Some encouraging news downtown … and we’re just getting started!
First, let’s welcome two new businesses, both moving from downtown Cudahy after more than a decade there. I had a chance to meet both merchants on Saturday.
- Fancy Paws, a dog grooming business, is already open on the corner of 12th and Milwaukee Avenue. Owner Donna Mae Straseski offers grooming for all breeds, large and small, and supplies. Above, she is holding Bailey, fresh from a bath.
- Graveyard Records & Move Maniacs, which bills itself as the “Midwest’s largest horror collectibles store,” is also moving to downtown South Milwaukee, and is expected to open in late May, early June. When you talk about unique destination retail, this is it. Really cool stuff that I guarantee you can’t get at Walmart, Kohl’s, Target or Southridge Mall. Owner Dave Curtis is pictured above outside the store at 1013 Milwaukee Ave., formerly home to Kelvin Schroeder Jewelers.
Please join me in welcoming these two new stores to South Milwaukee!
And two more notes …
South Milwaukee Carpet, located in the former Garden Theater building, is closing after more than 30 years in business. Bonnee and Gary are holding their retirement sale now, and I wish them well. Also, Tai Ping Chinese Restaurant has closed, but will reopen under new ownership, according to a sign at the restaurant.
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Thanks for mentioning South Milwaukee Carpets. Since we open our doors–and floors–on Milwaukee Avenue in 1976, we’ve enjoyed a wonderfully supportive clientele. Thank you all.
Wow, used to live in Cudahy — didn’t know it had a “downtown” — but I moved SOUTH to Dallas, TX — hope the move “south” for these businesses brings much success and good fortune. Good luck and may you both prosper. Barb Danowski
Thanks Barb. So many have already contributed to making “Fancy Paws Dog Grooming” new location feel like home!! We couldn’t be more grateful for all of the support we’ve received.
I would just like to thank everyone who stopped in to welcome us to the community!! Many have already scheduled future appointments and look forward to providing our dog grooming services for many years to come!! Your support is greatly appreciated and the corner of 12th and Milwaukee already feels like home to Fancy Paws!!
Donna Mae