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28 52 Vol. 15, Issue 4 • Winter 2022-23
Downtown Kenosha Magazine is produced by
New to Downtown, Have you dived into Carmichael Communications in association with
Hush Beauty Lounge a Garbage Plate from Visit Kenosha and the Downtown Kenosha Lakeshore
is ready to serve you. Franks Diner lately?
Business Improvement District
8 36 44 64 • Frank J. Carmichael: publisher, Carmichael Communications •

Shop local this You remember it as Look who we found A bronze statue of • Dennis Duchene: President, Visit Kenosha •
holiday season! Common Grounds, hanging around in Kenosha native Al • Donald Stancato: editor, sales, photography •
today it is Anna’s on Downtown Kenosha Molinaro is in the
the Lake, but what is works at The Port of • Jason Hedman: layout manager, writer •
the history of this Kenosha Beverage • Meridith Jumisko & Jenna Zeihen: editorial writers, Visit Kenosha •
building? House
• Jasmine Hundertmark & Glen Kelly: ad design & processing •
cover photo by Jason Hedman

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Make the biggest impact when you #ShopSmall

The most wonderful time of the year is nearly upon Whether you have just stopped in Kenosha for the
us, which means it’s also time for all things gift giving. first time, or have been a local all your life, we can
Finding the perfect gift for family, friends, significant agree that our Downtown area is the heartbeat of this
others, and coworkers, can be extremely community. The beautiful harbor, the lighthouses, of
overwhelming. course are key parts of what make our Downtown
beautiful… but what about all of the storefronts,
In an era of same day shipping, and nearly anything boutiques, and restaurants? What if one day we
you can imagine available for purchase online, it is looked down 6th Ave, and nothing was left?
also easy for our gifts to lose their meaning. That is
why we are challenging you to bring the meaning The small businesses in our Downtown Kenosha are
back into your gifts, by supporting local and shopping what bring character, charm, and that one-of-a-kind
small this holiday season. Finding the right gift for the feel to our city. Without them, we lose the unique
people in your life can also be a fun family activity! character of our downtown atmosphere- a great piece
Walking around our Downtown area and browsing of what makes our city so loved. Shopping small truly
the items and making your own holiday list can be a is the gift that keeps on giving! With Kenosha’s
great way to plan out your gift giving ideas. wonderful stores, gift shops, restaurants, and markets,
you can find the perfect present.
Shopping small for the holidays is a sentimental and
intentional way to give a unique gift with thought We shine a big light when we shop small. You’re not
behind it. This support uplifts our small business just purchasing an item; you’re also funding
owners, while growing our local economy. Did you someone’s dream. Our local businesses are filled with
know that when local businesses pay business taxes, wonderful hardworking people who have amazing
portions of that money are placed into local city customer service and create a sense of community.
funds that can revive and improve our neighborhoods Being a shopper at a small local business makes you
and curate job growth? In simpler terms, the money a part of it all!
you invest in your local community stays in your
community and creates new growth. This helps the Giving a gift that supports a local business shows you,
local economy in terms of public services, our public your community, and the person you’re giving it to
school system, libraries, and more! that you care about keeping small businesses alive.

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Have a transformational experience at Bisou Lingerie

Q&A with Sherry Ludwig Q. Why is a bra fitting Q. How can someone
Bisou Lingerie so important? book a fitting?
635 58th St A. We invite you to come in and see A. You can book a fitting on our
bisoubras.com you how your bra should fit! Sizes website, www.bisoubras.com or call
vary across different brands and us directly at 262-653-0112.
styles. A 34D in one brand does not Appointments are recommended,
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everyone who walks through
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to get someone at Bisou Lingerie?
Q. Can you tell us some of the other A. Every year, we see husbands,
products you carry? mothers, daughters and partners
A. We are a full service lingerie purchasing gift cards because they
store carrying bras, including care enough to give their loved one
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Q&A with Cheryl Farrand Q. How would you describe the
The Pine Blossom The Pine Blossom to potential customers?
724 58th St A. The Pine Blossom is a warm, inviting place
262-945-1139 that has all the qualities you look for in a
boutique shop: great products and selection,
reasonable prices, friendly service, and
attention to detail. We also love getting to
know our customers and having fun with
them while they are here.

Q. Are you prepared for the holiday season?
A. I am always ready for Christmas! It is my
favorite season, and although we have so
many wonderful items throughout the year,
the upcoming holiday season is when
The Pine Blossom really steps up.

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A. When we moved into the new location
earlier this year, we transformed the back
room into a charming little room for small
parties. We have enlisted the fabulous work
of Chef Danielle Weybright of Portside
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remarkable. Stop in and we can talk
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Q. What is Lulu Birds is all about? Q&A with Joy Schweitzer Ermert
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A. My Grandmother owned her own business
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biggest influence. I worked and sold at other
vintage shops before opening my own, every one
of those women were great influence and
inspirations to build up my confidence to open
my own business.

Q. How did you come up with the name Lulu Birds?
A. Lulu Bird was one of dogs. She was a quirky and
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To and From - Not your typical @#&%ing gift shop!

Q. What made you decide to open Q&A with Samantha Unrath
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a job out of state we would hit up a bunch
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One time I randomly mentioned to my
sister how awesome it would be to have a
gift shop that had a little bit of everything
and that’s how it all started. We opened in
April 2019.

Q. What makes To & From Gift Shop stand
out from all the other shops in the area?
A. I would say our #CUSSCLOSET. It is a a
separate room in the back of the shop that
is packed with all thing a little naughty -
clothing, balloons, puzzles, stickers, coffee
cups, greeting cards, kitchen towels
and the list goes on. Don’t be afraid to
wander back there when you visit,
we won’t judge you!

Q. Tell us about your favorite employee, Jeremy. Q. What other kinds of gifts
A. You can expect the best customer service from do you sell?
Jeremy. My one and only employee holds down A. Honestly, a little bit of everything - candles,
the fort, keeps me organized and loves the T-shirts, greeting cards, snacks, stickers,
shop and our customers as much as me. drink mixes, drink ware, baby blankets, baby pjs,
He is hands down the best and has turned into stuffed animals, vintage items, stationary.
an even better friend. He knows everything And we are always getting in new items.
about the products we offer, a pro at folding
tissue paper (he had to teach me), and gives top Q. You are a big supporter of shopping local,
notch customer service everyday. what are some of your favorite shops in
Downtown Kenosha?
A. I honestly cannot pick a favorite because they
all offer such awesome things. I love that you can
spend an entire day in Downtown Kenosha -
getting coffee, going shopping, visit the lake,
grab some lunch and even hit up a local pub or
brewery. We’ve got it all.

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It’s time to upgrade your style!
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Q. Your shop offers much more Q&A with Dawn Bella
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Dawn credits Frank Fani of The Flair, and Don Stella
and Alex Barca of The Men’s Room Barbershop for
helping her hone her skills over the years. Six years
ago, she opened her own place in Downtown Kenosha.

Q. What items at Dawn's Q. What do you love most
Style would make the about Downtown Kenosha?
perfect holiday gift? A. The community as a whole.
A. Lampe Berger (of course); When people are checking out
a nice cozy sweater or gloves; a their purchases we always ask
nice Myra travel bag; where they are going next.
Moroccanoil luxury shampoo, We are always excited to direct
conditioner, soap, body lotion, the new shoppers to other
or body fragrance; fun t-towel; fantastic places in the area.
a sassy coaster, or other I love to see the progress of
accessories. You just never Downtown and all the new
know what you will find - restaurants and bars/
or to make sure a person breweries. I think all the
will love that gift, you can shop owners here really
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Sarai creates her own vibe at Salon on Sixth

Q&A with Sarai
Gillmore

Salon on Sixth
5038 Sixth Ave
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salononsixth.com “I love to make the

guest feel beautiful, that
is my favorite role.”

Q. Salon on Sixth is a Aveda salon, can you tell Q. What inspired you to open up your own salon?
us a little about Aveda? A. In 2012 I took over Salon on Sixth. I am very
A. Horst founded Aveda in 1978 one of the world's passionate about great hair and giving an
first natural cosmetics companies. Horst shared experience that is above and beyond.
his passion for the healing power of plants with Not only do you get a color and cut, you get the
his daughter, Nicole and long time partner Kiran, newest innovation of technology and techniques,
building Aveda. After Aveda's sale to Estee Lauder, with value added services: hot towel treatments,
Horst, Nicole and Kiran knew they wanted to stress relieving treatments, skin care/make up
continue their family's tradition of creating touch ups, and hand massages, just to name a few
luxurious, effective and environmentally respon- value add on services we love to share with you.
sible beauty products. In 2008 they launched I-N, Always giving back to our guests, community, and
the first-ever USDA-certified organic haircare line. planet is my number one commitment.
Skincare followed in 2010. Beauty isn't just about
looking good-it's also about cultivating a brighter Q. Why did you choose Downtown for your salon?
tomorrow for your body, your career and the A. I love the majesty of Lake Michigan and I
planet. One choice at a time. always have loved the history and character
of the Downtown.

Q. What is your favorite part about being a stylist?
A. My favorite part is transforming people.
Giving them a look they never thought was
achievable and a great experience getting it!

Q. You now sell boutique items at your salon,
can you tell us about that?
A. I have added clothes, jewelry, bags, plants
and more. They are all aligned with the
recycled or organic belief of the entire business.

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Holidays are times of joy, laughter, Setting specific work hours is a Be sure to take the time to enjoy
love and family. They are filled must do. Not only your work hours, the simple little events in our
with events and gatherings. They but the amount of extra hours you community, like a tree lighting or
are cherished times spent with might be putting in at home while visiting Santa. These can provide a
your loved ones. But for all of us, thinking of what can be done at little relief from the daily grind.
finding the balance between work work. We can only work from 6am
and personal life can be difficult to 10pm for so long until we are Accepting imperfection and
to accomplish. not fun to be around. limitations is another must.
Holding yourself up to impossible
When your workload at your job is Budget your time. When are you standards will only disappoint you
stressful, you may find yourself the most productive? Is it in the and your family. Realizing how
going down a rabbit hole of work, morning? Then put in some extra much you can take on and
work, work. Your work hours get morning hours. Is it in the late learning when to say no is hard,
longer. Your brain doesn’t shut off afternoon? Then stay later. but important. This will help
once you leave. The time that you keep your sanity and cheer for
are supposed to be spending with Schedule time for your chores, and the holiday season.
family falls to the wayside and time for your fun. Making lists and
then becomes a burden at the last thinking ahead is a must! Keep When it comes down to it, your
minute. Burnout and stress that list in front of you so you family and friends will be happier
becomes evident as frustration stick to it. when you are happier.
takes over. Hope this helps!
Taking proper breaks is also
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business life and personal side watch a movie with your family or The Lettering Machine!
during these hectic holidays? read a book, this will help clear
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Q&A with Amanda Schafer Q. How did you get your start in Q. How did you come up with the
Hush Beauty Lounge the hair industry? name Hush Beauty Lounge?
5610 Seventh Ave A. My friends and I were “kitchen A. The word hush makes me think
beauticians” throughout high of peace, relaxation, and calm.
school, and I got hired at Sally They were all things I was looking
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I have been a stylist.
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Q. What services does Hush Downtown for your salon?
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Our Kenosha History: Fish, art, coffee, and more with a million dollar view

This past summer, Harborside Brothers Walter, Clifford , and Lloyd The Chambers Brothers didn’t go
Common Grounds, 5159 Sixth Chambers were men raised in Door far. In 1929, they operated a fish
Avenue, closed its doors after 22 County and bred for the water. In market at 509 51st Place in what is
years. But there is much more to the the early 1920’s the brothers now the hotel parking lot.
story of this 94-year-old building relocated to Kenosha and by 1925,
which we have decided to name the the Chambers brothers had joined In September 1931, the Chambers
Ansorge building based on the William Ansorge to create Ansorge brothers announced that they have
owners when it was built. and Chambers Fish Market. purchased the Ansorge building
and remained in control until 1935,
The area of town which is now a In early 1927, Ansorge & Chambers when William Fenner took over.
perfect view overlooking our announce plans to erect a new Fenner continued to deliver high
beautiful harbor was at one time a building on the present site, two quality fresh and frozen fish, as well
small peninsula bursting with stories high (three on the harbor as other food items under the
businesses. Huge nearby factories side) with ground dimensions of 60 Fenner Fish Market banner until
like Allen Tannery, Bode Brothers by 40 feet. The new Chicago style Walter Nesgood showed interest.
furniture, Bain Wagon Company cream brick building officially Nesgood was in his mid-20’s when
and others employing hundreds of opened on Friday, November 16, he opened Walter’s Fish and
citizens. In the 1920’s, it wasn’t 1928 and was given the umbrella Seafood in 1946 in this location.
uncommon to see ten fishing boats name Kenosha Fisheries.
a day bring their daily catch to the Casmir Pawlowski was a longtime
Kenosha harbor. Although the Chambers Brothers resident of one of the upper flats
were involved with Ansorge in the dating back to at least 1943. In the
In 1920 we have the first substantial past they were nowhere to be found 1950s he operated Sixth Avenue
proof of a building at this location. at the grand opening. A Kenosha Studios, a photography studio.
It was a two-story gable roof News story celebrating the grand
structure home to the Kenosha opening of this new modern In November, 1960, Haubrich’s Slip
Upholstering Company. masterpiece centers only on the Cover and Drapery Company,
Ansorge side of the former formerly at 803 43rd St, relocated to
William Ansorge was born in partnership. the Ansorge building. By late 1961,
Oconto, Wisconsin and came to “With the formal opening of the Ke- it changes ownership to Marie’s Slip
Kenosha in 1921. In the fall of 1923 nosha Fisheries, the dream of such Covers and Draperies. But it will not
he opened his Ansorge Fish Market an institution for the people of Ke- last long. Perhaps the co-existence
in the same building which formerly nosha and for Mr. Ansorge will have of fabrics and a fish market under
housed the upholstery company. been realized” it reads. the same roof didn’t pan out.

In 1981, Southport Rigging and Supply opened their
first location in the very lower level of the building,
with the large bay doors in the rear giving easy access
to the water. At the time, they catered more toward
the maritime clientele. By 1983, Southport Rigging
relocated to 6201 22nd Ave and in 1987 to their most
recent location on 75th St.

Throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, KVNA continued to
serve the community from the Ansorge building. But
by 1997, they were looking to grow and saw an
opportunity with the construction of a new office
building directly to the west.

From 1966-1979 World Wide Arts operated “Because of a very generous donor, we had the
at the Ansorge building wonderful opportunity to expand to the whole third
floor of the brand new HarborView Office Center,”
Throughout the 1960’s, other businesses came and Hertzberg said.
went including Keno Karmel Korn in 1963 and Jot’s
Repair Shop in 1964-65 while the fish market was
thriving.

In the 1960’s Charles Cornell returned to the roots of
the building, naming his business Lakeside Fisheries
until 1970, when the 50-year fish market district
officially closes. Lakeside Fisheries moves to 3016
75th St and is renamed Lakeside Foods.

In late 1966, a fresh new tenant shared the location Bobbi Duczak, owner of Harborside Common Grounds,
with Kenosha Fisheries. Brothers Emil, John, Ruby in this 2001 Kenosha News photo
Puntillo, and Frank Pontillo opened World Wide Arts.
The brothers were among Kenosha’s most travelled In September 2000, Bobbi Duczak opened her coffee
families. Emil had developed a habit of bringing home shop, Harborside Common Grounds in the Ansorge
paintings and other foreign arts. From Oriental building. By the next summer, an outdoor deck was
paintings, to South American snake skins, to Russian added, which is essential with that harbor view.
pottery or African baskets, everything in the store is
indigenous to the country where it was purchased. For 22 years, Harborside Common Grounds had
become the place to meet friends, to hear the hot
As the years progressed, they served the public with gossip around Kenosha, for countless first dates,
custom framing and other art-related services. In weekly bicycle ride meet-ups, business meetings,
1979, World Wide Arts left downtown after 13 years. gardening group meetings, and even a wedding.
That summer, they relocated to 4829 26th Ave.
While they closed on August 31, 2022, Harborside
The Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association (KVNA) was Common Grounds is the longest running business in
previously located at 1708 57th Street. In 1980, they this location since Ansorge first opened his fish
moved into the Ansorge building. The KVNA remained market in 1928.
there for 17 years.
The building didn’t stay dark for long. Just two days
“I had the back office with windows overlooking the after Common Grounds closed, it was announced that
harbor at the time” former KVNA president Debra Anna’s on the Lake will be opening a new coffee shop
Hertzberg told us. “We watched the huge ships come in this location before the end of 2022.
in, they would approach the building when they at-
tempted to turn around in the harbor - they got so By Jason Hedman
close to my window I felt like I could reach out and This piece has been drastically edited for space.
touch the ship! Through the years, we watched the To read the full story, with more photos, visit hap2it.com
auto plant come down, and the HarborPark condos
come up, it was an amazing transformation to see,”
Hertzberg added.

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