Milwaukee (January 30, 2013) - The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance announced today that the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center has commenced the stabilization of Ward Memorial Theater, in the National Soldiers Home National Historic Landmark District. The work comes on the heels of completed roof stabilization work on a rear wing section of the District's "Old Main" building.

The repairs have been a key focus of a broad group of community leaders that make up the Milwaukee VA Soldiers Home Community Advisory Council. The group, formed after the District's designation as one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, has come together to advocate for the protection, repair and rehabilitation of the district's vacant buildings and identify a vision for returning the buildings to the service of veterans.

 

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