Historic preservation enthusiasts, take note: Milwaukee is set to pay homage to its architectural guardians next week. The Cream of the Cream City Awards, hosted by the Preservation Commission and the Milwaukee Common Council, will highlight those who have devoted their energies to maintaining the historic character of the city. The ceremony is slated for Thursday, May 29 at Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery, starting at 5:30 p.m.
At this public gathering, honorees will be presented with a special commemorative brick – a fitting emblem to literally and figuratively build upon their contributions in preserving Milwaukee's historical edifices. The winners, a varied group, will rightfully shine under the spotlight for their work in safeguarding the city's past for its future. The detailed list of award recipients can be found in the attached document.
Alderman Robert J. Bauman, chair of the Historic Preservation Commission, has made it clear that the upcoming event is more than just an award ceremony. "The work that will be recognized on May 29 is inspiring", he remarked, ensuring the public that these efforts in preservation serve as physical bookmarks in Milwaukee's long and layered narrative. In a statement obtained by the City of Milwaukee, Alderman Bauman emphasizes the significance of projects "large and small which have preserved the rich history of Milwaukee found in its varied architecture from the 19th and 20th centuries."
The public is not only invited to attend but also encouraged to actively engage, to closely observe the tangible results of historic preservation. As refreshments are served, guests will have the opportunity to mingle with those who have tirelessly labored to make sure historical landmarks are more than relics, but living chapters of the narrative that is Milwaukee. To echo Alderman Bauman's words in an official release by the City of Milwaukee, the preservation efforts "truly looks like" in Milwaukee will be on full display for all who have an appreciation for the city's heritage and its ongoing story.
