Police May Move Into Vacant Water Street Bar | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee police are eyeing a historic Water Street building—once home to Dukes on Water and Varsity bars—for a potential new public safety outpost, aiming to tackle rising crime in the area. The 1874 property, now owned by newly formed LLC 1207 North Water, LLC, led by real estate developer Kendall Breunig, has been vacant since May. While contractors have been seen on-site, it’s unclear if police plans are tied to those efforts. Alderman Bob Bauman confirms the property owner offered the space to the department, but whether they’ve accepted remains uncertain. This could mark a major shift for the neighborhood—if the city moves forward, it might turn a former entertainment hub into a frontline safety presence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46b4937546875ba1