Mixed-use building on the southeast corner of the Historic Third Ward.
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Riverwalk Plaza Condominiums
Condominium development in two historic warehouses in the Historic Third Ward.
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The Broadway
Historic Third Ward condominium project made out of a collection of older buildings.
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Third Ward Concert Venue
Proposed concert venue from FPC Live.
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Two50Two MIAD Student Apartments
Apartment building in the Historic Third Ward.
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Visitor and Education Center on Lakeshore State Park
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Warehouse 525
Condominiums in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
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