Number
131335
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Substitute resolution granting historic designation to the Germania Building at 135 W. Wells Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution designates the Germania Building at 135 W. Wells Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District, as a City of Milwaukee Historic Structure
...Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Ordinance, s. 320-21 of the Code of Ordinances, provides that historic sites, structures and districts may be designated by the Common Council upon the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission; and
Whereas, The Historic Preservation Commission, at its February 10, 2014 meeting, by a vote of six (6) ayes and zero (0) noes, recommended permanent designation of the Germania Building at 135 W. Wells Street as an historic structure;
Whereas, This structure possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship and association and fulfills the following criterion set forth in s. 320-21-3:
e-1. Its exemplification and development of the cultural, economic, social or historic heritage of the city, state of Wisconsin or the United States
e-3 Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the city of Milwaukee
e-5. Its embodiment of the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen.
; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Germania Building at 135 W. Wells Street, and further described as follows:
Tax Key No. 3920001121, DENISON & MARTIN'S SUBD OF LOTS 1-2-3 BLK 59 NE 1/4 29-7-22 LOTS 1-2-3 & 8 THRU 12 BID #21
be designated as a Milwaukee historic structure. The Preservation Guidelines pursuant to the Historic Designation Study Report, a copy of which is attached to this file, shall apply to this site and is adopted by the Common Council as part of this file.
Requestor
Drafter
LME
02/11/14