City of Milwaukee - File #: 231625

• File #: 231625
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/7/2024
• In control: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
• Final action: 3/11/2024
• Title: Substitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Grand Avenue Historic District on West Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th aldermanic district.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
3/11/2024	0	HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED; Minutes note: Mr. Tim Askin said the Grand Avenue historic district consists of 5 buildings, which are the only remaining single-use family homes along the Avenue. The owners moved out and the mansions were converted into offices, development opportunities and sorority houses. The Simpson house - designed in 1889 and a wood mansion and was designed by Edward Townsend Mix, a very prominent architect. Rudolph Stafford house - built in 1911 and also designed by a prominent house; owned by a fruit purveyor. The Meyer house - 3121 - Mr. Meyer was a German immigrant involved in the maritime industry. Fecala and George Brunner house - 3046 W. Wisconsin Ave. - also a rather prominent architect Lewis C. Todell house - built in 1913, a bungalow with craftsman features. Worked in the fur industry and ran a dry cleaning company, which became a national franchise. None of the houses are still family homes. Mr. Askins said the criteria meet sections e-3, e-5, e-6 and e-9 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. Eric Sobush - 3121 W. Wisconsin Ave. - does not his building included. Nor do the owners of the other designated properties. It will affect his resale value. Ms. Pieper Eisenbrown voted "no" due to collaboration and transparency reasons.	Pass	5:1
2/7/2024	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
231625
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Grand Avenue Historic District on West Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th aldermanic district.
...Analysis
This resolution grants permanent historic designation to the Grand Avenue Historic District on West Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th 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 March 11, 2024 meeting, by a vote of five (5) ayes, one (1) no and one (1) excused, recommended historic designation of the Grand Avenue Historic District on West Wisconsin Avenue; and

Whereas, These five buildings fulfill the following criterion set forth in s. 320-21-3:

e-3. Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the city

e-.5. Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen

e-6. Its identification as the work of an artist, architect, craftsman or master builder whose individual works have influenced the development of the city

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 Grand Avenue Historic District, which is comprised of the following five properties on West Wisconsin Avenue (3034, 3046, 3111, 3121 and 3127), further described as:

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