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The "New" Downtown Port
May 30, 2008 | 4:12 PM
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(I know, I know.  I don't post anything for 16 days, now I'm posting for the second time in an hour.  What can I say?  I have the day off and my 7 month old is napping.)

If you haven't been to Port Washington in a while (or ever), this Sunday is a good time for a visit.  I'm biased, of course, because I live there.  But, I think Port is a hidden gem that - to folks south of, say, Mequon - might as well be in Iron County.  (It's closer than you think).

Port is completing a major streetscape project that will hopefully give a big boost to the picturesque  - but struggling - downtown.  Among the improvements, new wider sidewalks made from brick pavers.  Ultimately, some of the restaurants will add outdoor seating (the owner of Wilson House told me last night he's awaiting word on permission to do just that).  In addition, the old Smith Bros. building was rehabbed more than a year ago (unfortunately, there's still no restaurant or other major tenant beyond a coffee shop).

Port may be on the verge of a major comeback.  If so, it starts this weekend.  The main street through downtown reopens for the first time Sunday, June 1, and the city plans a street festival from noon to 4pm to celebrate.  Come check it out.

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aaro-nf read my blog view my photos
May 30, 2008 | 5:23 PM

all i must say, bryan, is that you did a great job on the posting of this well written, informative, and interesting blog.
babs20021 read my blog
Jun 1, 2008 | 8:31 PM

Port can do all the cosmetic changes it wants to but until they stop making people afraid to go into their town, it wont' matter.
I must admit that they've got one of the most over staffed police forces in the state.You can't drive into the town and not have a squad sitting on every third street corner!
Being from Port, you must be aware of the"stay out of Port" reputation that they've worked so very hard to get.So let them live with it. You can't have it two ways.
F0x6Fan read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 8:58 PM

New Berlin's beautiful too, played golf there with my buddy Don Mumford from work.....Port Wash,.....Lake Geneva, the Dells, all stunning, ....hmmmm, still haven't been to Baraboo yet? eaten a Square Burger...

...or tracked the cliffs of Devil's Lake either....i bet that is breathtaking!
Bryan_Polcyn read my blog view my photos
Jun 3, 2008 | 7:57 AM

You're dead on, Babs. It's all cosmetic - so far.

But you don't put on makeup and a party dress without having plans, right? I'm crossing my fingers (but I won't hold my breath).
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