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Commission approves removable Seeds of Health mural after artist agrees to waive rights
Summary
The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a removable mural on the south wall of 918 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., after artist Tia Richardson described Polytab panels, community involvement and agreed to relinquish artist rights; staff recommended conditions for breathable adhesives and documented test‑panel removal.
The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for a removable mural proposed for the south wall of 918 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue, authorizing installation on removable Polytab panels and asking the applicants to use breathable adhesives and document removal procedures.
Staff presented photos and test‑panel documentation showing that three small Polytab test strips were installed, varnished and later removed with minimal visible brick penetration. Staff said two contractors — Houlton Brothers and State Painting Company — provided memos stating the removal did not damage the masonry, and recommended approval with conditions to seek a breathable adhesive if…
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