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Overview
Downtown Milwaukee's growth began around the intersection of N. Water St. and E. Wisconsin Ave. but expanded quickly as the small settlement became a large city. If you are looking for an introduction to Milwaukee's history, this is the best place to start. The tour will explore this commercial district from the earliest beginnings at the river's edge all the way to the modern office buildings along Lake Michigan's shore. Stops on the tour include a variety of architectural styles including Alexander Eschweiler's Art Deco Gas Light Building (1930), the Richardsonian Romanesque style Federal Building (1892), and Northwestern Mutual's Neoclassical Headquarters (1914). This walking tour is 1 mile in length. We recommend that travelers bring (weather permitting): good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and/or umbrella.
Meeting and Pickup
We meet at the Milwaukee Store which is located at 235 E. Michigan St. (on the corner of Michigan St. and Broadway).
End Point
This tour ends at the orange sculpture called "The Calling" just west of the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. The Grain Exchange | A Bartolotta Catering & Events Venue
2. Milwaukee Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse
3. The Gas Light Building by M&J Wilkow | Designed by Eschweiler & Eschweiler
4. Milwaukee Art Museum
Inclusion
Audio Headsets
Exclusion
Tips (not required but appreciated)
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers who can not walk or use a mobility device for one mile
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