Twenty-Five Floors of Grandeur: Reviving a Milwaukee Landmark Hotel

From roaring twenties glamour to a carefully orchestrated modern revival, Cindy Hamilton’s latest Historic Tax Credit Tool Box article in the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits explores the remarkable rehabilitation of Milwaukee’s iconic Hotel Schroeder—now the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. The piece dives into how a nearly century-old Art Deco landmark was thoughtfully refreshed using HTCs, balancing contemporary hospitality expectations with the preservation of stunning historic spaces, original layouts, and architectural craftsmanship. It’s a compelling look at how HTCs continue to drive both economic reinvestment and long-term preservation success for some of the country’s most recognizable historic hotels.