Content referencing Historic Third Ward - Page 9
In Defense of Historic Tax Credits
National Trust for Historic Preservation's leader comes to town, where her speech to a crowd filled with notables dramatized the need for state to maintain the current credits.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Bublr Bikes Returns
Second season of bike-sharing program aims for simpler pricing and four times as many bikes and stations.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Dave Reid
229 New Apartments in Brewers’ Hill
But one of the two new buildings being developed generated grr-ipes from Matt Wild and Mary Louise Schumacher. Dare we disagree?
Mar 10th, 2015 by Dave Reid
A Developer Who Does Affordable Housing
MANDI nominee Todd Hutchison has built dozens of residential developments on the near north and south sides.
Mar 6th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Anti-Streetcar Petition Drive Fails
Streetcar opponents failed to get enough signatures in 60 days; now say they’ll relaunch drive in May.
Mar 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee a Leader in City Center Job Growth
So says a recent study. But is the data more than a passing fad?
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Big Tobacco Discovers the Third Ward
It will be a test market for the nation: new lounge with attractive "spokesmodels" would promote smokeless electronic cigarettes made by R.J. Reynolds.
Feb 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Ordinary Beauty
Dohmen building’s redesign is a model for how to add value and grace while updating a 1960s creation.
Feb 19th, 2015 by Tom Bamberger
Huge Growth for Brady and Water
Three different developments will add 740 apartments and tremendous urban density to the area.
Feb 16th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Streetcar Signing Is Quite a Celebration
The mayor, business leaders and pols toasted the streetcar in Cudahy's Irish Pub, with Michael Cudahy on hand.
Feb 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Leads Great Lakes Cities
Its waterfront redevelopment is many decades ahead of Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo. Part IV of a series.
Feb 13th, 2015 by David Holmes
MilwaukeeHome
Melissa Thornton has built a business and sold merchandise by proving how much Milwaukeeans love their home town.
Feb 11th, 2015 by Andrew McCann
A Tale of Two Cities
Milwaukee could learn from Auckland, which created a separate, non-profit authority to run the streetcar system.
Feb 5th, 2015 by Tim Jorgenson
Milwaukee’s Riverwalk Vs. San Antonio’s
In many ways, this city’s Riverwalk is superior. Part III of a series.
Feb 4th, 2015 by David Holmes
Will Streetcar Help The Inner City?
Opponents say it won’t. Let’s examine the data.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Horrors, Look At Those Building Vents!
East Side Architectural Review Board shudders at unapproved venting on new building at Oakland and North. Is there a solution?
Feb 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
New Arena Plan & Pabst Brewing Returns
Will legislature pass new arena plan? Will city and county have to contribute? Will Pabst brew here again?
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Koch Agenda Wants No Federal Funds for Walking, Biking, Transit
All federal transportation dollars should go for auto transportation, Koch-funded groups demand. They've also opposed streetcars in cities like Milwaukee.
Jan 31st, 2015 by Angie Schmitt
City Attorney Says Streetcar Petitions Might be Moot
Legal opinion says Common Council approval of streetcar in July 2011 might make petition drive demanding a referendum irrelevant.
Jan 30th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Millennials And The Streetcar
Will it attract young professionals?
Jan 27th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Laure Gelis-Diaz
"Coming from Paris, France, I used to walk EVERYWHERE…"
Jan 26th, 2015 by Newaukee
Why I Support the Streetcar
Not moving forward will send a wrong message to all those looking to invest in Milwaukee, a city businessman argues.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Russell Rossetto
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
Is Milwaukee the Leading Freshwater City?
Perhaps no American city provides more access to its rivers and lake shore. First of a series.
Jan 15th, 2015 by David Holmes
Ma Baensch Food Products
The Riverwest-based company offers an old Milwaukee favorite, pickled herring, updated for contemporary tastes.
Jan 2nd, 2015 by Mrinal Gokhale
Dohmen Moves to Historic Third Ward
The consulting company relocates to neighborhood where it all began 156 years ago.
Dec 19th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Booster Lives in… Shorewood
OnMilwaukee.com co-owner Jeff Sherman and his wife have a Colonial home in the suburbs, but he tries to downplay this.
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Mitchell Leather Building Seeks Historic Tax Credits
But most of Third Ward architectural review board meeting debates handicapped access ramp for Martin Building.
Nov 29th, 2014 by Michael Horne
How to Sell the Streetcar
Ald. Bob Bauman says mayor’s sales pitch lacks vision.
Nov 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
“Some women change their mind, save their babies.”
Anne Franczek wanted to be a psychologist, but instead has devoted her life to protesting at abortion clinics, trying to get women to change their mind.
Nov 23rd, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Architect Chuck Engberg’s First Place on the River
His condo offers unmatched views of the passing pleasure craft, coal barges and trains.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Lizzi Weasler
"The best bonus of Harley Fest is being sung to sleep by thousands of motorcycles revving their engines throughout the streets of good ol’ Miltown."
Nov 17th, 2014 by Newaukee
New Apartments Planned for Third Ward
Building which once housed Northwestern Coffee Mills will be renovated to include 15 urban apartments and two retail spaces.
Nov 13th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Lizzibeth
Lizzi Weasler did “pop-up” retail events around town before opening her Third Ward boutique.
Nov 7th, 2014 by Helena Marie Fahnrich
Matt Dorner
"Milwaukee is truly a city on the rise..."
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Newaukee
County Supervisor Candidate Charlie Fox’s Historic Home
If Fox is to become the model for future supervisors of a "gentleman politician," he has the perfectly pedigreed home to go with such a title.
Oct 20th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Condos Will Replace Third Ward Leather Factory
And Ald. Bauman's tough style of running Third Ward architectural review board.
Oct 10th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Rooftop Dining
The dramatic yet oh-so-civilized views from Cafe Benelux, Wolf Peach and Hotel Metro's Zen on 7.
Oct 10th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Does Milwaukee Need a Fashion Incubator?
Downtown activist Beth Weirick is leading the charge to create one in or near the Third Ward.
Oct 3rd, 2014 by Joe Kelly
The Pizza Man Apartments
New East Side apartment building is bringing good urban form back to prominent corner.
Sep 26th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
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
MIAD Apartments Changes Irk Bauman, Who Demands Fix
A planned community gathering space instead becomes an underwhelming staircase.
Sep 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
City Leaders Plot New Urban Placemaking Effort
With some creative use of grant money, the Greater Milwaukee Committee is helping neighborhoods update their image by ‘Urban Placemaking’
Sep 9th, 2014 by Michael Horne
MIAD Opens New Residence Hall, Celebrates 40 Years
Half-birthday bash, half-ribbon cutting, the ceremony unveiled MIAD's new six-story, Third Ward building.
Aug 27th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Bublr Bikes Everywhere
Nine of the ten new stations have been installed -- and are getting plenty of ridership, as our photos show.
Aug 22nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Oregon at South Water Works
Foreclosed warehouse becoming 77 apartments in Walker's Point.
Aug 15th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
“Bublr” Bike Share System Is Launched
The $3 million system is now installing 10 bike sharing stations and could expand to 100 stations and 1,000 bikes.
Aug 6th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Dohmen’s New Third Ward HQ
Firm that started in Third Ward is returning there from suburbs, relocating 110 employees and overhauling a boring 1960's building.
Aug 1st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
MIAD’s New Apartment Building
Years in the making and 6 stories high, it's nearly complete. Students will move in this fall.
Jul 18th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
The Remarkable Impact of the Deep Tunnel
Once widely maligned, the project was the key to transforming the Milwaukee River.
Jun 12th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
St. Paul Bridge is Reopened
Key connection to Third Ward and Summerfest is completed on time and on budget.
Jun 12th, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
Shelley Owen
"As cultured and progressive as Milwaukee is, the one issue where this city is far behind is our struggle with segregation."
Jun 9th, 2014 by Newaukee
Lessons from the Public Market
Could its success provide a model for the Grand Avenue Mall?
Jun 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Ken Staude
"A lot of initiatives in town get delayed or never get going because someone is a taken aback by just starting the project."
Jun 2nd, 2014 by Newaukee
A New Place for Locavores
Locavore, opening in the Potawatomi’s new hotel, heads the list of this week’s new restaurant announcements.
May 30th, 2014 by Mac Writt
Rebuilding 794 in the Third Ward
It's a beautiful view, but soon enough it will be obstructed again.
May 23rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Parklet Coming to the Third Ward
Club Charlie's will reclaim loading zone and use it for cafe seating.
May 5th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Riverfront Apartments Approved
The 216,906 square foot, 133-unit, mixed-use, retail and apartment building will have splendid views of the river.
Apr 23rd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Why the Bucks Arena is Downtown — And Will Stay There
If not for an obnoxiously insistent mayor, the Bradley Center would have been built in the Menomonee Valley.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Smith Bros Iconic Fisherman Returns
Landmark advertising sign that long dominated Port Washington harbor now installed at Third Ward's Public Market.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Zero Locus
A small startup company provides “Big Data” analysis in Milwaukee.
Mar 26th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
The Resistible Rise of Public Art
More and more of it is scattered about the city. But how much of it does anyone actually like?
Mar 21st, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
The Sadly Sinking City
A declining water table is causing wooden piles below downtown buildings to rot. The latest casualty: a 1904 building across from the convention center was demolished.
Mar 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
North End Phase Gets $2 Million in Funding
And the Pedal Tavern gets approved, with caveats, in Common Council actions.
Mar 6th, 2014 by Dave Reid
McKenna Shaffer
"The walking and biking trails along the lake are great, but getting to them is a like playing Frogger across Lincoln Memorial Drive."
Feb 10th, 2014 by Newaukee
MIAD Residence Hall Near Finish Line
The six-story residence hall for 310 students also has space for retail.
Feb 7th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
Public Weighs In On Lakefront Project
Information meeting at Public Market had a full house. There's still time to add your views to the discussion.
Jan 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
I-794 Comes Crumbling Down
A portion of freeway is getting torn down for new lakefront development plan. Our photos capture it.
Jan 15th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
Commission Row 1910
Our new column will capture scenes of the old city, like this bustling strip of wholesale grocers.
Jan 15th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Millennials Drive Downtown Growth, GMC Told
Younger residents far more important than empty nesters in driving city growth, and urban areas are surpassing suburbs, speakers at conference note.
Jan 14th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Rep. Petri’s Daughter is Washington Post Columnist
Alexandra Petri's brilliant column ridicules the concept of "affluenza" but she may inherit the malady from her dad.
Dec 19th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Campaign Season Kicks Off
Politicos flock to Jon Richards fundraiser, and judicial candidate Janet C. Protasiewicz's event.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Michael Horne
More New Bars Opening
A brew pub, a southern style saloon, a wine bar. The list of new places planned is long.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Amtrak to Chicago Will Go Wireless
Finally, the line will get Wi-Fi (we hope), but Milwaukee's Amtrak station still lacks it.
Nov 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Marina Will Battle Geenan for Assembly Seat
Dimitrijevic and Geenan are already competing for labor support.
Nov 21st, 2013 by Michael Horne
A Home for Artists
MIAD has made great progress on its six-story student housing project.
Nov 15th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Larson Aide May Run for Richards Seat
Plus: problems for the Bucks' Larry Sanders and redevelopment at Reed Street Yards.
Nov 14th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Jonathan Brostoff
An aide to state Sen. Larson, he discovered politics -- and love -- while a student at UWM.
Nov 13th, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
They Like It, They Really Like It
East Side Architectural Review Board unanimously approves design for 6-story, 100-unit Greenwich Park Apartments
Oct 16th, 2013 by Dave Reid
MIAD On the Rise
Its new 6-story building of student apartments is starting to take shape in Historic Third Ward.
Oct 4th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewing as a Conceptual Art
Brenner Brewing has a ways to go before it functions as a working brewery. Plus: a fundraiser for the anti-Clarke candidate.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Shocking Conditions at the Courthouse
Court Commissioner Barry Slagle electrocuted in scary, unreported incident at courthouse.
Sep 19th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Sheriff Clarke grabs canine units from House of Correction, endangering safety of staff, only to be forced to return them.
Sep 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Ever-Changing Third Ward
A new pink sculpture, new deli, new Woolen Mills store, and a new dorm rising -- all captured by camera.
Aug 30th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wants Changes for Old Pizza Man Site
Proposed building is "too boxy" and "monolithic," Ald. Kovac and others on review board say.
Aug 22nd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Is an “Art Island” Possible?
Art Milwaukee’s idea to transform a RR swing bridge is intriguing but has hurdles to overcome.
Aug 12th, 2013 by Joe Kelly
Bike Fed’s Glossy Mag a Success
The quarterly magazine now publishes 8,000 copies and has lots of advertisers, another sign of Milwaukee's bike renaissance.
Aug 7th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Laura Goldstein
The artist’s scarves and other hand-made items have a contemporary beauty but also honor her family’s past.
Aug 5th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
St Paul Bridge Will Be Rebuilt
Seventh bridge reconstructed on Barrett's watch will include streetcar tracks.
Jul 25th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The $1 Million Art Project
Steve Marcus’ plan to bring world class sculpture to Milwaukee is expensive. Is it a good idea?
Jul 18th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Demolition at MIAD
Demolition has started at 252 E. Menomonee St. and soon MIAD's six-story residence hall will go up in the Third Ward.
Jul 5th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Whimsy Walks
Milwaukee's first whimsy walk arrived on Cathedral Square this week. More to come?
Jun 28th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Ian Abston’s Gaslight Apartment
The head of NEWaukee lives on a block suffused with old Milwaukee history.
Jun 28th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Diane Murphy
Graphic designer Diane Murphy lives and works in the Third Ward and can't resist promoting it to visitors.
Jun 23rd, 2013 by Joe Horning
Bike Sharing and Permeable Pavement
City committee approves spending $100,000 on bike sharing in Walker’s Point, and the MMSD will experiment with permeable pavement.
Jun 21st, 2013 by Dave Reid
World’s Straightest Parade?
No parade has a straighter route, or a gayer crowd, than the annual Pride Parade, coming Sunday.
Jun 6th, 2013 by Michael Horne
