June 17, 2011

MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee site whose history dates back to President Abraham Lincoln is in danger.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated the Milwaukee Soldiers Home Historic District as one of the 11 most endangered historic places in 2011.

The 90-plus acre district is on the Clement Zablocki Medical Center grounds in Milwaukee. It was started as a recovery place for injured veterans, and was established in 1865.

Snow caused part of the roof on the main building to collapse this winter, leaving a gaping hole.

Washington, DC – United States Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) spoke in Washington, DC this morning as the National Trust for Historic Preservation named the National Soldiers Home Historic District one of the eleven most endangered historic places in the country. Congresswoman Moore said, “These buildings have served veterans since the Civil War.  They are a