Number
250790
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. TAYLOR AND STAMPER, II
Title
Substitute resolution renaming Marketplace Triangle as George Gary Park.
Analysis
This resolution renames the Marketplace Triangle, located at 2020 West Fond du Lac Avenue. in the 15th Aldermanic District, as “George Gary Park” in recognition of George Gary’s leadership in sustaining the mission of Columbia Savings and Loan Bank.
Body
Whereas, Marketplace Triangle, located at the southeast corner of 21st Street and Fond du Lac Avenue in the city of Milwaukee, serves as an important community gathering space; and
Whereas, Columbia Savings and Loan Bank, founded by Wilbur and Ardie Halyard and located at 2020 West Fond du Lac Avenue, was a pioneering Black-owned financial institution that provided critical support for African American families and entrepreneurs during times of exclusion from mainstream banking; and
Whereas, George Gary has been instrumental in carrying on the mission and legacy of the Halyards by sustaining the work and impact of Columbia Savings and Loan Bank, ensuring that their vision of financial empowerment and community advancement continues to endure; and
Whereas, Renaming Marketplace Triangle as “George Gary Park” appropriately honors George Gary’s lifelong contributions to economic justice, community development, and the preservation of Milwaukee’s African American legacy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that Marketplace Triangle, located at the southeast corner of 21st Street and Fond du Lac Avenue, is hereby renamed “George Gary Park; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized to take all actions necessary and expedient to carry out the intent of the resolution.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB180987-1
Addis Zewdie
09/08/2025