June 13, 2010

In the Civil War-era village nestled behind Miller Park are three of Milwaukee’s oldest and most architecturally significant buildings. Today, nailed across their entrances are signs that read, “Building Closed – Do Not Enter,” in bold red letters.

Those signs may not mean the end for the buildings, but time is running short.

For years the buildings have deteriorated as efforts to save them, including a re-development proposal by the city in 2007, failed.

The Soldiers Home village on the Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center grounds, is under consideration for national landmark status, which would qualify it for federal funding for restoration.