Historic Third Ward

NEWaukee Will Create “The Beacon” in Walker’s Point

Social architecture firm will redevelop former Ballet space into hub for creatives.

Brady St. BID Head Heads to Shorewood

Steph Salvia also quitting Downer Ave. BID to head suburban business district.

Mix Masterpiece Distills History

Vacant and isolated, 1874 store to become Central Standard Craft Distillery tasting room.

Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion

Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house

Central Standard Opening Downtown Tasting Room

Distillery will move from Walker's Point to redeveloped 1874 building on E. Clybourn St.

The Wicked Hop to Bring Back the ‘Ice Bar’ for Third Year

Celtic Partners with Summerfest®

Urban Farm Planned for Near West Side

Plus: A trio downtown buildings change hands, including one that contained Trio.

Public Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign

Classic, 86-pound plaque from 1920s joins a sign from rival Boston Store.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for The Gospel at Colonus

An Exuberant Blues & Gospel Re-telling of Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus

See The Canstruction of Local Landmarks

Plus: Associated gives Milwaukee Center new name & upgrades, mass timber building tops off.

The Huron Is All About Connectivity

Building is the anchor of a transformation of Downtown's parking ghetto.

City’s First Mass Timber Building Tops Off

Walker's Point project quietly making use of new building material.

Appeal Dropped on Bucks Player’s Project

Civil War-era building can be razed. New three-unit apartment building can be developed.

Bucks Player Plans Brady Street Building

Plus: American Family announces plans, Mount Mary plans new housing, buildings change hands.

The “Little Pink Church” is Back

New version of long-gone church part of Lower East Side senior housing complex.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for Ruddigore, or The Witch’s Curse

Skylight Collaborates with Milwaukee Opera Theatre for Gilbert & Sullivan Gothic Melodrama. Performances January 3-19,2020 in the Studio Theatre

Why We Didn’t Enter City Flag Contest

Because The People’s Flag is a damn good design. And the process to select it was very inclusive.

“Christmas in the Ward” Kicks Off Annual Holiday Tradition

Presented by PNC Bank, the free event includes family-friendly activities

Two 23 Buys Ziegler Candy Building

Founders 3 Recent Transactions

Rite-Hite May Move to Reed Street Yards

Plus: Water leak delays BMO Tower, city exploring Plan B for former Schlitz tavern.

MIAD’s Annual Sale of Student and Alumni Art & Design Work, December 5 – 7

Proceeds from the MIAD Holiday Sale support the nearly 150 participating artists and designers, and benefit MIAD student scholarships.

The Brewery Celebrates Its Completion

New gateway tops off transformation from abandoned brewery to real neighborhood.

Park East Apartments Cleared for Takeoff

Plus: Why Molson Coors picked Milwaukee over Denver.

Powering Up The Third Ward

We Energies substation at heart of new apartment building nears completion.

Mural Spurs Historic Preservation Reform

Historic Preservation Commission moving to establish guidelines for murals.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Special Events and Guest Appearances for Milwaukee Holiday Tradition A Christmas Carol

Special VIP Walk-on Guests Include Sheldon Dutes, Ryan Jay, Michael King, Greg & Linda Marcus and Karen Dalessandro

Bconnected Leases Space in the Tannery

Founders 3 Real Estate Services Recent Transactions

RACM Approves Deal for Schuster’s

City TIF payment, up to $15 million, to help finance project to redevelop old department store.

Hydration Clinic Coming to Third Ward

Brookfield's H2O Health Hydration Oasis opening a second location on Jefferson St.

Downtown BID Touts Successes, Awards

Downtown growing, group adds homeless outreach coordinator, charts plan for 2020.

NBA Player Plans Downtown Apartments

Big week in real estate with Couture taxes, Strauss, Marchese, Airbnb, Scott Lurie and more making headlines.

The Huron Rises

New office building will be home to Husch Blackwell law firm.

October features cool events and new displays that are fit for the whole family

Kids of all ages will find fun at every turn at the Harley-Davidson Museum

V. Marchese Acquiring More Land for Expansion

Company buying former railroad spur for 50,000-square-foot expansion.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents The Montgomery Davis Play Development Series staged reading of LE/LA by Liz Shipe

Monday, October 21, 2019 – 7:30 PM. NEW LOCATION: Arts@Large Community Center, 1100 S. 5th Street

Tent City Being Evicted

Plus: A packed week of real estate news, including the Schuster's project moving forward.

Most Expensive Milwaukee Zip Codes for Renters

National report shows where your dollar goes the furthest.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Departure of Managing Director

"We are eternally grateful for Kirsten’s hard work, passion, and dedication to MCT over the past decade."

11 Must-See Doors Open Sites

Don't miss these must see sites for Doors Open veterans.

Council Approves Ikon Hotel Deal Despite Objections

Plus: Council unanimously endorses host of other development projects.

Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN) Selects Historic Third Ward Location

Local non-profit to open new regional arts center with gallery, marketplace, and expanded programming in former Elements East location.

Historic Apartments at 5th and National

Condemned building being reborn as 12-unit apartment building in Walker's Point.

Wangard Plans “Eagleknit” in Walker’s Point

Plus: Action-packed week of real estate includes new apartments, downtown HQ and more pizza.

City Tops in TIF Money for Streetcar

State tax system forced Milwaukee’s dependence on TIF, WPF report finds.

Joseph Plans 6-Story Walker’s Point Building

City vacating turn lane to expand development site at 1st and Pittsburgh.

Ballet Opens New Dance Center

Plus: Mandel Group announces $150 million development, Strauss Brands coming to Century City

Mandel Plans Huge Project in Harbor District

$150 million Harbor Yards would have hotel, office building, apartments and market square.

Clock Tower Building Worth $3.5 Million

A 1920s east side classic. Will it be worth more when that clock is fixed?

New Plans for Walker’s Point Site

Plus: Former Central Steel & Wire building being expanded, senior housing for South Side.

Zero Studios Leases Space in the PH Dye House

Founders 3 Real Estate Services Recent Transactions

Remodeled Broadway Condo

In the heart of the Third Ward, it has stainless steel appliances, contemporary cabinets and quartz countertops

Timber Tower Grows Taller

Plus: Convention center expansion advances, MSO moves 631-ton wall, Brewers invest in The Avenue

Contemporary Prospect Avenue Condo

Features an open floor plan, floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances.

Behold the InterLace Lofts

Third Ward's newest renovated apartment building is actually 94 years old, once housed Paintball Dave's.

Who Has the Cheapest Scooter?

Bird, Lime and Spin versus MCTS and Bublr Bikes. Which is the best deal?

Renaissance Theaterworks Presents the Sixth Annual Br!NK New Play Festival

Showcasing the works of eight Midwestern women playwrights, Br!NK offers: Staged-Readings of the two 2019 Br!NK Resident Plays and the Br!NK Br!efs – a collection of never-before-seen 10-minute plays

Will WTMJ Move to The Avenue?

Good Karma Brands might consolidate its radio stations in the former Grand Avenue Mall.

City Will Double Number of Permitted Scooters, Ends “Pause”

Bird, Spin will be allowed to enter Milwaukee market.

Milwaukee Losing As Summerfest Safety Costs Grow Quickly

Long-term lease agreement means the city has eaten $4 million in costs since 2011.

Moon to Rise Over Third Ward

Large public art installation will transform Catalano Square this weekend.

World-Renowned Muralist Painting High Rise in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward

Wallpapered City and the Third Ward BID welcome German artist Case Maclaim

Coalition of Photographic Arts (CoPA) Welcomes FREE FILM : USA to Milwaukee

Project distributes free 35mm film, asking ‘what does red, white and blue mean to you?’

Revel 215 Water Purchases Third Ward Building

Founders 3 Real Estate Services Recent Transactions

Council Okays Symphony, Broadway Projects

City to spend $6.9 million more on rebuilding streets and helping move theater wall.

New Park, Harbor View Plaza Opens

Meet the kid-friendly, $1.5 million park overlooking harbor at east end of Greenfield Avenue.

Milwaukee Film Expands Festival Footprint

Cedarburg and the Third Ward Neighborhoods Added. Rivoli Theatre and Broadway Theatre Center Join as New Film Venues

The Scooters Are Here!

Lime begins deploying 500 scooters on Milwaukee streets.

Bucks Vetting Bids For New Hotels

Plus: Foxconn plans another building and Northridge battle cleared for court challenge

Four-Story Mural Unveiled in Westown

Emma Daisy Gertel unveils Westown in Bloom mural

Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN) Recipient of $3,000,000 Grant

Local non-profit to open new facility; Ensures 10 years of operational funding; MARN to expand programing for emerging artists.

Plan Revitalizes Pompeii Square

City allocating $100,000 to revamp memorial to historic Italian church.

Plan Connects Third Ward, Downtown

RACM board approves $3.8 million to connect two neighborhoods via Broadway.

Young Art Entrepreneur Thinks Big

Josh Hintz takes business approach to two galleries for emerging artists he runs.

A Grand Update on The Avenue

Plus: downtown streetscaping improvements and lots of historic preservation news.

Kinn Hotel Proposal Downsized Again

Addition now isn't visible from the street, addressing key concern of Historic Preservation Commission.

The Hop to Transform into “Le Hop” for Bastille Days

The streetcar’s social media presence to take on a French theme during the festival, while special themed performances will occur at stations and on board the vehicles

Domino’s Pizza Leases Space on Farwell Ave.

Founders 3 Real Estate Services Recent Transactions

Artist Luke Jerram Brings a Lunar Experience to Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward

Replica of the moon to be suspended in Catalano Square during three-day pop-up festival

Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension

DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.

Skylight Music Theatre Artistic Director Ray Jivoff Named Milwaukee City Arts Board 2019 Artist of the Year

He performed in more than 25 productions at the Skylight and directed several productions.

St. Rita Rises

New senior living community and church are being built on Lower East Side.

Transformation Underway with New Trio of Hotels on Single Downtown Block

Three hotels in two buildings abutting Third Ward to contribute to further revitalization of downtown Milwaukee

Council Holds Streetcar Extension

Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.

Convention Center Expansion Inches Forward

Wisconsin Center District hiring Morgan Stanley as banker.

Tim Pauly of Broken Bat Brewing

What's next for the baseball-themed brewery? Pauly talks expansion, overcoming adversity and how to name a baseball beer.

InterLace Boutique Apartments in the Historic Third Ward

From Paintball Dave's to pets and dishwashers.

1,500 Bottles a Second

The 10-foot sculpture was created with 1,500 used plastic water bottles, used soda syrup barrels and plastic items found during a recent river cleanup event.

Breaking Down the Streetcar Financing Plan

How would the city fund the $160 million, three-mile route?

Bronzeville Business Owners Desire the Streetcar

Local shopkeepers say The Hop’s proposed expansion would bring an economic boost to the neighborhood.

Harri Hoffmann Building Worth $3.3 Million

Owner evaded concentration camp, immigrated here to create Third Ward shoe polish factory.

Large Third Ward Building Sold

Plus: Downtown Post Office remains in limbo, King Drive Library deal hits roadblock

11 Key Facts About Streetcar Extensions

Love the idea? Hate it? Either way we have all the details.

New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point

Plus: Eulogy for Joe Bartolotta. And Laughing Taco closes at Crossroads Collective.

Mayor Wants Three Streetcar Extensions

Will request engineering study of extensions to Bronzeville and Walker's Point

Skylight Announces One Night Only “CelebRAYtion” Fundraiser to Benefit Skylight Music Theatre and Honor Artistic Director Ray Jivoff

The event is a fundraiser for Skylight Music Theatre, Jivoff’s “artistic home.”

St. Paul’s Palapa Bar Open All Year

Great addition to Public Market, Fish Company's bar is at its best in summer weather.

Former Carleton School to Become Housing

Plus: Bradley Foundation moving to Hammes Building.

Adaptor Turns to Celtic to Craft New Brand Identity

Celtic worked with Adaptor’s executive team to identify a brand archetype that clearly defined the company and its position in the market.