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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Monday, March 2, 2026 · 3:00 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Commission held a routine meeting approving 16 certificates of appropriateness for various property improvements and alterations across Milwaukee's historic districts and designated properties. Almost all proposals passed unanimously, including plans for building improvements, signage, roof work, and a new historic plaque honoring Malcolm X's childhood home. One proposal for a third-floor balcony addition was held in committee for further review.

Key Decisions

  • Malcolm X childhood home plaque on Walnut Street overpass Recommended for Adoption
  • University Club alterations and entrance canopy at 924 E. Wells Street Recommended for Adoption
  • Third-floor balcony addition at 2015 N. Lake Drive Held in Committee
  • Trowbridge Street School green infrastructure and playground improvements Recommended for Adoption
  • Sherman Park monument sign for Boys & Girls Club Recommended for Adoption
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 1. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for mothball status at 2863 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District, for LaShanda Anderson.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by Sally Peltz, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  2. 2. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for an entrance canopy on Wells Street, various secondary entrance canopies, and alterations to the north wing at the University Club, 924 E. Wells Street, an individually designated historic property, for Northwestern Mutual.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Nicholas Hans Robinson, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  3. 3. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for mothball status at 2544 N. Sherman Boulevard, in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Jennifer Luckett.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  4. 4. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for adding a third floor balcony at 2015 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point South Historic District for John and Sarah Hambrook.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by Sally Peltz, that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  5. 5. Resolution authorizing an historic site plaque on the Walnut Street overpass acknowledging the location of a childhood home of Malcolm X.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Nicholas Hans Robinson, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  6. The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
  7. 6. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for rebuilding a rear stoop at 1223 N. Prospect Ave., in the First Ward Triangle Historic District for Mason Khan.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  8. 7. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a monument sign in along Burleigh street in Sherman Park at 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard / 3001 N. 41st Street, in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Milwaukee County Parks and the Boys & Girls Club.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  9. 8. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for new asphalt roof at 2912 E. Belleview Pl., in the North Point North Historic District for Samuel J. Radcliffe.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  10. 9. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for various improvements at 2712-2714 W. McKinley Boulevard, in the Cold Spring Park Historic District for the City of Milwaukee, NIDC.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  11. 10. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior fire repair at 953 N. 33rd Street, in the Concordia Historic District for Michael Salamonski.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  12. 11. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installing replica colored glass windows at 1119 E. Knapp Street , in the First Ward Triangle Historic District for WSP Peltz House.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  13. 12. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for one wall sign and one projecting sign at 1716 N. Arlington Place, in the Brady Street Historic District for Legend Larry’s and JWK Management.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 13. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for green infrastructure upgrades and playground improvements at 1943 E. Trowbridge Street, the Trowbridge Street School (of Great Lakes Studies), an individually designated historic property, for Milwaukee Public Schools.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  15. 14. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a permanent banner sign at 1310 E. Brady Street, in the Brady Street Historic District for Apollo Cafe.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  16. 15. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a wood fence at 2424 N. Grant Blvd., in the Grant Boulevard Historic District, for K. Isabel Sternberg.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  17. 16. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for new HVAC equipment at 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, the Milwaukee River Flushing Tunnel Station, for Colectivo and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  18. Review and approval of the minutes from the last meeting 1/12/2026.
  19. Review and approval of the 2025 Annual Report
  20. Election of a Vice-Chair.
  21. Updates and announcements.
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  28. Roll call
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