Commission continues mothball status for Catherine Foley Tavern after stability and graffiti remediation reports

The commission extended the mothball certificate of appropriateness for the Catherine Foley Tavern at 266 East Erie Street after the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance reported recent graffiti had been remediated and that the property is secure and being inspected weekly.

Carl Boneman, a board member of the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, told commissioners the building has been secured and that staff are conducting walkthroughs following an April storm; he said graffiti present as of the previous day had been removed and that the Alliance is working with the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee on a board‑up intervention design to reduce recurrence.

Commissioners asked about the time period for continued mothball status; staff and the chair confirmed a six‑month extension. The commission moved and approved the resolution by voice vote.