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HPC holds historic designation resolution for Second German Episcopal Church in committee

MilwaukeeDec 16, 20252 min read

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At a special meeting on December 16, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission considered Resolution 251276 to grant permanent historic designation to the Second German Episcopal Church (140 W. Garfield Ave.). Staff recommended designation based on criteria f-1, f-5, f-6, and f-9. After a public hearing with supporters and adjacent-property stakeholders, the Commission voted 5–0 to hold the resolution in committee until the January 12, 2026 HPC meeting.

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Opened and closed a public hearing on Resolution 251276 (Second German Episcopal Church); speakers included representatives from Historic Brewer Hills Association, Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, St. Marcus Ministries, and the property owner.
Staff recommendation: grant permanent historic designation based on ordinance criteria f-1, f-5, f-6, and f-9.
Motion to HOLD Resolution 251276 in committee prevailed (Aye: Pieper Eisenbrown, Jarosz, Bauman, Keating Kahn, Morales; No: 0; Excused: Robinson, Peltz). Resolution held until the January 12, 2026 HPC meeting.
No updates or announcements; meeting adjourned at 3:28 PM.

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