From: AbelPC [abelpc@wi.rr.com]
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 7:10 PM
To: Elmer, Linda; historicpreservation
Cc: info@supportmilwaukeehotel.com
Subject: New Downtown Mariott

As a Downtown Milwaukee business owner, I whole-heartedly support the new Downtown Hotel proposal. Jobs will not only be created by the hotel in and of itself, but also by other businesses that will be drawn to this block. The design looks wonderful and mixes well with its older neighbors. This is a fine example of new and old architecture blending beautifully.

 

As for the "historic" buildings currently occupying this space: they won't be missed. These aren't exactly the Pabst building. Taking these down will be no different than tearing down a strip mall 75 years from now. The Marriott appears to have far more effort applied to the design. True historic structures with architectural significance always get my vote to stay. These "historic" buildings do not fit in this category.  I bet the designers back in the day would feel the same way (in their hearts at least).

 

Do the responsible thing for Milwaukee and favor the new Marriott.

 

Brian Abel

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