Say goodbye to the Essen Haus
Photos by Retiring Guy Developer proposes major mixed-use project for Essen Haus site in downtown Madison . ( Capital Times , 3/25/2019) After several unsuccessful attempts to redevelop the aging Essen Haus German restaurant, along with the surrounding properties on East Wilson Street, a new developer is proposing a mixed-use development with about 250 apartments on the downtown Madison site. Developer downsizes initial plans for Essen Haus block after neighborhood, city feedback . ( Capital Tiems , 4/24/2019) Vernacular architecture? The plans were altered to save four houses on South Blair Street. Lance McGrath , owner of the McGrath Property Group, confirmed in an email that demolishing those houses is no longer on the table.