Number
171810
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the Permanent Historic Designation of the property at 2900 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, the William C. Kneisler Tavern Building (The White House), in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution grants permanent historic designation of the property at 2900 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, the William C. Kneisler Tavern Building (The White House), in the 14th Aldermanic District.
...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 July 9, 2018 meeting, by a unanimous vote of six (6) ayes, recommended historic designation of the property at 2900 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, the William C. Kneisler Tavern Building (The White House); and
Whereas, This building 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-5. Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen
e-9. Its unique location as a singular physical characteristic which represents an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the city.
; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the property at 2900 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, the William C. Kneisler Tavern Building (The White House),, further described as:
HANSON & MILBRATH'S SUBD NO 1 IN SW 1/4 SEC 10-6-22 BLOCK 3 LOT 20 BID #44
be designated as a Milwaukee historic site. The Preservation Guidelines pursuant to the Historic Designation Study Report, a copy of which is attached to this file, shall apply to this s...
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