Statement from Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Executive Director Emma Rudd
MILWAUKEE (February 13, 2024) – Emma Rudd, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, issued the following statement today, regarding the announcement that the VA is partnering with The Alexander Company to restore and rehabilitate the Soldiers Home Chapel, Ward Memorial Theater and Governor’s Mansion on the Milwaukee Soldiers Home grounds:
Nearly three years ago, our community achieved a major milestone with the restoration of Old Main and five other historic buildings to the service of veterans. Today, we are so excited to see The Alexander Company and VA continue this great work with plans to restore three more iconic buildings for the service of our nation’s heroes. We thank them for their hard work, dedication and vision in making this major milestone possible.
About Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting stewardship and awareness of the historic, cultural, and economic value of Milwaukee’s built heritage. MPA aims to strengthen Milwaukee’s neighborhoods by advocating for and promoting their unique cultural spaces and architectural assets to foster a strong and vibrant community as well as demonstrating the link between historic preservation and viable economic development. Learn more at https://www.milwaukeepreservationalliance.org/.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
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