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Historic Preservation Commission (Mar 2, 2026): Vice‑Chair elected; multiple Certificates of Appropriateness approved; Malcolm X plaque authorized

MilwaukeeMar 2, 20263 min read

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The Commission convened March 2, 2026 in City Hall Room 301‑B. Patricia Keating Kahn was elected Vice‑Chair. The body approved mothball extensions with six‑month reporting for two properties, unanimously approved an entrance canopy for the University Club (target completion June 2027), held a third‑floor balcony proposal in committee, and authorized a WisDOT‑approved Walnut Street overpass plaque acknowledging the location of a childhood home of Malcolm X. Multiple staff‑approved Certificates of Appropriateness were recommended for adoption. Minutes and the 2025 annual report were approved; awards nominations were announced.

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

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Elected Patricia Keating Kahn as Vice‑Chair (commission reconvened under her at 3:10 PM).
Approved a six‑month mothball extension for 2863 N. Grant Boulevard (LaShanda Anderson); applicant to provide project updates to staff and install at least two windows before the next check‑in.
Approved a one‑year mothball timeframe with six‑month status updates for 2544 N. Sherman Boulevard (Jennifer Luckett) to replace a chain‑link fence with a privacy fence when finances allow.
Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for the University Club Wells Street entrance canopy (matte black architecturally exposed structural steel with laminated glass, integrated lighting and heaters); overall project target completion date June 2027.
Held in committee the application for adding a third‑floor balcony at 2015 N. Lake Drive (John and Sarah Hambrook).
Authorized an historic site plaque on the Walnut Street overpass acknowledging the location of a childhood home of Malcolm X (1012 W. Galena Street identified as relevant address; WisDOT approved plaque location); finalize text/format and proceed with installation planning.
Recommended for adoption multiple staff‑approved Certificates of Appropriateness, including rebuilding a rear stoop at 1223 N. Prospect Ave.; monument sign in Sherman Park (3000 N. Sherman Blvd. / 3001 N. 41st St.); new asphalt roof at 2912 E. Belleview Pl.; improvements at 2712‑2714 W. McKinley Blvd.; exterior fire repair at 953 N. 33rd St.; replica colored glass windows at 1119 E. Knapp St.; wall and projecting signs at 1716 N. Arlington Place; green infrastructure and playground improvements at 1943 E. Trowbridge St. (Trowbridge Street School, Milwaukee Public Schools); permanent banner at 1310 E. Brady St.; wood fence at 2424 N. Grant Blvd.; and new HVAC equipment at 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive (Milwaukee River Flushing Tunnel Station) for Colectivo and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Approved minutes from 1/12/2026 and the 2025 Annual Report.
Announcements: awards nominations open (members encouraged to submit; preferred self‑submissions with photos).

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