Sherman Phoenix
Sherman Phoenix is a shopping mall in the northwest side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
It opened in 2018 after civil unrest in the city caused local leaders to collaborate and find a way to create a more "inclusive economy."[1][2] The building was built out of a BMO Harris Bank building that had been burned during the city's unrest.[3] The building features a mural by Detroit artist Sydney James, partially funded by Gener8tor, the startup accelerator.[4]
Black entrepreneurs across the country have been inspired by the mall.[1] It struggled through its first years due to closures from the Covid-19 pandemic, but was able to survive through takeout orders and additional fundraising.[1]
The mall is located at 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
References
- ^ a b c Koyama, Isabel (June 15, 2021). "Sherman Phoenix celebrates reopening with Gov. Evers in attendance". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- ^ Hauer, Sarah (June 19, 2020). "A hub for Black entrepreneurs in Milwaukee focuses on sustainable change". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- ^ Moses, Hope (June 14, 2021). "Sherman Phoenix Is Reopening". Urban Milwaukee.
- ^ Ryan, Sean (June 26, 2019). "Sherman Phoenix mural being painted under partnership with gener8tor". Milwaukee Business Journal.