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MilwaukeeMax · February 27th, 2012, 01:50 AM

I agree..the Moderne has been making me think about that riverfront high rise that was one of the first high density proposals of the downtown "condo boom" of the late 90s and 2000s. It never was built, but I remember the excitement people had about it - I think it was to have been located along the eastern banks of the Milwaukee river just off of State and Edison I believe..I think it would have gone where the Rojahn and Malaney flower distributer is, if I'm not mistaken...

3rd_Coast · February 27th, 2012, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MilwaukeeMax

I agree..the Moderne has been making me think about that riverfront high rise that was one of the first high density proposals of the downtown "condo boom" of the late 90s and 2000s. It never was built, but I remember the excitement people had about it - I think it was to have been located along the eastern banks of the Milwaukee river just off of State and Edison I believe..I think it would have gone where the Rojahn and Malaney flower distributer is, if I'm not mistaken...

I remember that proposed development. The "River Tower" would have been an awesome building with the entire structure being clad in green glass curtain walls. Found the story about it in JS Archives.

Downtown condos gain financing
River Tower builders expect to break ground in December

Author: TOM DAYKIN Journal Sentinel staff
Publication: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI)
Publish Date: September 6, 2001

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River Tower, a proposed downtown condominium high-rise, has secured its construction financing and plans to break ground in December, a spokesman for the developers said Wednesday.

As a result, the 25-story River Tower would be the second among a group of four condo high-rises proposed for Milwaukee to begin construction.

skylinedude · March 1st, 2012, 04:51 PM

Has anyone found out if The Moderne was topping off today? They have already reached the 30th Floor and was checking to see if anyone has info on that.

Boatnurd · March 1st, 2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by skylinedude

Has anyone found out if The Moderne was topping off today? They have already reached the 30th Floor and was checking to see if anyone has info on that.

That would be really cool if they just kept building and fooled us all. The Moderne kept rising past the 40 story mark and all of us are standing at the base looking up wondering what the heck!

Eriol · March 2nd, 2012, 01:16 AM

Look for a pine tree or an American flag.

Paule · March 2nd, 2012, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Boatnurd

That would be really cool if they just kept building and fooled us all. The Moderne kept rising past the 40 story mark and all of us are standing at the base looking up wondering what the heck!

That was excellent Boatnurd, thank you...you almost had me believing.

eMatt543 · March 2nd, 2012, 05:10 PM

I see an American flag, and a tree on the top!!

MilwaukeeMax · March 2nd, 2012, 11:27 PM

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I see an American flag, and a tree on the top!!

They must have put those up today, then, because I didn't see those earlier this morning.

superbigshow1997 · March 4th, 2012, 07:13 PM

I think the moderne is an amazing new development and i cant wait to see it completed. After it is completed I would love to see alot of cleaning-up to do west of the milwaukee river and i have always dreamed of 2 condos one built on the east side of the milwaukee river and one on the west and both are connected with an enclosed-bridge like walkway over the river. I think that would rock!

skylinedude · March 7th, 2012, 05:35 PM

Here is a story from Biztimes on the topping off for The Moderne

http://www.biztimes.com/realestatewe...derne-tops-off

skylinedude · March 20th, 2012, 04:57 PM

These are from March 14th from their Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...2984962&type=1

Paule · April 14th, 2012, 12:16 AM

It would be nice to get an updated pic, please!

MilwaukeeMax · April 14th, 2012, 12:31 AM

sorry, guys... I would have been adding updated photos but I hurt my back pretty badly in February and I haven't been able to do much other than get to and from work. I'll see if I can snap some photos this weekend for you, though, and post them on here.

Paule · April 14th, 2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MilwaukeeMax

sorry, guys... I would have been adding updated photos but I hurt my back pretty badly in February and I haven't been able to do much other than get to and from work. I'll see if I can snap some photos this weekend for you, though, and post them on here.

Oh no! So sorry to hear that. I hope for a fast healing for you. If you're not up to it yet please don't go out of the way for us here.

bjkeys321 · April 27th, 2012, 05:39 PM

it looks like this wonderful news hasn't been posted yet
http://www.biztimes.com/article/2012...RS06/120429919

***i_am_hydrogen*** · April 30th, 2012, 04:55 AM

Taken on 4/27

MilwaukeeMax · May 2nd, 2012, 05:47 AM

My back is getting a bit better so I was able to snap a few shots today..

looksee · May 2nd, 2012, 06:34 PM

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My back is getting a bit better so I was able to snap a few shots today..

That's a great view from The Brewery (and wouldn't a highrise really stand out atop that hill?)

(& glad you're recuperating too.)

GarfieldPark · May 2nd, 2012, 08:15 PM

Nice shots MMax! I really like the first one -- one of my favorites of the Milwaukee skyline.

AcctStdntUWM · June 20th, 2012, 05:16 PM

That shot also really shows how well the Washington Square development would fill a void in the skyline. Especially if it were to be 30 stories.

March 1st, 2012, 04:51 PM	#243
skylinedude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 214 Likes (Received): 2	Topping off The Moderne today? Has anyone found out if The Moderne was topping off today? They have already reached the 30th Floor and was checking to see if anyone has info on that.

March 2nd, 2012, 05:10 PM	#247
eMatt543 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 94 Likes (Received): 0	TOPPED OFF I see an American flag, and a tree on the top!!

March 20th, 2012, 04:57 PM	#251
skylinedude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 214 Likes (Received): 2	Updated Mderne photos These are from March 14th from their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...2984962&type=1

April 27th, 2012, 05:39 PM	#255
bjkeys321 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Manhattan and Milwaukee Posts: 124 Likes (Received): 0	restaurant announced for Moderne it looks like this wonderful news hasn't been posted yet http://www.biztimes.com/article/2012...RS06/120429919

April 30th, 2012, 04:55 AM	#256
*i_am_hydrogen* muted Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 7,192 Likes (Received): 8	Taken on 4/27 __________________ flickrgallery

February 27th, 2012, 01:50 AM	#241
MilwaukeeMax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 965 Likes (Received): 8	I agree..the Moderne has been making me think about that riverfront high rise that was one of the first high density proposals of the downtown "condo boom" of the late 90s and 2000s. It never was built, but I remember the excitement people had about it - I think it was to have been located along the eastern banks of the Milwaukee river just off of State and Edison I believe..I think it would have gone where the Rojahn and Malaney flower distributer is, if I'm not mistaken...

March 2nd, 2012, 01:16 AM	#245
Eriol Cheesehead for Life Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 423 Likes (Received): 8	Look for a pine tree or an American flag.

March 4th, 2012, 07:13 PM	#249
superbigshow1997 what an awesome person. Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: wausau wisconsin Posts: 22 Likes (Received): 0	I think the moderne is an amazing new development and i cant wait to see it completed. After it is completed I would love to see alot of cleaning-up to do west of the milwaukee river and i have always dreamed of 2 condos one built on the east side of the milwaukee river and one on the west and both are connected with an enclosed-bridge like walkway over the river. I think that would rock!

March 7th, 2012, 05:35 PM	#250
skylinedude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 214 Likes (Received): 2	Here is a story from Biztimes on the topping off for The Moderne http://www.biztimes.com/realestatewe...derne-tops-off

April 14th, 2012, 12:16 AM	#252
Paule Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wausau Posts: 2,001 Likes (Received): 4	It would be nice to get an updated pic, please!

April 14th, 2012, 12:31 AM	#253
MilwaukeeMax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 965 Likes (Received): 8	sorry, guys... I would have been adding updated photos but I hurt my back pretty badly in February and I haven't been able to do much other than get to and from work. I'll see if I can snap some photos this weekend for you, though, and post them on here.

May 2nd, 2012, 05:47 AM	#257
MilwaukeeMax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 965 Likes (Received): 8	My back is getting a bit better so I was able to snap a few shots today..

May 2nd, 2012, 08:15 PM	#259
GarfieldPark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,590 Likes (Received): 13	Nice shots MMax! I really like the first one -- one of my favorites of the Milwaukee skyline.

June 20th, 2012, 05:16 PM	#260
AcctStdntUWM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 259 Likes (Received): 4	That shot also really shows how well the Washington Square development would fill a void in the skyline. Especially if it were to be 30 stories.

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