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Cream of the Cream City Awards

The Cream of the Cream City Awards, sponsored by the city’s Historic Preservation Commission and the Common Council, recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions in the field of historic preservation and heritage education/advocacy in the City of Milwaukee. The awards recognize projects large and small which have preserved the rich history of Milwaukee found in its varied architecture from the 19th and 20th centuries. The recipients of these awards have added value to their neighborhoods and Milwaukee by preserving the unique design and character of historically designated properties.


2025 Cream of the Cream City

2025 Cream of the Cream City Award Winners

 

On May 5th, the City of Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission selected award recipients for the 2025 Cream of the Cream City Awards. Award recipients were honored at the Cream of the Cream City Awards ceremony on May 29th, 2025, at Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery, 917 W. Juneau Ave., at 5:30pm. The winners are listed below.

Dubbel Dutch Hotel
817-819 N. Marshall St.
Category: Commercial Rehabilitation

Oriental Theater
2230 N. Farwell Ave.
Category: Commercial Rehabilitation

ThriveOn Collaboration
2153 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Category: Commercial Rehabilitation

Concordia 27
801 N. 27th St.
Category: Back From the Brink

Tannery Boutique Apartments
605-609 W. Virginia St.
Category: Back From the Brink

The Malt House (at Pabst Brewery)
1009 N. Juneau Ave.
Category: Back From the Brink

Fitz Apartments
2630 N. Hackett Ave..
Category: Sensitive Infill in a Historic District

 


Previous Cream of the Cream City award winners:

2024
2017

2014
2011-2013

2010

2009

2008
2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

1993 - 2000



Other Local Building Awards

Mayor's Design Awards

This award is presented to multiple projects each year in an ongoing effort to recognize design excellence throughout the city of Milwaukee. Recipients have added value to their neighborhoods by restoring, constructing or enhancing their properties in a way that respects the urban fabric and contributes to the character of their surroundings.

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