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| By Jeff Sherman OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Jeff Sherman |
| Published July 1, 2004 at 5:28 a.m. |
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On Wednesday afternoon at the northwest corner of Water Street and St. Paul in the Third Ward's Riverwalk Park sat an antique John Deere tractor, a plow and a few roaming cows. Signs of the state's farming heritage, of course, but on this day a new, state-of-art, yet organic year-round public market finally broke ground -- or plowed ground, as the organizers put it.
Music, animals, nearly 200 guests and market samplings prepared by local chefs also were on the agenda, as well as a cast of several speakers including David A. Sampson, US Dept of Commerce, Asst. Secretary for Economic Development, a representative from Sen. Herb Kohl's office, Congressman Paul Ryan, State Secretary of Commerce Cory Nettles (filling in for Governor Doyle who had another commitment), Alice in Dairyland Betsy Francoeur, County Executive Scott Walker and Mayor Tom Barrett.
It was more than fresh news for the downtown Milwaukee neighborhood, as the official groundbreaking for the market was another shot in the arm that will put Milwaukee on par with cities that already have similar markets, most notably Seattle's Pike's Place Market. The Pike Place Market began in 1907 and is a vital part of Seattle's social and economic fabric. Milwaukee area leaders and residents know the Milwaukee Public Market has the same abilities.
Wendy K. Baumann, one of the project's initial champions, thanked sponsors and friends and said The Milwaukee Public Market will be "a public space, an open space with no entrance fees that welcome people at all times."
Ryan said the project is "a clear winner for the Milwaukee community and Milwaukee."
Sampson, who represented the EDA which has committed $2.5 million to the project, said, "The Commerce Department is pleased to partner with the people of Milwaukee and set the stage for investment and innovation through economic development grants like these. President Bush is committed to working with local communities to grow the economy, create jobs and encourage investments."
Organizers are still in the midst of a $10 million campaign that has reached 87% of its goal.
Actual construction is scheduled to begin July 12, 2004 with completion by Summer 2005.
Here are some facts:
The Milwaukee Public Market web site is: milwaukeepublicmarket.org
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