Content referencing Veterans Affairs
Historic Building to Become Boutique Hotel
Plus: Soldiers Home redevelopment on pause, coworking company buys building on streetcar route
May 13th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
10 Examples of The Classical Style
Where to find the best examples of classical style in town.
May 3rd, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
Milwaukee Housing Authority Expands Support for Homeless Veterans
"Members of our nation’s armed forces have served with courage and honor and should have a place to call home."
Apr 23rd, 2015 by Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
Double Decker Freeway Would Hurt Soldiers Home
The at-grade alternative for reconstructing I-94 is better alternative, that won’t harm this landmark.
Jan 27th, 2015 by David Brown, Dawn McCarthy and Tom Voss
Soldiers Home Fair’s Pavilion
The centerpiece of fair that raised lots of money for the cause.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
MPA Launches Fundraising Campaign To Add I-94, Hank Aaron State Trail Signage for Milwaukee Soldiers Home
National Trust offers $5,000 matching grant for public donations through the end of 2013
Dec 18th, 2013 by Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
The Sacrifice of Our Veterans
We can admire those bicyclists who do endurance races, but the bravery of our veterans puts all that into sober perspective.
Nov 15th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Soldiers Home Becomes National Historic Landmark
The National Park Service honors the Soldiers Home complex, whose classic buildings are the oldest in the nation still standing from Civil War days.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Saving Old Main
Finally, some long overdue repairs to one of America’s most endangered historic places.
Sep 28th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee VAMC Commences Repairs on Historic “Soldiers Home” Building
Today, the grand structure continues to dominate the landscape, but is in dire need of repair.
Sep 20th, 2012 by Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
Mayor Barrett Celebrates Independence Day With Visits To Milwaukee Parks
Mayor Barrett will visit a number of Milwaukee parks and community centers on Wednesday, July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Tom BarrettNeighborhood Buildings
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Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
Property represents 121-acre U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs campus, including Old Main and other Soldiers Home buildings.
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Governor’s Mansion
Former campus director home at Soldiers Home complex. Designed by architect Edward Townsend Mix. Building was one of three buildings made available for redevelopment in December 2018.
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Headquarters Building
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Old Main
The central building of the historic Soldiers Home Complex. A partnership of Alexander Company and the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee will redevelop the building into housing for veterans starting in 2019. Designed by architect Edward Townsend Mix. Used as a long-term care center for veterans until 1989. Building owned by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Soldiers Home Chapel
Designed by architect Henry C. Koch. Part of the historic Soldiers Home complex built after the Civil War. Building was one of three buildings made available for redevelopment in December 2018.
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Ward Memorial Hall
Historic former theater on Soldiers Home campus.
