Former Antique Shop To Become Student Health Center In Waukesha

WAUKESHA, WI—Construction is underway to transform a Waukesha building into a hub for student health and wellness at Carroll University.

The building at 304 North East Avenue was most recently Red Rose Antiques. The structure was sold to the university after it was damaged by winds in 2019, according to the university.

The 10,500 square-foot building will be the Carroll University Center for Student Life and Wellness.

“We carefully considered the best use for the East Avenue property. ‘Enriching the Carroll Experience’ is a key part of our strategic plan, and this aligns with our goal to improve student support services,” Carroll University President, Dr. Cindy Gnadinger, said in a statement

The health center will be on the first floor, with four exam rooms, a nurse’s station and prep area, a reception and waiting area. There will also be offices for the health center’s director and for student conduct and violence prevention staff.

The second floor will include offices for residence life, student life, conference, and waiting rooms and will be the home of the Walter Young Center.

The lower level will house accessibility services, conference rooms, an area for alternative testing, a meditation room, a break room, and a vending area.

Rezoning of the property was approved by the Waukesha Common Council. The tentative opening is set for August.

According to the Waukesha County Historical Society, the building was the Carroll College pharmacy from 1934-1938. The building became part of the McCall Street Historic District in 1993.