A historic building in Milwaukee that has housed a meat market, tavern, and charitable organization over the years is being renovated into an arts community center.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the $6 million redevelopment of the Walker’s Point facility is expected to be completed by December. It’ll include an event space, a cafe, gallery and art studio space, as well as offices for nonprofits in the community.
The facility will house Arts (at) Large, an organization that aims to integrate different kinds of arts education in schools and communities throughout Milwaukee. The center will be part of a series of new projects that have appeared in the area.
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The building was built in 1890 and served as a recreation and art center for children of several nationalities in the late 1930s.
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