The Barry Company listed for sale an iconic, approximately 16,500-square-foot, 40-foot-high clear span building located along the Menomonee River in the Menomonee Valley in Milwaukee.
The property could potentially have up to three floors of space. The building has approximately 750 feet of frontage on the Menomonee River, which could be used for development of a riverwalk and related outdoor space. The property is in an Opportunity Zone and there may be potential for New Market Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits among other incentives offed by the Menomonee Valley Partners.
The building’s architectural elements certainly have a rich history. Originally constructed in 1904, the Purifier House building is on the campus of the Milwaukee Gas Light Company’s former West Side Plant. This unique structure was the product of renowned architect Alexander Eschweiler, who designed it in the Richardsonian Romanesque style.
Zimmerman Architectural Studios renovated a neighboring building for their corporate headquarters, paying homage to the campus’s roots and showcasing striking views of the original trusswork.
