Paper Box Lofts / Milwaukee, WI

Constructed in 1920, the five-story red and cream city brick building was once home to the Milwaukee Paper Box Company, a light manufacturer of intricate candy boxes. Already on the National Register of Historic Places, Continuum was sensitive to the original industrial-style architecture. The renovation honors the building’s former function and meets the community’s housing needs. Collaborating with a historical consultant, Continuum submitted the complete package with construction drawings to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the National Park Service (NPS). Paper Box Lofts now includes 72 units of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a community room, children’s play area, and both indoor and outdoor parking.  

CLIENT: Jackson East Development, LLC
Historic Consulting services Continuum provided: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3