This story is part of The uprising in Sherman Park: 10 years later, a Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service series examining resilience, collective action and ongoing efforts to address the inequities that sparked a pivotal moment in Milwaukee’s history.
Ten years after the Sherman Park unrest, the Sherman Phoenix Marketplace in Milwaukee stands as a reminder of how the neighborhood chose to rebuild.
The marketplace, opened in a former bank building at 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave. that was damaged during the unrest, has helped dozens of small businesses grow while becoming a gathering place for the community…