Other Notable Buildings

E. 318-324 N. Jackson Street

The National Grocery Warehouse was built on this site in 1905. In 1953, the Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center moved to this location. The charitable organization renovated the structure in 1988.

F. 302 N. Jackson Street

This Building was erected in 1893 for Cudahy Bros. to serve as a packing and processing plant. It included a smoke house, icehouse and barns. As a carriage house and horse stables, the structure kept the horses - transported by a counterweight elevator - on its third floor. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. purchased the building in 1992 and uses the space for its headquarters and clinic.

G. Third Ward Fire Historic Marker, Corner of N. Broadway and E. Chicago Streets

The historic marker describing the Third Ward fire on October 28, 1892 was erected in 1991. The fire, which caused the greatest property loss in Milwaukee's history, engulfed 16 city blocks, 215 railroad cars, and caused the loss of 4 lives and left 1900 people homeless. The marker also pays tribute to the dramatic effort of turn-of-the-century architects and merchants who rebuilt the district into Milwaukee's center of dry goods commerce.

H. Lady Elgin Historic Marker, Corner of N. Water and E. Erie Streets

Unveiled for the St. Patrick's Day celebration in March 1996, this marker commemorates the 1860 sinking of Lady Elgin off the Winnetka, Il shore. The ship, called "the Queen of the Lakes," carried over 500 passengers, most of whom were members of Milwaukee's Third Ward Irish community. The tragedy cost the lives of over 300 people to the turbulent Lake Michigan waters.