Milwaukee Architectural and Historical Icons

Milwaukee is the largest Wisconsin city and fifth most populous in the Midwest located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. Positioned on the confluence of the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers, Milwaukee was originally inhabited by various Algonquian peoples before becoming a major trade and industrial hub during the mid-19th century. The city became incorporated during 1846.The 19th century introduced a diverse variety of architectural styles and prominent architects featuring some of the most ornate and statuesque designs. That trend continued into the 20th century along with the establishment of Marquette University, Harley Davidson and the futuristic Milwaukee Art Museum. The city remains a feast of architectural sampling highlighted by the downtown, Concordia district, Lake Michigan north shore and West Terrace panoramic views. This edition highlights most of the noteworthy constructions and responsible creators:Nineteenth Century:Old St. Mary’s Catholic, Cathedral St. John The Evangelist, St. James, Calvary Presbyterian, St. Paul’s Episcopal, Stanislaus, Roman Catholic Church of the GESU, Immanuel Presbyterian, All Saint’s Cathedral and Basilica St. Josaphat Churches,St. Mary’s Hospital, State Bank of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Club, Iron Block, Mitchell, Grain Exchange, Milwaukee Club, Button, US Courthouse and Federal Buildings, Jenkins Austin Day, Frederick Miller and Carpenter Mansion, North Point Water Tower, Turner Hall, Hilton Garden Inn, Elsa’s On The Park Restaurant, Schlitz Business Park, Pabst Brewery Complex, Sabbatic Tavern, F. Meyer Boot and Shoe Co, North Terrace Avenue, Pfister Hotel, Shaker’s Cigar Bar, Pabst Theatre, Central Public Library, Court of Honor and City HallTwentieth Century:Faison Building, Milwaukee Public, Villa Terrace, Milwaukee Art and Grohmann Museums, North Point Lighthouse, Frederick Pabst Mansion, Miller Caves, Witches of Whitewater Structures and Legends, Wells, Baumback, Plankinton, Public Service, First National Bank Northern Trust and Milwaukee Gas Light Buildings, Harley Davidson Headquarters and Museum, Henry Goll Mansion, Concordia District, Ambassador Hotel, Sheridan, Sovereign and Edgewater Apartments, Brumder Mansion, Miller High Life Theatre, Milwaukee County Historical Center, American System Built Project, Northwestern Mutual Life, Astor Hotel, Marquette University Buildings, Oriental Theatre, Eagle’s National Headquarters, Milwaukee County Dispensary, Riverside Theatre, Tripoli Shrine Temple, Knickerbocker Hotel, Avalon Theatre, Warner Grand Theatre, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, J. W. Speaker Factory, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Allen-Bradley Clock Tower, Mitchell Park Domes, Marcus Performing Arts Center, St. John’s Nursing Home, Golda Meir School, Associated Bank River Center, Baird Center, Ladybug Building and Museum Research CenterTwenty-First Century:Sixth Street Viaduct Bridge, Milwaukee Public Market, Northwestern Mutual Tower and The CoutureArchitects and Firms:Solon Spencer Berman, Clark, Tribble, Harris & Li, Victor Schulte, Ferry and Class, George Mygatt, Leonhardt Schmidtner, Albert Nash, Edward Townsend Mix, George Johnson, William Lloyd, Henry Koch and Julius Hess, James Douglas, Charles Gombert, Henry Koch, Daniel Burnham, Fred Wolf, Crane and Barkhausen, George Bowman Ferry, Herman Paul Schnetzky and Eugene Liebert, Otto Strack, August Fiedler, Willoughby Edbrooke, Eugene Liebert, Erhard Brielmaier, Armand Koch, Frank Lloyd Wright, Kirchhoff & Rose, Russell Barr Williamson, Marshall & Fox, Holabird & Roche, Herbert Tullgren, David Adler, Gustave Dick and Alex Bauer, Rossman & Wierdsma, Rapp and Rapp, Albert Randolph, Charles Haeuser, Fitzhugh Scott, Harry Weese, Eero Saarinen, Santiago Calatrava, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Eppstein Uhen Architects, Kahler and Slater,.