Wimmer Communities would convert five-story building, a former shoe polish factory. By Jeramey Jannene - Jan 25th, 2021 04:29 pm //end headline wrapper ?>125-129 N. Water St. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.
The Historic Third Ward could land a second hotel under a proposal from Wimmer Communities.
A request pending before the Historic Third Ward Architectural Review Board calls for the five-story building at 125-129 N. Water St. to be converted to a hotel. No additional details on the project were available. The project is scheduled to be reviewed on Wednesday.
The building, constructed in 1892 according to the Wisconsin Historical Society, was the long-time home of the Harri Hoffman Company. The company, known for its Hoffco Shoe Polish, was based at the building since 1963. The structure was originally built for a predecessor firm of Laacke & Joys.