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Historic Preservation Commission acts on mothballing, window and garage requests; ratifies staff approvals
Summary
At its Oct. 6 meeting the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission extended mothball status for one building, approved several certificates, denied one window treatment, and ratified a set of staff-approved COAs. Several items were held for further follow-up.
The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission on Oct. 6 voted on a series of routine and contested preservation matters, extending temporary protections for one property, approving common repair requests on others, denying one proposed alteration and ratifying a group of staff-level approvals.
The commission unanimously voted to extend mothball status for 266 East Erie Street (the Catherine Foley Tavern) for six months while the owner continues fundraising and weatherproofing work. Staff reported the building is currently watertight, with a temporary EDPM roof membrane and boarded windows and doors; a six-month review was scheduled.
The commission also approved a certificate of repose for partial window replacement at 2452 North Grama Boulevard (Grant Boulevard Historic…
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