The Brewery is the mixed-use neighborhood taking shape in the former Pabst Brewing complex.
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Council Approves Historic District Over Owner’s Objections
Vote is unanimous. Former church also gets historic designation without opposition.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneAre 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 JanneneGet Fresh! Cafe Proposed For Brewery District
Downtown lunch vendor eyes permanent location for 'wholesome' fare.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Sophie BolichMilwaukee’s Largest Neon Sign Will Be Replaced
But not without objection from some preservation experts.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneLarge Pabst Apartment Complex Sold
Investor with local ties buys 118-unit complex at a premium over assessed value.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWhat To Do About Historic Pabst Sign and Its Aging Neon?
Iconic sign could be replaced by LED letters, but will they be the same color?
Jun 11th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneTwo Milwaukee Buildings Win Green Certifications
LEED certification recognizes two large downtown developments.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneUltra Violet Shines Bright in The Brewery District
New nail salon doubles as a boba cafe, but without that 'intense nail salon smell.'
Jan 30th, 2025 by Sophie BolichNew Leader For One of Milwaukee’s Leading Foundations
Lianna Bishop will replace Gina Stilp at Zilber Family Foundation.
Jan 16th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneGet in the Holiday Spirit With A Will Ferrell Look-alike Contest
Plus: Watch Elf, do that last minute shopping and capture some holiday cheer.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Michael HollowayCity Will Redesign King Drive, Pere Marquette Park
And build a protected bike lane on W. Highland Avenue.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneGrocery Store Opens In The Brewery District
Go Grocer offers "top 40" grocery items, plus cleaning supplies, alcohol and more.
Mar 14th, 2024 by Sophie BolichMilwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street
Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee’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 JanneneUWM Gets Largest Donation In Its History
Zilber Family Foundation giving $20 million to College of Public Health.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneVegan Restaurant Coming To Marquette Campus
Gray Jett Cafe is slated to open in the former Broken Yolk on 16th and Wells.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Sophie BolichGreek Restaurant Avlí Hosting Pop-Up
Plus: Home Depot hot dogs, new cafe for Walker's Point and the return of Jackson Grill.
Jun 18th, 2023 by Sophie BolichCity Tours and Discourse Partnering On Walker’s Point Cafe
Station 1846 will be home base for tour groups, offering snacks and unique beverages.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Sophie BolichBroken Yolk on Marquette Campus Closes
Breakfast and brunch staple 'Bro-Yo' a victim of 'father time,' according to owner.
May 30th, 2023 by Sophie BolichCity Tours Company Plans Headquarters in Walker’s Point
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee
New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneExtended Parking Meter Hours Sparks City Hall Debate, Possible Repeal
But committee holds off for now, citing delayed implementation.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Extends Downtown Parking Meters To 9 P.M., Adds Saturdays
Change intended to make it easier to park, but will also grow city's revenue.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant
City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneTwisted Cafe Reopens, Plans Anniversary Party
Plus: Three new restaurants planned, Lazy Susan will close and Amped ramping up.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Sophie BolichAmped Announces Grand Opening Weekend Events
Sing-alongs, bingo and giveaways planned for karaoke bar's grand opening.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Sophie BolichDeveloper Will Refine Downtown Hotel
Historic Commission staff pushes for less 'squat' design, more 'grandeur' in eight-story proposed hotel.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNew Bars and Restaurants That Opened in December
Two brunch spots, Mexican brewery fare and four new food hall vendors now serving.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Sophie BolichMilTex Kitchen Seeks New Location
Plus: Five new restaurants planned, a micro-grocery for the Brewery District and welcome back Scardina Specialties.
Dec 25th, 2022 by Sophie BolichHistoric Commission Will Review New Downtown Hotel
Plans proceeding for eight-story Tempo by Hilton across from Pere Marquette Park.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneBaking Classes Return to Honeypie
Plus: Four new restaurants. And small-format grocery will serve Brewery District residents.
Dec 18th, 2022 by Sophie BolichGo Grocer Adding Second Milwaukee Location
Micro-grocery would offer local items and staples at new Brewery District outlet.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Sophie BolichTwo New Vendors Open at Paper Table
Plus: 7 new restaurants planned in town and farewell to Pat's Niche Pub and Grub.
Dec 11th, 2022 by Sophie BolichBars & Recreation Announces NYE Events
Axe throwing, karaoke and shuffleboard all in the lineup for Dec. 31 celebrations.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Sophie BolichCity Creates Bronzeville Development Zone
To spur development, limit chain businesses. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneThe Barley Room Announces Grand Opening Date
New event venue in Brewery District will host Dec. 15 celebration.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Sophie BolichAuthor, YIMBY Nolan Gray Headlining Urban Spaceship Conference
Annual conference's 2022 theme is "growing Milwaukee to a million person city."
Sep 1st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneFPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex
But opposition emerges and the Wisconsin Center District raises concern.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneF Street Buys Dubbel Dutch Hotel
Boutique hotel in downtown double mansion will continue under new ownership.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneFiserv Forum Wins Environmental Award
Milwaukee Bucks arena is now certified LEED Gold.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneUrban Spaceship Will Land In Milwaukee
National urbanism conference on November 9 on the future of cities. Urban Milwaukee members can get free tickets, while supplies last.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneTaste of Lindsay Heights Opens
Plus: The CurderBurger becomes a reality and Sauce & Spice closes at Sherman Phoenix.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Michael HollowayCentral Waters Opening Church Brewery
On October 16. Dairyland will open restaurant alongside brewery in onetime church.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneNew Bar For Former Pabst Brewery
Amped will offer team building by day, private karaoke suites by night.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneThe Brewery District Hosts Equinox Music Festival
Plus, a paranormal conference, Third Space Brewing Fifth Anniversary, Doors Open Milwaukee, the return of Skylight Theatre and more.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Michael HollowayMusic Festival Coming To Brewery District
Equinox will take place September 25, showcasing 19 local musicians.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneNew Pub For The Brewery District
On Tap, a gastropub serving fish fries, will replace Jackson's in old Pabst Brewery building.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Angeline TerryDruml Seeking New Tenants For Haymarket Building
MATC poised to move out, former Blast Fitness space also available.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCentral Waters Brewing Taking Over Pabst Church
Pilot brewery on Juneau Ave. in The Brewery District won't be vacant for long.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMalt House Lofts Prepares To Open
118-unit apartment building opening in The Brewery District once owned by Pabst.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity Updating Downtown Plan
Equity and inclusion at forefront of latest effort.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneNew Hilton Hotel Planned for Downtown
8-story Tempo by Hilton would be constructed on old Journal Sentinel parking lot on Third Street.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMATC Creating Campus Gateway, Demolishing Building
College will better integrate with The Brewery District, Deer District.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneThousands March While Attorney In Custody For Spitting In Protester’s Face
Giannis and other Bucks players show up at one of seven marches.
Jun 7th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneJournal Square Will Be Hundreds of Apartments
Plus: Packed week of affordable housing news, and Cheesehead expansion.
Nov 24th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett Officially Declares Re-Election Bid
Mayor running for 5th term, hopes to serve 20 years as city's leader.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneRite-Hite May Move to Reed Street Yards
Plus: Water leak delays BMO Tower, city exploring Plan B for former Schlitz tavern.
Nov 17th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThe Brewery Celebrates Its Completion
New gateway tops off transformation from abandoned brewery to real neighborhood.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneJournal Sentinel Complex Sold
Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.
Nov 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneDowntown BID Touts Successes, Awards
Downtown growing, group adds homeless outreach coordinator, charts plan for 2020.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneNBA Player Plans Downtown Apartments
Big week in real estate with Couture taxes, Strauss, Marchese, Airbnb, Scott Lurie and more making headlines.
Oct 13th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneLurie Buys Milwaukee Street Blackhole
Long-vacant, one-story building was originally three stories. Now will find new life.
Oct 10th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Celebrates BID-NID Week
America's first such event. Spotlight on city's many neighborhood and business districts.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Grabs More Design Oversight
Bauman reaches compromise with Marcoux. Council gets some say on new overlay zones.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneState Gets $105 Million For Low-Income Projects
Federal New Markets Tax Credit awards spur economic development in low-income areas.
May 24th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Brewing Co. Hires David Hock as CEO
Industry veteran most recently worked at distributor Beechwood Sales and Service.
May 16th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneUltra Lofts Rise in Deer District
In just a few months people will be living in Milwaukee's newest neighborhood.
Apr 19th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMeet the Deer District
Bucks developing area around Fiserv Forum, and The Avenue gets a new $3 million entrance.
Mar 31st, 2019 by Graham KilmerSenior Housing for Lower East Side
Plus: Two city apartment complexes sold. Irgens plans 25-acre project in Wauwatosa.
Mar 24th, 2019 by Graham KilmerWho Gets Design Oversight?
Bauman wants council control over overlay zones, while DCD, local developers object.
Mar 19th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneJustyce Blankenship
"I love the entrepreneurial attitude of the people that live here."
Jan 28th, 2019 by NewaukeeSee the Cambria Climb
Shape of Downtown's newest hotel clearly visible.
Dec 27th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Tour for Milwaukeeans
Tour guide Adam Carr took us on a wonderful sample of the city's lesser-known delights.
Nov 6th, 2018 by Jack FennimoreCambria Hotel Starts to Rise
Downtown dead zone becoming hotel
Oct 19th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneStreetcar Service Starts November 2nd
The Hop to launch with "Grand Hop-ening" celebration November 2nd-4th.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneInside The 42
Glass + Griddle restaurant, beer garden opening in time for motorcyclists to roll into town.
Aug 28th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneHarbor District Emerges
All the sudden the sleepy harbor is the place for hundreds of million in development.
Aug 12th, 2018 by Graham KilmerA Summer of Baseball Via Train
Is this America's best internship? Collegian tours nation's baseball stadiums by rail.
Jun 29th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneStreetcar Starts Widespread Testing
Watch out, vehicle is now cruising along city streets across Downtown.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Jeramey JannenePermits Filed for Cambria Hotel in Westown
Say goodbye to another surface parking lot.
Jun 12th, 2018 by Jeramey JannenePabst Milwaukee Brewery Fest a Hit
Lots of beer, food trucks and music for 1st anniversary of Pabst's Milwaukee microbrewery.
May 21st, 2018 by Jack FennimoreThe Arts and Culture Building Boom
Symphony, Ballet, Discovery World and Art Museum expansions transforming the city.
May 15th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneNew Development in Menomonee Valley?
A new road and design solutions could attract development and 800 new jobs.
Apr 29th, 2018 by Graham KilmerThe Brewery is Nearly Complete
Abandoned brewery now a vibrant, urban neighborhood.
Apr 27th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneMKE Film Starts Oriental Theatre Prep Work
First phase is all about the big necessity.
Apr 26th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneCity to Host National Conference
Officials want to show off solutions to urban blight at Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference.
Apr 24th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Film Cluster Could Be a Star
New effort is a classic example of reinventing the Rust Belt.
Mar 7th, 2018 by John TorinusMilwaukee Brewing Rises in Pabst Footprint
Beer shipping facility becoming beer brewing facility.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneJohn Ridley Opening Movie Studio
Oscar-winning, Milwaukee-born movie maker aims to transform city's film scene.
Feb 27th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneNew East Side Vegan Restaurant
And celebrity chefs will convene for unique James Beard event at Tre Rivali.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick10 Most Popular Stories of 2017
A second lakefront tower, a mini-High Line and other favorite stories.
Dec 28th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneAffordable Housing Plan Inches Forward
But proposal has been narrowed, will only affect city-financed projects.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneThe New Brewery
Historic brewery finds new life as urban neighborhood.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Jeramey JannenePreservation Park Opens Downtown
The new park, located in The Brewery, honors area's blue ribbon history.
Nov 19th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCity Atty Says Affordable Housing Plan Illegal
Will legal opinion kill the proposal? Or can Bauman and company rework the language?
Nov 17th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneAffordable Housing in Every Major Project?
Proposal would require it for any project with 20 or more units. Will developers oppose it?
Nov 14th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneHyatt Place Hotel Tops Off
Hotel will open near arena in July 2018.
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneWalker Veto Decimates Historic Preservation
Veto will make real estate development harder in Milwaukee and other cities.
Sep 21st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneNew Downtown Brewery
Milwaukee Brewing Co. is repurposing a former Pabst shipping facility.
Sep 15th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneVim and Vigor at The Brewery
Two new apartment buildings are rising up, while another one is cancelled.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneNeighborhood Buildings
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1240 N. 10th St.
Home of the Zilber College of Public Health.
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1243 N. 10th St.
Known as Building 10 or the Boiler House Building. Part of former Pabst Brewing Complex.
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207 E. Lincoln Ave.
Sausage factory located in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.
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739 W. Juneau Ave.
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Blue Ribbon Lofts
Blue Ribbon Lofts is a 95-unit apartment building located in the former Pabst Brewery Keg House
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Brewery Parking Structure
The Brewery Parking Structure is a LEED-certified parking structure developed at The Brewery.
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Brewery Point Apartments
Brewery Point Apartments is a 48-unit apartment building for adults 55 and older.
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Brewhouse Inn & Suites
Brewhouse Inn & Suites is an extended stay hotel located in the former brew house of the Pabst Brewery.
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Building 15
The former Paint Shop for the Pabst Brewing Company.
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Building 24
Former Malt Elevator at Pabst Brewery. Now part of The Malt House apartments.
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Eleven25
The former bottling plant at the Pabst Brewery, known as Building 29. Now a student apartment complex.
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First German Methodist Church
Former church that is part of the Pabst Brewing Complex. Was for a number of years the Forst Keller Restaurant.
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Hyatt Place Hotel
150-room Hyatt Place hotel.
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No Studios Building
The former Research Lab for the Pabst Brewing Company.
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Pabst Professional Center
The Pabst Professional Center is a $10 million, 73,000 square-foot building that was completed in 2014.
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Preservation Park
Small park honoring the history of the Pabst Brewing Company in The Brewery.
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The Forty Two
Former Building 42 at the Pabst Brewery. The last building the company built before closing the complex. Originally constructed in 1977.
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The Malt House
Former Malt House, Building 25, at Pabst Brewery. Redeveloped into The Malt House apartments. Work on that project was completed in 2021. Permit records and assessment data include Building 24, the malt elevator.
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Vigor Apartments
Phase 1 of the Vim + Vigor apartments. 130 apartments.
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Vim + Vigor Lofts
100-unit apartment building at The Brewery.
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Vim Apartments
Phase 2 of the Vim + Vigor apartments. 174 apartments. Slated for completion in the first quarter of 2019.



































































































