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Mitchell Street Grand Department Store rehabilitation

Milwaukee

Summary

A building once slated for demolition is now getting a full rehab with retail, a daycare, and apartments upstairs — the commission approved it with careful masonry-cleaning conditions.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Historic Mitchell Street residents and businesses gain housing, a daycare, and revived retail space.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingAug 3, 2026approved

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION — August 3, 2026

A building once slated for demolition is now getting a full rehab with retail, a daycare, and apartments upstairs — the commission approved it with careful masonry-cleaning conditions.

Related development

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Grand Department Store / Mitchell Market Place rehabilitation

Brings apartments, a daycare, and restored storefronts to a key Mitchell Street block.

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