Notable Buildings

1. 219 N. Milwaukee Street

In 1917, architect O.C Uehling designed the Phoenix Knitting Co. Plant #4 to house Phoenix's dyeing, washing, and knitting operations. Renovated and renamed the Phoenix Building in 1980, this seven story building is home to The Historic Third Ward Association, the Herzfeld Foundation, and the Penworthy Company. Numerous other businesses in the Phoenix Building include ad agencies, law firms, investment banking firms and more.

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2. 240 N. Milwaukee Street

The S. Heller Elevator Co. was built in 1908. The Art Moderne entrance was added in 1922 and in 1929 a connecting building was constructed on the corner. Within a few years, Heller had a printing company, an engraver and the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle as tenants. Heller closed its doors in 1956 and the building has been owned and occupied by the Two Forty Corporation since. A unique diving equipment manufacturer and supply shop, a running equipment store and women’s boutique share the space.

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3. 320 E. Buffalo Street

In 1922, Lockwood & Greene designed the Phoenix Hosiery Co. Plant #6 as the final phase of the company's six-year construction plan. By 1925, Phoenix was considered one of the largest silk hosiery factories in the United States. Picture Perfect, Sprout!, MODA3, VP Gallery and Fred Astaire Dance Studios occupy first floor retail. Engberg Anderson Design Partnership and Potawatomi Business Development Corporation as well as others occupy upper floors. A penthouse condominium is on the top floor.

4. 306 N. Milwaukee Street

This office and warehouse was built in 1915. Goodyear Tire & Rubber occupied the building from 1919 through the 30's. Later occupants included Firestone, Bostrom, a manufacturer of seat cushions, a dress manufacturer, and in 1957 Moebius Printing used it as a storage facility. Today a variety of businesses occupy the site including a printing service, an employment recruiter, a legal firm, an energy company, a pigment manufacturer, and an advertising agency.

5. 316 N. Milwaukee Street

Architects Schnetzky and Son designed this warehouse in 1914 for the Standard Paper Co., suppliers of paper for most of the Midwest's early 20th Century newspapers. Renovated and renamed the Landmark Building in 1987, it is home to numerous personal and professional service offices as well as Coquette Cafe, a French bistro owned and operated by Sandy and Angie D'Amato.