Serb Hall, the historic fish fry and political event space, is for sale: Reports
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MILWAUKEE â American Serb Memorial Hall, long known for its fish fries as well as a venue space for political rallies and presidential visits, is now for sale, according to reports.
The space, located at 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave. in Milwaukee, will be listed by Founders 3 Real Estate, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and OnMilwaukee report. The real estate company has yet to update its website regarding the property.
Serb Hall was founded more than 70 years ago and has since become known as a space for notable political events. A number of presidents have stopped by over the years, including John F. Kennedy, Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Lyndon Johnson, Ronald Reagan, George Bush and Bill Clinton, Milwaukee County Supervisor Joseph J. Czarnezki says.
The pandemic decimated business. Owner suggests other uses possible for property. By Jeramey Jannene - Jan 25th, 2021 06:36 pm //end headline wrapper ?>American Serb Hall. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.
You can buy a piece of history on Milwaukee’s South Side. But that also means it could soon be last call for one of Milwaukee’s popular fish fry offerings and event venues.
American Serb Hall, the event venue at 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., is being listed for sale by its owner, St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral. The congregation retained Founders 3 as its listing agent.
“Our Saint Sava congregation recognizes that the business realities of today and in the foreseeable future present an unfavorable financial path going forward,” said the church in a statement. “However, because of the prominent and desirable location of the property, we’re confident that there will be positive alternative use options that will better serve the church and loca
American Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave. Photo by Dave Reid.
With a commitment to ensuring the next possible best use of American Serb Memorial Hall – the iconic event, banquet facility and famous fish fry – St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, the property owner, has retained Founders 3 Real Estate to list the property located at 5101 W. Oklahoma Avenue. Like so many restaurants and hospitality venues nationwide, Serb Hall has been by severely impacted by COVID-19 and the resulting loss of revenues.
“Serb Hall is a beloved institution that has served the Milwaukee community for more than 70 years,” said a spokesperson for the Serb Hall Board. “Our Saint Sava congregation recognizes that the business realities of today and in the foreseeable future present an unfavorable financial path going forward. However, because of the prominent and desirable location of the property, we’re confident that there will be positive alternative use options that will better serve th