Veterans Affairs

Recent Press Releases Referencing Veterans Affairs

Milwaukee Housing Authority Expands Support for Homeless Veterans

Apr 23rd, 2015 by Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee

"Members of our nation’s armed forces have served with courage and honor and should have a place to call home."

MPA Launches Fundraising Campaign To Add I-94, Hank Aaron State Trail Signage for Milwaukee Soldiers Home

Dec 18th, 2013 by Milwaukee Preservation Alliance

National Trust offers $5,000 matching grant for public donations through the end of 2013

Milwaukee VAMC Commences Repairs on Historic “Soldiers Home” Building

Sep 20th, 2012 by Milwaukee Preservation Alliance

Today, the grand structure continues to dominate the landscape, but is in dire need of repair.

Neighborhood Buildings

• 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.

• Headquarters Building

  

• 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.

• 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.

• VA Medical Center

  

• Ward Memorial Hall

  

  Historic former theater on Soldiers Home campus.