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Cream of the Cream City Awards   

The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission's Cream of the Cream City Historic Preservation Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions in the field of historic preservation and heritage education in the city of Milwaukee.

The 2007 Cream of the Cream City Awards were presented at a ceremony on May 29, 2008.
   
 

2007 winners
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Button Block Column Restoration
500 N. Water Street . Button Block LLC/Taxman Investment Company
Button Block

Restoration and replacement of the corner column at the Button Block Building included removal of the existing granite column, sandstone base and limestone pier down to expose the existing timber piles. These piles were then cut down to solid material and a new concrete pile cap and pier were constructed. Additional repairs were done to rotted timber piles underneath the exterior load-bearing walls.


James Brown Double House
1122 N. Astor Street . Brico Fund LLC
Double House

This 156-year-old structure, one of the earliest houses built in the Yankee Hill neighborhood, is a rugged survivor that has adapted with the times The entire home was restored and now houses the offices of the Brico Fund, LLC.


Pritzlaff Hardware Building Restoration
1033 N. Old World Third Street . 1033 Old World 3rd LLC/Salvatore G. Safina 
Pritzlaff Hardware Building Restoration

The Pritzlaff Hardware Company Building is a fine example of the Italianate style and is part of a historic district listed in the National Register of Historic Places as well as having local historic designation. The building had suffered from the kind of change that afflicts so many older commercial buildings. The entire exterior of this building was restored and a new, appropriate storefront was added.


St. Hedwig Church Preservation Stewardship
1716 N. Humboldt Avenue . Three Holy Women Parish
St. Hedwig Church

Heritage preservation work and restoration of copper roof brings St. Hedwig church back to its visual glory as the spiritual heart of the Brady Street neighborhood since its completion in 1886. Founded by a group of determined Polish immigrants, St. Hedwig Church is now part of Three Holy Women Parish that also incorporates Holy Rosary Church (Irish origins) and St. Rita’s Church (Italian origins). The parish reflects the melting pot that is the Brady Street area.


Scranton Stockdale Renovation
2865 N. Hackett Avenue . John and Kimberly Kramer
Scranton Stockdale

Built in 1921, this home had its front porch restored and aluminum siding removed to reveal the historic exterior.
 

 
Previous award winners:
  2006    2002
  2005   2001
  2004   1993-2000
  2003    
       
       
       

 
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