Title: Historic Third Ward Association Records
Inclusive Dates: 1976-1997

Creator:

• Historic Third Ward Association (Milwaukee, Wis.) Records

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 101

Quantity:

• 3.8 cubic ft. (4 boxes)
• 7 oversize folders

Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

Records of a non-profit community association which coordinated the redevelopment of the Historic Third Ward area of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The records date largely from the late 1980s through the 1990s; few records exist from the association's early years. The collection provides remarkably detailed information on the association's activities, especially its award-winning Streetscape Project. The project redesigned streets, lighting, and the overall appearance of the ward. Design and planning studies document the economic potential and architectural history of the ward. The records of the association's Architectural Review Board (ARB) contain details on how local property owners complied with design standards. The collection also includes numerous blueprints of the Streetscape Project and the association-sponsored parking structure (a retail and parking facility). No blueprints exist for individual buildings except for those submitted to the ARB, which are usually details of exteriors. Photographs of building exteriors are available for many of the structures.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0101

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The Historic Third Ward Development Association incorporated on October 27, 1976. The purpose of the association was to "develop and coordinate the betterment of all interests in the Historic Third Ward Area of Milwaukee."

Architectural Review Board: The ARB is appointed by the mayor, and the chair also sits on the HTWA Board of Directors. The ARB covers the geographic area of Business Improvement District No. 2. The ARB oversees proposed exterior changes to buildings, and issues Certificate of Approval for construction. The records include the minutes of the ARB meetings, applications and blueprints submitted for review, and the certificates.

Blueprints: The collection includes numerous blueprints of the Streetscape Project, parking structure and changes to buildings that were administered by the Architectural Review Board. Of particular interest are the Streetscape blueprints, which provide excellent details on the locations of buildings and planned changes.

Board of Directors: The board records contain minutes of meetings, committee reports, financial and membership information, and the executive director's notes.

Photographs: In 1991, the association photographed many Third Ward buildings and streets. The images, found in binder in box 8 are all exterior shots, organized by street name, then by address. General street scenes are found at the back of the binder. Images submitted to the Architectural Review Board are found in the ARB folders.

The files are organized alphabetically by personal name, name of office, or by subject, then chronologically. Files can contain a variety of materials, including correspondence, staff memos, and reports.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• Business Improvement District No. 2 Records. UWM Manuscript Collection 102.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

The association donated the collection to the Archives in March 1997 (accession 1996-037).

Processing Information

Mark A. Vargas processed the collection at the Archives in May 1997.

Box   1 Folder   1	After the Fire Marker, 1992
Box   1 Folder   2	Analysis of the Redevelopment Potential of Riverfront Properties in Milwaukee's Third Ward, 1990
Box   1 Folder   3	Annual Meetings, 1989-1995
Box   1 Folder   4	Architectural Review Board, 1989-1994
Box   1 Folder   5	Architectural Review Board, Appointments, 1990-1991
Box   1 Folder   6	Architectural Review Board, Bylaws and Procedures, 1991
Box   1 Folder   7	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for 246, 311, 525 and 631 East Chicago Street, 1992-1995
Box   1 Folder   8	Architectural Review Board, Certificate of Approval for 252 East Menomonee Street, 1992
Box   1 Folder   9	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for 207, 231, 310, 320, 425, and 633 North Buffalo Street
Box   1 Folder   10	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for 114, 151, 202, and 232 North Jackson Street, 1993-1996
Box   1 Folder   11	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for 126, 300, and 301 North Jefferson Street, 1993-1997
Box   1 Folder   12	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for 100, 121, 143, 158, 165, 217, 241, and 400 North Broadway, 1992-1996
Box   1 Folder   13	Architectural Review Board, Certificate of Approval for 159 North Broadway, 1995-1996
Box   1 Folder   14	Architectural Review Board, Certificate of Approval for 234 North Broadway, 1994-1996
Box   1 Folder   15	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for 143, 207, 219, and 316 North Milwaukee Street, 1995-1997
Box   1 Folder   16	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for 350 and 412 North Plankinton Avenue, 1992-1994
Box   1 Folder   17	Architectural Review Board, Certificate of Approval for 420 North Van Buren Street, 1996
Box   1 Folder   18	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for 102, 124, 208, 225, 233, and 236 North Water Street, 1992-1997
Oversize Folder   1	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for East Chicago and East Erie Street
Oversize Folder   2	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for North Broadway
Box   Oversize Folder   3	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for North Jackson Street
Oversize Folder   4	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for North Jefferson Street
Oversize Folder   5	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for North Milwaukee Street and North Plankinton Avenue
Oversize Folder   6	Architectural Review Board, Certificates of Approval for North Water Street
Box   1 Folder   19	Architectural Review Board, Design Guidelines Committee, 1989
Box   1 Folder   20	Architectural Review Board, Design Guidelines for the Historic Third Ward District, 1990
Box   1 Folder   21	Architectural Review Board, Design Guidelines, Grant, 1988-1989
Box   1 Folder   22	Architectural Review Board, Guidelines, 1989-1990
Box   1 Folder   23	Architectural Review Board, Minutes of Meetings, 1991-1992
Box   1 Folder   24	Architectural Review Board, Minutes of Meetings, 1993
Box   1 Folder   25	Architectural Review Board, Minutes of Meetings, 1994
Box   1 Folder   26	Architectural Review Board, Minutes of Meetings, 1995
Box   1 Folder   27	Architectural Review Board, Minutes of Meetings, 1996
Box   1 Folder   28	Architectural Review Board, Minutes of Meetings, 1997
Box   1 Folder   29	Architectural Review Board, Opposition, 1991
Box   4 Folder   1	Architectural Review Board, Proposed Downtown Milwaukee Plant for Grainger, 1993
Box   4 Folder   2	Architectural Review Board, Proposed Improvement Plan for North Water Street, 1993
Box   4 Folder   3	Architectural Review Board, Side Elevations for 143 North Broadway, undated
Box   1 Folder   30	Architectural Review Board, Support, 1991
Box   1 Folder   31	Articles of Incorporation, 1976
Box   1 Folder   32	Board of Directors, George Meyer, 1987-1990
Box   1 Folder   33-34	Board of Directors, Minutes of Meetings, 1988
Box   1 Folder   35	Board of Directors, Minutes of Meetings, 1989
Box   1 Folder   36	Board of Directors, Minutes of Meetings, 1993
Box   1 Folder   37	Board of Directors, Minutes of Meetings, 1994
Box   1 Folder   38	Board of Directors, Minutes of Meetings, 1995
Box   2 Folder   1-2	Board of Directors, Minutes of Meetings, 1996
Box   2 Folder   3	Board of Directors, Retreat, 1994
Box   2 Folder   4	Broadway Apartments, 1984-1988
Box   2 Folder   5	Buffalo Building, 1984
Box   2 Folder   6	Bylaws, 1988-1995
Box   2 Folder   7	Catalano Square, 1987
Box   2 Folder   8	Coalition for Historic Preservation, 1991
Box   2 Folder   9	Committee Task Descriptions, 1988-1996
Box   2 Folder   10	Condominium Project, 1992
Box   2 Folder   11	Cramer Marine, 1989-1990
Box   2 Folder   12	Development Committee, 1995
Box   2 Folder   13	Dillinger Motion Picture, 1990
Box   2 Folder   14	Economic Development Initiative for the Historic Third Ward, undated
Box   2 Folder   15	Event Promotion Committee, 1995
Box   2 Folder   16	Executive Committee, 1988-1989
Box   2 Folder   17	Farmer's Market, 1988-1991
Box   2 Folder   18	Fireboat House, 1988-1990
Box   2 Folder   19	Firstar Development Corporation, 1993
Box   2 Folder   20	Fresh Produce Surveys, 1988-1989
Box   2 Folder   21	Hawthorne Building, 1990
Box   2 Folder   22	Historic Third Ward Urban Design and Development Potentials Study, undated
Box   4 Folder   4	Italian Community Center, Historical Marker, 1993
Box   4 Folder   5	Italian Community Center, News Clippings, 1989
Box   2 Folder   23	Investment Tax Credits, 1985
Box   2 Folder   24	Long Range Planning Committee, 1987-1988
Box   2 Folder   25	Menomonee Valley Greenway Feasibility Study, 1992-1993
Box   2 Folder   26	Merchants Association, 1994-1995
Box   2 Folder   27	Merchants Association, Meeting Minutes, 1994-1995
Box   2 Folder   28	Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission, 1986-1988
Box   2 Folder   29	Milwaukee Magazine Article, "Too Much Good Taste," 1992
Box   2 Folder   30	Milwaukee River Dock Wall Study, 1988
Oversize Folder   7	Milwaukee Riverfront Development
Box   2 Folder   31	Milwaukee Riverwalk Guidelines, 1983, 1987
Box   2 Folder   32	National Register of Historic Places, Nomination, 1983
Box   2 Folder   33	News Clippings, 1983-1995
Box   2 Folder   34	Newsletters, 1984-1987
Box   2 Folder   35	Nominating Committee, 1987-1993
Box   4 Folder   6	Ogden Mural Sketches, 1993
Box   4 Folder   7	Parking Structure Plans, 1993
Box   2 Folder   36	Personnel/Compensation Committee, 1990-1995
Box   3	Photographs, 1991
Box   2 Folder   37	Press Releases, 1993-1994
Box   2 Folder   38	Publicity, 1992-1993
Box   2 Folder   39	Renewal Plan for the North and South Water Street - East Erie Street Redevelopment Project Area, 1992
Box   2 Folder   40	Riverfront Committee, 1989-1990
Box   2 Folder   41	Riverfront Design Study, 1986-1989
Box   2 Folder   42	Riverfront Design Study, 1990
Box   2 Folder   43	Riverlink Design Guidelines, 1989-1993
Box   2 Folder   44	Riverwalk, 1994-1995
Box   4 Folder   8	Sketch of Gateway, undated
Box   2 Folder   45	State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1989-1990
Box   4 Folder   9	Storefront Planning Retreat, 1994
Box   2 Folder   46	Strategic Planning Retreat, 1994
Box   2 Folder   47	Urban Renewal Boundaries, 1991-1992
Box   2 Folder   48	Urban Romance Brochure, 1991-1992
Box   2 Folder   49	The Ward on Water, Photographic Exhibit, 1990-1991