WAUWATOSA — Café Hollander in the Village of Wauwatosa is back open after 7 weeks of rebuilding following devastating flood damage from the historic August flooding.

Café Hollander celebrated its grand reopening Friday night, welcoming back regular customers who had been eagerly waiting for the restaurant's return. The establishment was severely damaged when rushing flood waters filled the village during the historic summer flood on August 10.

"I'm just so excited that this is back open," regular customer Ann Marie Wick said.

Wick was amazed at how quickly the popular restaurant was rebuilt after the devastating flood damage.

"It just shows how quickly we can rebuild after the floods," Wick said.

She recalled the impact of seeing the flood damage and the restaurant's closure.

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