Doors Open Milwaukee

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THANK YOU
Jamie Ault
Fred Gillich / Too Much Metal for One Hand
Brook O’Shea
Kurt Raether / Sabljak Raether Hogerton
Rebecca Silber Design
Bobby Tanzilo / OnMilwaukee.com
George Wagner
DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE COMMITTEE
Paul Doro
Salina Fay
Joe Kallenberger
Melinda Kallenberger
Maya Scherer
Colter Sikora
Brett Waterhouse
Welcome to the 5th DOORS OPEn MILWaukEE!
HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, INC. is pleased to present the fifth annual
DOORS OPEn MILWaukEE, a two-day celebration of Milwaukee’s
art, architecture and the built environment.
Be sure not to miss some fun, new (and free) things going on downtown this year during the
event, including: a free scavenger hunt to partake in, an art exhibit in the City Hall rotunda to
admire, and access Contemporary Music playing Doors Open-inspired pieces to listen to.
Take part in one of nine free public tours, including the City Hall Bell Tower.
(alphabetical listing and free ticket distribution information) Page 6
Daniel Sweeney, President
Margaret Howland, Vice President
Sarah Greenberg, Treasurer
Stewart Dempsey, Secretary
Sarah Carney
Tim Cotter
Joshua Jeffers
Kathy Kean
Bryan Kroes
Jason Lindner
Jesus Nuñez
Tamara Smith-Kroupa
Byron Thompson
Christel Wendelberger
Visit as many of our 175+ sites for free. no ticket required, and many offer free tours.
(alphabetical listing of free buildings) Pages 7-12, 19-21, 23, 25
Lastly, consider making a donation of $5 to support our fifth year of DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE.
Make a gift online or in one of the donation jars throughout the event.
Plan your weekend using this guide and our website at: doorsopenmilwaukee.org
Happy Exploring!
Stacy Swadish kosmatka, Executive Director, Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
and amy Grau, Doors Open Program Manager
Visit Mayor
Tom Barrett’s Office
Bruce Block
Barry Mandel
George Mosher
Rick Donner
Dan Cooper
John Gurda
at DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE Headquarters
MILWAUKEE CITY HALL (200 E. Wells Street)
Amy Grau
Doors Open Milwaukee
Program Manager
Stacy Swadish Kosmatka
Executive Director,
Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
Linda Beczkiewicz
Accountant, Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
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We encourage you to explore neighborhoods and parts of the city you might not normally visit.
after your tours, please share your feedback with us through our post-event survey, available
online or in hard copy at various sites. We also invite you to share your photos and thoughts via
social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, INC.
EXECUTIVE ADVISORS
Christianna Niemiec
Program Manager,
Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
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Take in one of three keynote lectures by John Gurda.
Purchase an in-depth tour for only $5. Tickets available online only.
HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Photo by Erol Reyal ©
For a small donation to Mayor Barrett’s Earn & Learn
fund, visitors will have the opportunity to sit at the
Mayor’s desk and take a photo. Information about
Mayor Barrett’s Earn and Learn program can be
found at: http://city.milwaukee.gov/EarnLearn
Since opening in 1895, the historic Mayor’s Office inside City Hall has been one of the busiest
places in Milwaukee. Over the last 120 years,
the Mayor’s Office has housed all but one of
Milwaukee’s Mayors and hosted dignitaries and
public figures from around the world. The
Mayor’s Office will participate in Doors Open
this year and the public will be able to get an
inside look at the heart of City Hall. Visitors will
have the opportunity to see all of the modern
features brought into this classic building over
the years. The self-guided tour features the oil
painted portrait of Milwaukee’s first Mayor,
Solomon Juneau, a look inside Mayor Barrett’s
office and a walk down the Hall of Mayors, a
photo collection of Milwaukee leaders from
Daniel Hoan to Henry Maier. FOR MORE InFORMaTIOn, PLEaSE COnTaCT: HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, INC., 207 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 406, Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-277-7795
[email protected]
www.doorsopenmilwaukee.org
did you know?
Volunteers of doors open milwaukee are able
to use their doors open volunteer badges to
DOORS OPEN
MILWAUKEE
‘bump up’ in line at high traffic / major sites
when they are not volunteering. this is our way
of saying ‘thank you’ to the 800+ volunteers
needed during the event.
thank you, volunteers!
Free Family
PassPort sites
VOLUNTEER
*FAMILY PASSPORT SITE
[noted in site listings starting on page 7]
We've designated 24 sites of special interest to families with children. Children 18 and
under may pick up a free passport book featuring 24 family-friendly sites at any designated passport location (below), and have them stamped. Please check hours. as they
vary by location. Specifics about each passport site are
given in the list of buildings. Here's the free Family Passport list for 2015:
BMO HARRIS BRADLEY CENTER
saturday 10-5 1001 n. 4th st. — Potawatomi gate
BRIDGING THE GAP GOLF
saturday and sunday 10-5 1600 w. state st.
CITY OF MILWAUKEE / WAUKESHA COUNTY
MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY
saturday 10-3 1401 w. mount Vernon ave.
FEDERAL COURTHOUSE
saturday 10-5 517 e. wisconsin ave.
HAVENWOODS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CENTER
saturday and sunday 10-5 6141 n. hopkins st.
JONES ISLAND WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
saturday 10-5 700 e. Jones st.
MILWAUKEE CITY HALL
saturday and sunday 10-5 200 e. wells st.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
saturday and sunday 10-5 910 n. old world third st.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM FLEET
MAINTENANCE FACILITY
saturday 10-4 1525 w. Vine st.
MILWAUKEE FIRE MUSEUM
saturday and sunday 10-5 1615 w. oklahoma ave.
MILWAUKEE FIRE STATION #1
saturday and sunday 10-5 784 broadway
saturday and sunday 10-5 755 n. James lovell st.
saturday and sunday 10-5 2130 w. oklahoma ave.
MILWAUKEE POLICE ACADEMY
(MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT)
saturday 9-4 6680 n. teutonia ave.
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM
DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM
saturday and sunday 9:30-5 (shows on the half hour)
800 w. wells st.
NORTH CENTRAL LITTLE LEAGUE / THE HANGAR
saturday and sunday 10-5 6200 n. 64th st.
ORLANDINI STUDIOS
saturday and sunday 12-5 633 w. Virginia st.
SAFE HOUSE
saturday 10-5 and sunday 12-4 779 n. Front st.
SCHLITZ AUDUBON NATURE CENTER
sunday 9-5 1111 e. brown deer rd.
STATE STREET BASCULE BRIDGE
saturday and sunday 10-5 100 e. state st.
SURVIVE ALIVE HOUSE
saturday 10-5 2059 s. 20th st.
U.S. BANK CENTER — OBSERVATION DECK
saturday and sunday 10-5 777 e. wisconsin ave.
WELLS STREET VERTICAL LIFT BRIDGE
saturday and sunday 10-5 101 e. wells st.
WM. K. WALTHERS, INC.
saturday 10-5 5601 w. Florist ave.
hand-drawn
art by Jamie
ault
NEW IN 2015
take home the fun!
Pick up your
Free
DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE
coloring & activity book
at all participating
Family PassPort sites.
eXPlore mke
wearing the Official DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE
2015 t-shirt
You know you want one
— and it can be yours for $25!
A limited amount/sizes
will be available at Doors Open
Headquarters at Milwaukee City
Hall (200 e. wells st.) and the U.S.
BankCenter (777 e. wisconsin ave.)
the days of Doors Open. Available
in black or deep red.
Show your love for the city,
neighborhoods and suburbs
of Milwaukee, and help support
DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE! T-shirts
also available at the HMI office.
all Proceeds go to Fund the eVent.
t-shirt design by Fred gillich for
too much metal for one hand
ALSO FOR SALE! DOORS OPEN PINT GLASS $5 PATCHES $1
3
exclusively during doors oPen milwaukee 2015
original music inspired by the beauty of milwaukee
What do the U.S. Bank Center, Federal Courthouse, Milwaukee City Hall and Best Place have in common?
each of these sites will have a piece specifically written for them, inspired by and created for the individual location, for doors
open milwaukee 2015. the piece will be performed during the event this year at the location it was written for by members of
access contemporary music (acm)’s international composers organization. be sure to visit these locations during doors open
milwaukee, and listen to the beautiful musical works written for and performed at these doors open milwaukee locations:
BUILDING: Milwaukee City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
comPoser: David Carter instrumentation: bb clarinet and cello
BUILDING: Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery, 901 W. Juneau Avenue,
Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
comPoser: Enric Riu instrumentation: solo bass clarinet with amplification
BUILDING: Federal Courthouse, 517 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Saturday 12noon. – 3 p.m.
comPoser: Adam Cole instrumentation: cello and Flute
BUILDING: U.S. Bank Center, 777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Saturday 12noon – 3 p.m.
comPoser: Silvia Simons instrumentation: solo Violin
*ACM MUSIC SITE [noted in listings]
Access Contemporary Music (ACM), a non profit organization dedicated to integrating musical creativity into everyday life,
has partnered with several cities in the open house worldwide program including new york, chicago, helsinki, barcelona and,
most recently, milwaukee, to create custom music for the spaces and have musicians perform the music in the spaces on the
day of the event. acm’s global composer membership program is where all of this wonderful new music comes from.
NEW IN 2015
DOWNTOWN SCAVENGER HUNT
Produced by Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
and The Go Game
Saturday September 19, 2015
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
teams start and finish at Doors Open Milwaukee Headquarters
– City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Wells Street
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do you love exploring milwaukee? love having a blast with friends and
family? love winning awesome prizes? well you’re in luck! Join us for the
doors open milwaukee scavenger hunt and watch as the city becomes
a gigantic game. grab some friends or play solo! this is not your typical
scavenger hunt - there will be clues hidden in historic buildings, wacky photo and video challenges
as well as local trivia questions. this game requires
strategy, brilliance, creativity and gumption. you
ready? of course you are!
How many people can I have on my team? teams
can be anywhere from 1–5 players. Feel free to
gather a larger team. however, we won’t be able to guarantee prizes
for every individual if a team with more than 5 wins.
Can I play remotely? no, challenges are site-specific! you can only play
the game if you participate in doors open milwaukee. all clues will stay
within the boundaries of downtown milwaukee.
How do I play? all you need is one smartphone per team. if you have an
iPhone, download the app here: www.thegogame.com/doorsopen. if
you have an android, go to play.thegogame.com/play. the log-in code
will be provided at 10am on september 19th. some clues will involve taking pictures.
What if I can’t make it at 10am, but I still want to play?
don’t worry! you can start playing whenever. this is not a race – quality
(and having fun!) is as important as speed and accuracy.
DID YOU SAY PRIZES? each member of the first two teams (5 persons or
under per team) will receive one doors open milwaukee 2015 t-shirt (a
$25 value) each, a one-year individual membership to historic milwaukee, inc. (valued at $35), as well as a doors open milwaukee embroidered patch. each members of the 3rd, 4th and 5th place teams (5
persons or under per team) will receive one doors open milwaukee pint
glass, two historic milwaukee, inc. walking tour tickets to the tour of their
choice during the 2015 season, as well as a doors open milwaukee embroidered patch.
HAVE FUN EXPLORING!
www.thegogame.com/doorsopen
DON’T
MISS THESE
FREE
MUSIC
DOORS
OPEN
MILWAUKEE
EXCLUSIVES!
HUNT
ART
a doors oPen milwaukee debut
this weekend
Doors Open Milwaukee City Hall Headquarters i 200 E. Wells Street
Free Public tours
Public Tours will be offered during Doors Open Milwaukee at the times listed below. Tickets (when required) are given out FREE
TO THE PUBLIC on a first-come, first-served basis at 9 a.m. on the same day of the tour at Doors Open Milwaukee Event
Headquarters, Milwaukee City Hall (200 E. Wells Street.) TWO TICKETS PER PERSON. All Public Tours, unless otherwise indicated
or no ticket is required, will be distributed in this manner.
BEERLINE RECREATIONAL TRAIL 1 (GM 2-B)
Saturday (9/19) and Sunday (9/20) — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Self-guided. No ticket required.
we encourage you to walk or bike on this self-guided tour of the beerline recreational
trail, originally a railroad line. beginning on burleigh street, it goes to capitol drive directly
over the bridge. the new extension, known as the artery (keefe to capitol), was recently
awarded a creative placemaking grant. this 1.3 mile trail connects the riverwest and
harambee neighborhoods while cutting through the riverworks business improvement
district. cafe corazon and snail’s crossing Park anchor the southern end on burleigh with
the streetlights art Project (projected install first week of september 2015), and an existing historical mural between townsend and buffum. Duration: At your own pace. Capacity: N/A. Starting location: Intersection of Burleigh Street and Bremen Street.
MILLER BREWERY TOUR 6 (3-B)
Saturday (9/19) — 10:30 a.m-3:30 p.m., every 30 minutes. No ticket required.
take indoor/outdoor walking tours every 30 minutes between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. tours begin on the half hour and take approximately 1 hour to complete plus 30 minutes for beer sampling for guests 21 and older.
you will experience our Packaging, shipping and brewing operations on the tour as well
as a visit to our historic caves and samples in the bavarian-style miller inn. all ages welcome. we hope to see you for a miller time Visit during doors open milwaukee! Tours located at 4251 W. State Street.
MILWAUKEE FOOD & CITY TOURS 7 (2-H, 3-G, 4-F, 4-H)
CITY HALL BELL TOWER TOUR 3 (3-G)
Saturday (9/20) — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday (9/21) — 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pick-Ups Occur Throughout Day; Times Below No ticket required.
map out your day using the milwaukee Food & city tours hop on & hop off bus – a hassle-free way to enjoy the city. enjoy the sights of the city and then hop-on and off for visits at locations of your choice around brady street, the historic third ward, and walker’s
Point. sat and sun 10 a.m.-2 p.m. meet the green/purple buses at one of 5 locations –
prompt pick ups. ALL NEW LOCATIONS AND TIMES: 1) Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave–
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m.; 2) Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum
Drive – 10:24 a.m., 11:24 a.m., 12:24 p.m., 1:24 p.m., 2:24 p.m.; 3) Brady Street / across
from Sciortino's Bakery, 1101 E. Brady Street – 10:35 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 12:35 p.m., 1:35 p.m.,
2:35 p.m.; 4) Old World 3rd Street / outside of Mader's Restaurant, 1041 N. Old World 3rd
Street – 10:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 2:40 p.m.
INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) 4 (4-F)
Saturday (9/19) — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours start on the hour, every hour. No ticket required.
the bus tour of the Port of milwaukee will include guided tour of commercial port operations including salt, coal, cement, steel, machinery and fertilizers that move through the
Port of milwaukee either by water, rail or truck. tours will leave the Port of milwaukee’s administration building on the hour from 10 am to 4 pm, saturday, september 19, 2014. Times:
Sat.10am-4pm on the hour. Duration: 1 hour. Capacity each tour: 24. Meet: Port of Milwaukee Administration Building: 2323 S. Lincoln Memorial Drive. Sign up for tours will begin
at 9 am at the Port, 2323 S Lincoln Memorial Drive.
BIKING ON THE HANK AARON STATE TRAIL 2 (5-B)
Sunday (9/20) — 9 a.m. No ticket required.
this 2-2.5 hour bike tour will go through areas of great significance in the city’s history. this
easy ride with frequent stops will focus on the history and changes in the menomonee Valley, native american uses, impacts of the milwaukee road shops, and the milwaukee
soldiers home, built for returning civil war veterans and still serving veterans today. Tickets: Not required. Time: 9 a.m. Sunday. Duration: 2-2.5 hrs. Capacity: n/a. Parking and
starting location: Public lot near Charter Wire just west of Canal Street, roughly under 35th
Street Viaduct. Bring your own bike, helmet, and water.
Saturday (9/19) and Sunday (9/20) 7 tours per day on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. —
Ticket required, free, and distributed first-come, first-served at City Hall at 9 am each morning on the day of the tour during Doors Open Milwaukee. Duration: 45 minutes
take a rarely-offered climb up five steep, narrow flights of stairs. get a chance to ring the
“solomon Juneau” — the 11-ton bell named after milwaukee’s first mayor. learn about
how and why the bell is ringing again after over 75-years of silence. Tour-goers must sign
a waiver before taking the tour. The capacity for this tour is 25 people. Please meet in the
City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Wells Street.
Sunday (9/20) 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ticket required, free, and distributed first-come, firstserved at City Hall at 9 a.m. the morning on the day of the tour during Doors Open Milwaukee. Duration — 60 minutes
the wisconsin department of transportation’s statewide traffic operations center operates traffic management and traveler information systems on wisconsin’s interstates, freeways/expressways and state highways. For safety, operators monitor nearly 400 cameras
throughout the state to keep traffic flowing. using their control room video wall, they will
demonstrate how they keep tabs on current traffic conditions and provide information in
real-time to protective services. The capacity for this tour is 35 people. Please meet at
433 W. St. Paul Ave., 3rd Floor (Statewide Traffic Operations Center) Inside Intermodal
Station; Meet at East Side Elevator.
JONES ISLAND WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY 5 (6-H)
700 E. Jones Street Times: Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. No ticket required.
opened in 1926, Jones island water reclamation Facility is world-renowned for
pioneering the way in modern wastewater treatment technology, and is one of
the first facilities to produce a fertilizer as the by-product of the water reclamation process: milorganite. capable of treating more than 300 million gallons a
day, the facility is owned and governed by the milwaukee metropolitan sewerage district and operated and maintained by Veolia north america.Visitors have
the option of going on a 60-minute in depth tour that includes the milorganite building, or joining a shorter 30-minute load-and-go tour – both of which will travel via motorcoach around the entire Jones island facility. Those wishing to join the 60-minute tour
must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes for safety.
PORT OF MILWAUKEE BUS TOUR 8 (GM 3-B)
SOLDIERS HOME HISTORIC DISTRICT 9 (6-A)
5000 W. National Avenue Saturday 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ticket required, free, and distributed first-come, first-served at City Hall at 9 am the morning on the day of the tour during
Doors Open Milwaukee. Duration — 45-60 minutes
designed as a place to aid veterans’ healing and ease their transition back into civilian
life, the milwaukee soldiers home (northwestern branch of the national
home for disabled Volunteer soldiers) was established in 1867. nestled into a picturesque landscape, the recuperative village
boasts as many as 48 historic resources including marvelous
Victorian architecture designed by renowned milwaukee
architects edward townsend mix and henry c. koch. Join
milwaukee Preservation alliance and others who care
deeply about the soldiers home for an in depth, outdoor
guided walking tour through the grounds and learn
about the architecture and history of the buildings. The
capacity for this tour is 30 people. Please meet at 5000 W.
National Ave, at the fountain in front of
Old Main/N. Mitchell Boulevard
(Building 2).
Free Presentations
SATURDAY— THE HISTORY OF BREWERS HILL 1 (1-G)
Presenter: John Gurda
Where: st. marcus lutheran church (in the sanctuary), 2215 n. Palmer street
When: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH at 1 p.m.
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SUNDAY — MAKING OF MILWAUKEE 2 (2-E)
Where: cross lutheran church, 1821 n. 16th street
When: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH tours and organ music
starting at 12noon. lecture begins at 1:30 p.m.
Soldiers Home
Historic District
by our DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE
humanities expert
John gurda
SATURDAY — SOLOMON, BYRON,
AND GEORGE: MILWAUKEE'S UNLIKELY
FOUNDING FATHERS 3 (4-F)
Where: centennial hall, 733 n. 8th street
(entrance oneast side of central library)
When: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH seating begins at 2 p.m.
lecture begins at 3 p.m.
doors oPen milwaukee buildings
saturday & sunday, sePtember 19 & 20
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free
Make your own itinerary. Start when and where you like. No tickets necessary. Free guided tours are often available within
buildings. many buildings will be open for the entire doors oPen MILWAUKEE event. see the event guide for specifc
*FAMILY PASSPORT SITE
times, or visit doorsopenmilwaukee.org. look for the doors oPen MILWAUKEE banner near the building entrance.
[See page 3]
*ACM MUSIC SITE
note: like all sites, designated areas of museums are free, unless otherwise indicated.
[See page 4]
5TH DISTRICT SCHOOL (GARFIELD SCHOOL) 164 (GM 3-A)
8405 W. National Ave Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessible
this 1887 cream city brick schoolhouse has been home to the west allis historical society museum
since 1966. walk through a 1900's dental office, tool room, pioneer room, general store and blacksmith shop. ring the school bell, operate a player piano, and vote on an early 1940's voting machine. View our extensive doll collection and an exhibit dedicated to the industry that once
defined the area.
600 EAST WISCONSIN BUILDING 2 (4-H)
600 E. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
built in 1913 by architects schnetzky & sons for the milwaukee gas light company, visitors are welcomed to visit the new 600 east café & business center and examine the exposed architectural features in one of the few 3-story buildings on e. wisconsin avenue remaining from the early-1900s. all
while enjoying a cup of coffee, breakfast or lunch and perusing several historical large-format photographs of the building and milwaukee’s central business district. exquisitely restored “chicago Pink”
brick, massive steel beam superstructure, and old-growth forest wooden floor joists create an inviting
environment for doors open visitors to take a look at milwaukee’s past and present.
88NINE RADIO MILWAUKEE 93 (5-G)
220 E. Pittsburgh Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
Photography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessible
enjoy a “behind the scenes” tour of 88nine radio milwaukee’s new home – originally a 1952 manufacturing building, featuring a green roof, recording studios, a 100-seat performance studio and
much more. see how we promote our city with a distinctive blend of rock and urban music that regularly features milwaukee artists.
ALL PEOPLES GATHERING LUTHERAN CHURCH 109 (GM 2-B)
2600 N. 2nd Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
Photography permitted Not handicapped accessible
epiphany lutheran church (now all Peoples gathering lutheran church), built in 1906, is an outstanding example of neo-gothic revival replete with magnificent stained glass windows. all Peoples serves an ethnically and socially diverse population, reflecting a commitment to inclusiveness
and social justice. don’t miss our garden/green house/water reclamation project and our soon to be
opened kitchen renovation slated to serve over 200 people every weekday.
ALL SAINTS’ CATHEDRAL 27 (3-H)
818 E. Juneau Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Photography and filming permitted First/main floor handicapped accessible
the gothic revival church building was designed by edward townsend mix, a noted milwaukee architect, and constructed in 1868 by olivet congregation church. all saints’ is the first cathedral in the
episcopal church usa. the first sense to experience all saints’ will be smell. the palpable scent of incense offered during services hangs in the air carries with it all the prayers that have been offered
in this historic church. and then immediately your eyes will be drawn to the stunning triptych at
the high altar. the stained glass windows and the statuary depict over 100 saints of the church.
take time at the blessed sacrament chapel or the lady chapel to seek a few minutes of spiritual
sanctuary in the church. a self-guided walking tour and docents will be available to answer questions.
AIDS RESOURCE CENTER OF WISCONSIN 48 (4-G)
820 N. Plankinton Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
built in 1887, this former home of milwaukee business training institute features distinctive cream city
brick throughout. in honor of our 30th anniversary we invite you to see our headquarters facility that
serves 3,300 hiV patients. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the arcw medical clinic, dental
clinic, and award winning Food Pantry.
THE AMBASSADOR HOTEL 78 (4-D)
2308 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
the ambassador hotel has stood as a milwaukee icon since 1928. the art deco structure has been
meticulously restored. boasting some of the best rooms, for the best value, and superior customer
service, the ambassador hotel is a premier place to stay in milwaukee. learn about the building’s
restoration process, and see architectural photo galleries from over the years.
ARTS @ LARGE 94 (6-F)
908 S. 5th Street Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Last admittance 12:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessible
experience one of milwaukee's hidden gems housed in our beautiful 1899 building. arts @ large engages k-12 students in the arts to cultivate vibrant, inclusive, innovative school communities where
students excel and grow. take a self-guided tour through the student-produced art gallery featuring
"civil rights & baseball", memorabilia from “yesterday’s negro league”, and the all-american girls
Professional baseball league.
doorsopenmilwaukee.org
ASQ 49 (4-G)
600 N. Plankinton Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-5p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
curious about what’s in the former gimbels building? housed in what used to be the famous gimbels department store (and later marshall Field’s), the asQ center is the global headquarters of asQ
and home to many businesses. asQ staff will take guests on a 20-minute tour of asQ, pointing out
many unique features and telling the story of this historic building’s transition from department store
to a modern office building.
ATWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 110 (GM 2-B)
2100 E. Capitol Drive, Shorewood (Parking Lot on Murray) Saturday 12noon-2 p.m.
and Sunday NOT OPEN
shorewood’s atwater school (1915) will be open to the public for the first time in 100 years by participating for its first time in doors open. enjoy original woodwork, a wPa mural from the 1930s, early student drawings and paintings, as well as tools for coal management in the original boiler. 20 minute
tours will be offered from 12noon to 1:30 p.m.
AVALON THEATER 137 (GM 3-B)
2469 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
take a guided tour of milwaukee’s only “atmospheric” movie theater that replicates an outdoor mediterranean villa, complete
with hundreds of twinkling stars above. this 1929 theater has
been completely restored along with modern amenities. Find
out about the theater’s past, present and future.
BANK OF MILWAUKEE BUILDING 3 (4-G)
210 E. Michigan Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
this 4-story italian renaissance revival beauty is the city’s oldest stone commercial building (1856). today it houses the
grand avenue club (gac), a non-profit community of recovery and employment. see original marble fireplaces and floor
safe. note how respectful renovations can serve a 21st century
need. knowledgeable gac members will offer tours featuring this treasure’s fascinating history.
Kent Knapp
of Milwaukee Blacksmith
BASILICA OF ST. JOSAPHAT 138 (GM 3-B)
Photo by brook o’shea
601 W. Lincoln Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN
and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
the basilica stands alone as the grandest 19th century church in the state. built in 1896 from the carved
stone, wooden doors, bronze railings, light fixtures and more from the soon to be demolished u.s. Post
office in chicago, the basilica has long been the crown jewel of milwaukee’s Polish catholic community. no need to go to europe to see magnificent baroque churches…it’s right here on the south
side. docents will lead visitors on basilica tours.
BAY VIEW PRINTING COMPANY 139 (GM 3-B)
2702 S. Howell Avenue, Bay View Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m-5 p.m.
this 98-year old print shop is housed in a converted church. View old presses. then proceed to the
basement where you’ll see how this old commercial print shop is being transformed into a creative
printing hub where the community can take workshops and get open studio time. we’ll explain the
workings of presses and visitors can take a quick hands-on lesson in typography. Finish up with a view
of the shop’s community gallery.
ACM MUSIC SITE
BEST PLACE AT THE HISTORIC PABST BREWERY 50 (3-F)
901 W. Juneau Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Last admittance 2:45 p.m.
and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
"easy!" that's the password if you want the doors-to-open to our newest addition – a Prohibition era
"speakeasy". the former "infirmary/hospital" at Pabst might be raided by the Feds, but you can hide
in 1880 Vaults and tunnels. there is no address; no signage, other than the disguised "J.c. haertel real
estate & Financial consulting" on the door's upper window. a discrete red jelly jar light is "on" if the
speakeasy is open for business. special guided tours on the hour!
FAMILY PASSPORT SITE
BMO HARRIS BRADLEY CENTER 51 (3-F)
1001 N. 4th Street - Potawatomi Gate
Saturday 10 a.m-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
the bmo harris bradley center is the number one entertainment destination in downtown milwaukee. at this perennial doors open favorite, you’ll go on a ‘back of house’ tour of the milwaukee bucks and marquette golden eagles locker rooms, building operations, recently unveiled
bucks court, as well as Premium club and suite spaces. you will also see star dressing rooms filled
with performer memorabilia. learn how hockey ice is made and climb aboard the Zamboni!
there will be photo opps around every corner, so bring your camera.
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NOTE: Brigg’s & Al’s Run on Saturday morning will affect streets and ramp closures into downtown until about 12:30 p.m. Please see map on page 14 for alternate routes.
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BRENNER BREWING COMPANY 95 (6-F)
after major renovations, our 1979 cinderblock building opened in 2014 as the brenner brewing company. brenner brewing is a full brewery and tasting room. check out the Pitch Project, our adjacent
art gallery and 22 artist studios. take a quick walkthrough of the brewery at 11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45,
4:45, 5:45, 6:45, & 7:45. DOORS OPEN BLOCK PARTY! brenner brewing will have the street closed down
in front of the building for a unique beer garden experience featuring art vendors, food, and live
music.
THE BREWHOUSE INN & SUITES 52 (3-F)
1215 N. 10th Street Saturday 10 a.m-1 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
built as Pabst brewery's brewhouse in 1882, this stunning repurpose into an all-suite, extended stay
hotel which opened in 2013, is an artful blend of mixed metals, soaring ceilings, giant copper brewing kettles, original columns and beams, and lots of natural light, all steeped in its historic past
wrapped in 21st century design and amenities. guests will marvel at the original Pabst brewing floor
which is now the kettle atrium and hopefully see a guest room.
THE BRICKS (FLUX DESIGN) 111 (GM 2-B)
811 E. Vienna Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
the bricks, built in the 1950s, serves as the hub for milwaukee’s creative district. sharing the space are
big mPg and Flux design. Flux design was featured on diy network’s made in milwaukee, and has
worked in over 100 bars and restaurants throughout the nation. Visit our design studio, where you’ll
see how our projects get started; then onto our metal and wood shops to see how our group of
artists, builders, and creators help keep milwaukee on the map. BLOCK PARTY: saturday, 12noon- 5
p.m. during doors open: riverworks week presents the creative district alive block Party.
BRIDGING THE GAP GOLF 79 (3-E)
1600 W. State Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
bridging the gap learning center, inc. (btg) was founded in 1992 with a mission to educate, inspire
and equip underserved youth and adults in sports. we encompass an entire city block with a 600square-foot professional putting green and a netted hitting area with room for 14 golfers. Visit the
clubhouse and learn about this first of its kind golf learning center.
BRYANT'S COCKTAIL LOUNGE 140 (GM 3-B)
1579 S. 9th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
originally a miller brewing tied house, this small corner tavern now houses one of the best preserved cocktail lounges in the country. open since 1938, bryant’s has received international
recognition for its preparation of specialty cocktails, and its preservation of the cocktail lounge
atmosphere. remodeled after a devastating fire in 1971, bryant’s features gold-plated cash registers and hardware, velvet walls, dim lighting, and a vintage hi-fi system.
BUCK BRADLEY'S / SCHOENLEBER BUILDING 53 (4-G)
1019 N. Old World Third Street Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p m.
Photography and tripod permitted First/main floor only is handicapped accessible
buck bradley’s features the “longest bar east of the mississippi.” the historic building dates to 1854.
the schoenleber’s will and necessity gave milwaukee the current three story façade by 1882. admire
the antique light fixtures, tile floor, and reconstructed cream city brick walls. View two additional antique bars upstairs. a brief history and any questions will be answered by members of the owning
family. enjoy our signature bloody mary’s, specially priced at $6 for those visiting during doors open.
CALVARY CEMETERY CHAPEL 165 (GM 3-A)
5503 W. Blue Mound Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
Photography and tripod permitted First/main floor only is handicapped accessible
this 1899 romanesque cream city brick chapel crowns the highest point in the cemetery and was
intended for services, private contemplation, and a mausoleum for clergy. once slated for demolition, the chapel provides a first-hand glimpse at the challenge facing dedicated preservationists. experience a spectacular view, the chapel’s exterior, then browse the upper chapel and
lower mausoleum. For a more in-depth experience, a guided tour will be offered on each day
of doors open.
CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 54 (4-F)
935 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
calvary Presbyterian church (the big red church) was built in the neo-gothic style in 1870 with cream
city brick painted red. see original architectural elements, such as the beautiful, tall stained glass
windows and great wooden ceiling arches. roam the area’s only permanent indoor labyrinth imitative of the 12th century labyrinth in France’s charters cathedral.
CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY CITY CENTER 55(3-F)
1037 W. McKinley Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
this cardinal stritch university location is building #14 of the Pabst brewery redevelopment. known
as city center, it once served as a laboratory for Pabst. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet and
talk with some of finest faculty and leaders in wisconsin while experiencing contemporary interior
design that also honors some of the history of the building.
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CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST 4 (3-H)
812 N. Jackson Street Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
Photography permitted Main floor handicapped accessible
the cathedral of st. John the evangelist has been the seat of the catholic archdiocese of milwaukee for more than 165 years. Visitors will experience the beauty and serenity of a truly sacred
space, beautifully renovated in 2002. the interior and prayer garden are open for guided and
self-guided tours. guides will greet visitors and share information about the cathedral's history, art
work, and purpose.
CENTRAL LIBRARY 56 (4-F)
814 W. Wisconsin Avenue (accessible entry at 813 W. Wells Street)
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:15 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
Photography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessible (except Dome)
the milwaukee Public library’s central library opened in 1898 as a shared space with the milwaukee
Public museum. the architectural firm of Ferry and clas won the design competition and built a neorenaissance style u-shaped building. Visitors to the central library may take a variety of ten minute
tours of areas normally unavailable to the public. tours will be provided every quarter hour for the rotunda dome, the old board room, the third basement below grade (including the drive-up window) and the automated book handling process. tours will be provided every half hour for the 4th
floor offices and workrooms that formerly served the museum and the green roof. in addition, selfguided tours will be available for the richard e. and lucile krug rare books room, the chinese room,
and the betty brinn children’s room. the dome tour is not handicapped accessible, all others are fully
accessible.
CHARLES ALLIS ART MUSEUM 28 (2-I)
1801 N. Prospect Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
designed by prominent milwaukee architect alexander eschweiler, this 1911 meticulous tudor home
of charles (of allis chalmers) and sarah allis contains a world-class art collection that spans more
than 2,000 years including 19th century French and american paintings, classic antiquities, renaissance bronzes, asian ceramics and decorative arts. self-guided tours.
CHRIST KING CATHOLIC PARISH 166 (GM 2-A)
2604 N. Swan Boulevard
Saturday Tours 10 a.m.-4.p.m. (Mass at 4:30 p.m.)
and Sunday Tours 12noon-5 p.m. (Mass at 10:30 a.m.)
designed by brust & brust architects and constructed in 1955-56, the 1,000 seat church was the last
building on the one block campus of christ king. the church’s colonial/georgian style boasts a dignified simplicity in which function and form have been well thought out for sacred worship. Visitors will
access not only the main church and surrounding buildings but also visit the extensive tunnel system
and structure above the church, which is accessed by stairs. all are welcome to join us for mass during the event!
CHUDNOW MUSEUM OF YESTERYEAR 80 (3-E)
839 N. 11th Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.
the museum was constructed in 1869 as a single family residence, updated in 1905 in a german revival style, and purchased by avrum m. chudnow in 1966 for use as his law, real estate and construction offices. many original features of the 1905 renovation remain. take a self-guided tour of
rooms that have been turned into milwaukee shops and locations from the 1920s to the early 1940s
see a barbershop, grocery store, pharmacy, hardware store, and even a hidden speakeasy. our
movie theater featuring several short clips of milwaukee history.
CITYCENTER AT 735 5 (4-G)
735 N. Water Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
see a blend of years of innovation starting with the 1912 daniel burnham building built for the First national bank (First wisconsin). the exterior is nearly in its original condition. enjoy our two main lobbies.
the elevator lobby features polished brass and marble. the ceilings were rebuilt to mimic the originals and include huge brass ceiling fixtures. the rebuilt reception lobby features an architecturally sensitive nod to the original columns and ceilings of what was once an entirely 2 story first floor. View a
slide show of our past on the 1959 mezzanine.
CITY OF MILWAUKEE HEALTH DEPARTMENT SOUTHSIDE HEALTH CENTER 141 (GM 3-B)
1639 S. 23rd Street Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
built in 1912, southview isolation hospital served both children and adults, requiring quarantine and
care for diseases such as tb and polio. today, the center provides a wide variety of preventive
health screenings and services. our well-maintained 100 year-old building with many original fixtures,
doors, and floorings mingle new technology with historical integrity. don’t miss the first floor that has
the remaining structure of a patient ward room and clinic space.
CITY OF MILWAUKEE / WAUKESHA COUNTY MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF) 81 (5-E)
1401 W. Mount Vernon Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Last admittance 2:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
the city of milwaukee's recycling facility underwent a major retrofit in 2014/15 through an intergovernmental partnership with waukesha county. it is now a regional single-stream facility featuring
state-of-the-art processing equipment. this publicly-owned plant is privately operated by recommunity recycling and began operating in march, sorting and processing recyclables from approximately 270,000 households. while the system will not be operating, visitors can still get an up-close look
at and learn about the mrF with volunteers who will be available throughout the facility to provide
interpretation. see the tip floor, pre-sort cabins, discs, screens, balers, optical sort machines, sorter
platforms, and finished bales ready for shipment. Visitors must wear closed-toe shoes.
*FAMILY PASSPORT SITE [See page 3]
CLOCK SHADOW BUILDING 96 (6-G)
130 W. Bruce Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4 p.m.
clock shadow building a ground-breaking, sustainable building, opened in 2012. self-guided tours will
highlight how a former brownfield became a community catalyst for development. check out the
many features that set this building apart such as 50% salvaged material utilized in its construction;
the first u.s. regenerative-energy elevator; milwaukee’s first commercial application of rainwater harvesting; designs that enable it to consume 50% less energy and 60% less water; wisconsin’s first urban
cheesemaker; and a rooftop garden with 360 degree views.
COLBY ABBOT BUILDING 6 (4-G)
759 N. Milwaukee Street Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Last admittance 1:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
Photography and filming permitted Handicapped accessible
the colby-abbot building, located in the heart of east town, was built in 1885 as the home office of
the wisconsin central railroad. using white marble imported from italy, wide corridors and bay windows, this five-story structure was, and continues to be, a magnificent addition to milwaukee’s skyline. the sixth story was added at the turn of the century, to meet the need for commercial office
space in milwaukee’s growing economy. one of the colby abbot building team members will give
a brief presentation on the history and current use of the building in the lobby at regular intervals.
after the presentation, visitors will be encouraged to visit the shared tenant conference room
on the 4th floor and one open office to see the original cream city brick fireplaces, 11-foot high,
ornamental, wood-coffered ceilings, plaster walls, marble lobby, stairway and corridors as well
as various modern features.
CONCORDIA GARDENS 112 (GM 2-B)
220 E. Concordia Avenue Saturday 4 p.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
Photography permitted Handicapped accessible (Note: Not paved, steep entrance)
concordia gardens is a 1.5 acre plot in milwaukee's harambee neighborhood. we’re home to 35
community garden plots, a small production farm, berry patches, and an orchard. in concordia
gardens we ramp up production of nutritious food and find creative ways to distribute the produce
to our neighbors. Visit us for good food, live music, activities for kids and adults alike, community art,
food demonstrations and a celebration of our 6th year of growing towards sustainability.
CREAM CITY CLAY 167 (GM 3-A)
7105 W. Greenfield Avenue, West Allis Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
cream city clay, inc. Pottery school and studio is located in the heart of downtown west allis on the
corner of 71st street and greenfield avenue, one block from allis chalmers. learn more about the
history of clay in milwaukee and how it became known as the cream city as you tour cream city
clay, inc. on saturday — view an ongoing class in session 10am - noon. then noon to 5pm professional potters will be working on the wheel. on sunday, participate in a free activity that brings the
past into your hands. create tiles of flowers with ben tyjeski, expert tile historian, in a hands on rosette
workshop inspired by milwaukee's copious terracotta buildings.
CREAM CITY REAL ESTATE CO. (FORMERLY ST. FRANCIS STATE BANK) 142 (GM 3-B)
3474 S. Pennsylvania Avenue (on the corner of Kinnickinnic and Morgan Avenue)
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Photography and filming permitted Not handicapped accessible
this small, elegant one-story brick structure by renowned local architect Peter brust was one of hundreds of residential, commercial and ecclesiastical buildings he designed. constructed in 1923 for st.
Francis state bank, it’s been home to a printer, fraternal hall and pigeon club before being renovated for the cream city real estate co to reflect the building's first use as a bank of the 1920's. View
mementos of bay View history as well as objects produced in milwaukee and bearing the name of
the cream city.
DAVID BARNETT GALLERY 29 (3-H)
1024 E. State Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Photography permitted without flash for personal use only. No commercial use.
Not handicapped accessible
the preeminent italianate architect in milwaukee, edward townsend mix, designed this wonderful
cream city brick house for dr. henry harrison button in 1875. inside, tour the david barnett gallery with
over 6,000 works of art. our staff will tell you about the building as well as the broadest range of art
available for sale in any wisconsin gallery.
EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION 30 (1-J)
2243 N. Prospect Avenue Saturday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
No photography or filming permitted Fully handicapped accessible
this 2009 branch of educators credit union was constructed using as much “green” material as possible. it was recognized by the aia for excellence in design. enjoy the soaring three-story lobby. the
design of the building combines a layering of brick, concrete and aluminum on the outside with
wood detailing inside, in keeping with the Prairie style influence at all educators’ branches. the tour
will also include the rooftop garden, normally not open to the public.
ENERGY INNOVATION CENTER (CENTURY CITY TOWER) 113 (GM 2-B)
4201 N. 27th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Last admittance 2 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
constructed as the headquarters for cutler-hammer manufacturing, century city tower maintains the “mad men” vibe of the 60s. we’re currently home to the northwest side community development corporation, the midwest energy research consortium (m-werc), maXimus and
others. Visitors will see power and controls technology laboratories and hear about upcoming
plans to re-install equipment and test facilities over the next two years. take a "behind the scenes"
tour before our official grand opening in 2016.
ESCHWEILERS / ECHELON AT INNOVATION CAMPUS 168 (GM 2-A)
9810 Echelon Lane, Wauwatosa Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
echelon is wauwatosa’s newest apartment community. built on the old county grounds, the look of
the six newly constructed apartment buildings, with 188 apartment homes, will complement the 191112 eschweiler buildings that they are built around. tour the main historic eschweiler building that is
being renovated to serve as the admin building for the apartment community as well as offer meeting rooms for use by the wauwatosa community. then tour one of the six buildings currently under
construction on the grounds, as well as a model apartment.
*ACM MUSIC SITE [See page 4]
THE FACTORY 143 (GM 3-B)
1223 S. 23rd Street Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
if you have a doors open milwaukee t-shirt from past years, it was printed here! and if you don’t,
there is a fantastic new shirt for doors open milwaukee 2015: http://www.doorsopenmilwaukee.org/t-shirts-and-merchandise/ … also printed here! this beautiful, old factory building was
built in 1894 as the national straw works company, and now houses a bevy of skilled craftsmen
and women: from artists to woodworkers, musicians to upholsterers and printers. not generally
open to the public, come take a peek inside at all of the action during doors open milwaukee. tours
are self-guided.
ACM MUSIC SITE / FAMILY PASSPORT SITE
FEDERAL COURTHOUSE 7 (4-H)
517 E. Wisconsin Avenue
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:15 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
this 1892-99 Federal courthouse is an outstanding example of richardson romanesque revival architecture. a major renovation in the 1990s highlights elements of the architectural style. tours start in
the opulent atrium every 20 minutes. Visitors will take a 40-minute docent led tour of the ceremonial
and centennial courtrooms. kids’ activities include brief introductions to the building, optional "historical" scavenger hunts and tours of a courtroom at 10:30, 12:30 and 2:30. meet at the "Family" table
for these tours. Visitors must go through security (up to 20 minute wait)--no weapons (incl. pocket
knives), food or drink allowed.
FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE 31 (3-H)
1342 N. Astor Street Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Last admittance 1:45 p.m.
and Sunday 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.
the church was designed for the unitarian congregation in 1892 by Ferry and clas. View the chanticleer on the steeple, as well as the carved sculptures adorning the entrance. enter the Perpendicular period english gothic-style sanctuary and be surrounded by the golden glow of stained glass
windows. View the wooden hammer beam arches and uniquely carved stone corbels. then visit the
church parlor and, on sunday only, the leenhouts common room, which exhibits current local artists
on a monthly basis. docents will be on hand to give information.
FLORENTINE OPERA CENTER 114 (GM 2-B)
926 E. Burleigh Street Saturday 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
Photography permitted Fully Handicapped accessible
the wayne & kristine lueders Florentine opera center is housed in original cream city brick buildings
constructed in the early 1900′s by h. schmidt & sons. mario & cathy costantini, proprietors of la lune
collection. purchased the buildings in 1986, renovating the original buildings and constructing additional outbuildings on the property. in 2009 the west warehouse was dedicated as the wayne &
kristine lueders Florentine opera center, housing the production center, wig, makeup and costume shop and rehearsal studios. Participants will be welcomed at the barn door/alley entrance
and given a brief tour and overview of the lueders opera center, followed by a tour of la lune
collection’s administrative and factory facilities. the Florentine opera center's entrance is immediately west of la lune.
FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI'S WGEMA CAMPUS 82 (3-C)
900 N. 33rd Street Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and Sunday 12noon-2 p.m. Last admittance 1:30 p.m.
concordia college, founded in 1881, was located on milwaukee's near west side until 1983, when
the school relocated to mequon. in 1990, the Forest county Potawatomi took the 11-acre campus
into trust and leased the buildings to the indian community school until 2010. the tribe began an
ambitious, $90 million redevelopment effort of the campus and surrounding neighborhood. renovations are planned for 4 historic campus buildings over the next 5 years - the oldest of which dates
back to 1900. the gymnasium will be open, with campus grounds also open for walking tours. other
campus buildings will not be open for touring. the campus is fully-accessible to persons with disabilities but the gymnasium is not.
FOREST HOME CEMETERY 144 (GM 3-B)
2405 W. Forest Home Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.
and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Last admittance 2:30 p.m.
our 1892 chapel was designed by Ferry & clas in a graceful english gothic structure of lake superior
sandstone and an interior nave of enameled brick, extensive oak millwork, and flanked by a pair of
glass conservatories. the 1896 crematory on the lower level was the first in wisconsin. 1909 offices include document vaults that will be open to view large cemetery record books of 1850′s, including
the signatures of milwaukee’s most famous names.
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AMERICAN SYSTEM-BUILT HOMES MODEL B1 145 (GM 3-B)
2714 W. Burnham Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
Photography and filming not permitted Not handicapped accessible
between 1915 and 1917, wright designed a series of prefabricated standardized homes, known
today as the american-system built homes. the model b-1 was the first home purchased for
restoration by Frank lloyd wright wisconsin and the only surviving example of this design. in
2008/09 the home was restored to its original 1916 appearance. docent-led tours of the interior will
show how b1 follows wright’s architectural principles, tell of the old layton Park neighborhood, and
dialogue about these space-saving affordable homes designed by wright.
GENERAL MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT / MITCHELL GALLERY OF FLIGHT 146 (GM 4-B)
5300 S. Howell Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
named in honor of milwaukee-native general william "billy" mitchell, the namesake of milwaukee's
airport, the mitchell gallery of Flight is a 1,400 square foot museum opened in march of 1988, and located on the north concession level of general mitchell international airport. the mitchell gallery exhibits both permanent and periodically changing displays covering local aviation personalities and
aerospace history, with an emphasis on southeast wisconsin. Visitors will not only be able to view the
museum, which is open daily to the public, but also the adjacent rooms that contain additional exhibits and artifacts related to medal of honor recipient capt. lance sijan and astronaut capt. James
a. lovell, usn. additionally, selected items from the mitchell gallery’s archives will be displayed. Park
in the hourly section of the parking garage, and take the skywalk into the concession mall. the museum is located pre-security between concourses c and d.
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GEORGE WATTS BUILDING 8 (4-G)
761 N. Jefferson Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
george watts and son inc. and the watts tea shop have been family-owned and operated for over
145 years. the restaurant recently won the James beard award in 2011 as an “american classic” embodying the culture and community it shares with the people of milwaukee. the building will be showcasing the businesses of all four occupants — george watts & son inc., the watts tea shop, Zita bridal
salon, walny legal group, delind Fine art appraisals and kesslers diamonds (grand opening on oct.
1st) — through self-guided tours.
GLOBAL WATER CENTER 97 (5-G)
247 W. Freshwater Way Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
the global water center is a 98,000 sq.ft., 7-story refurbishment of a century-old brick and timber
warehouse into a first-class office and research space. the building is home to approximately 40
water council member companies and organizations and nearly 200 employees and students. the
center features a lecture hall, prototype exhibition space and a state-of-the-art water flow testing
stand. take a self-guided tour, or simply check out the first floor exhibit space. see breathtaking views
of the hoan bridge and milwaukee’s downtown. go behind-the-scenes to lab spaces, and see where
some of the brightest minds in water-technology are making discoveries, turning milwaukee into the
“silicon Valley of water.”
GLORIOUS MALONE'S FINE SAUSAGE 57 (2-G)
300 W. Walnut Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
For almost 40 years, malone’s has produced a signature specialty meat in milwaukee called head
cheese - a sausage made from the meaty bits of pigs’ heads that are seasoned, combined with gelatinous meat broth, cooked in a mold, and finally thinly sliced. Join daphne Jones, glorious malone’s daughter and now President and ceo of malone’s Fine sausage, as she tells you of her
entrepreneurial african-american family, and leads you through the plant itself.
GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 32 (3-G)
1209 N. Broadway Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m.
Photography permitted Main floor handicapped accessible
explore the timeless beauty of grace’s german heritage as seen through its unique architectural elements. knowledgeable guides will answer questions and share fascinating stories about the history
of the church while organists entertain. the founding church of the wisconsin synod, grace was
formed in 1849, and was the church home for a number of notable old milwaukeeans. the 1901
“modern” german gothic style structure was designed by armand koch, son of architect henry
koch. crafted in minnesota red brick with a terra cotta entrance, the church is filled with original
woodwork, a renovated schlicker pipe organ, and beautifully restored art glass windows. don’t forget to visit the grace center next door to view the complementary architecture.
GREAT LAKES DISTILLERY 98 (5-F)
616 W. Virginia Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fully handicapped accessible Photography permitted
originally buildings belonging to the Pfister-Vogel tannery, great lakes distillery took over the site in
2008. we are a small craft distiller making vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, fruit brandies, absinthe and other
seasonal spirits. Visit the still, fermenting tanks, bottling area, bar, tasting area and retail space. on saturday, there will be tours at 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5pm, and sunday at 1,3,,and 5pm that last about 30 minutes, with $7 tasting flights following for those interested. there will also be informal, guided tours
throughout both days.
HALES CORNERS POOL HOUSE 169 (GM 4-A)
5675 S. New Berlin Road, Hales Corners Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
in 1968, a swimming Pool and bath house was constructed near the south end of hales corners
county Park. after plans to demolish the deteriorating bath house surfaced in 2002, the Friends of
hales corners Park and Pool was formed to keep the bath house and pool open and provide for its
maintenance. the bathhouse has extensive wPa murals painted in the 1930s by swedish immigrant
thorsten lindberg installed in its main gathering area.
HALES CORNERS VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING 170 (GM 4-A)
116th and S. New Berlin Road, Hales Corners Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
adjacent to the hales corners library is the 2012 hales corners Veterans memorial. set in a 50-foot
square plaza, it features five pillars, each nine feet high and tapering to nine inches wide at the top,
representing the five branches of the u.s. armed Forces. Visitors will note that the memorial’s pillars
form a five-pointed star surrounding a lighted american flag. leading outward from the star are five
paths that take visitors to other areas of the park.
HAVENWOODS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CENTER 115 (GM 1-B)
6141 N. Hopkins Street (one block west of Sherman Boulevard on Douglas Avenue)
welcome to wisconsin’s only urban state forest! over 140 years, it transformed from immigrant
farms, to house of correction, to us army facility, and now to a 237-acre state forest. Families, join
a naturalist on a 45-minute hike looking for signs of wildlife at11am, 1pm, 3pm. drop in any time
to meet some wisconsin reptiles and amphibians close-up or to do some wildlife crafts. adults and
older kids can discover havenwoods’ fascinating past in a 30 minute Powerpoint program at 12:30
and 2pm. People of all ages can go on a geocaching adventure of the park’s history. stop in the center to get a guide booklet and a gPs unit and explore on your own.
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HELENE ZELAZO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 116 (GM 2-B)
2419 E. Kenwood Boulevard Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
built in 1922 as a synagogue for congregation emanu-el b'ne Jeshurun, this uwm building boasts a
grand entrance, two elaborate stained glass displays, as well as exquisite molding, arches, and decorative elements. the center includes the 758-seat helen bader concert hall, two conference facilities, six new warm-up/practice spaces and two dining and/or ballrooms.
HILTON GARDEN INN / LOYALTY BUILDING 9 (4-G)
611 N. Broadway Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4 p.m.
the hilton garden inn is on the site of the famous 300 room newhall house, which burned down in
1883. in 1886 the northwestern mutual life insurance company erected their headquarters here.
today the inn retains that granite jewel, featuring a spectacular atrium, original mosaic tile floors, and
a winding marble staircase. each of our 127 stunning hotel rooms with 14-foot ceilings has been designed to retain the historic distinction of the timeless setting while providing state-of-the-art comfort
and modern conveniences.
HILTON MILWAUKEE CITY CENTER 58 (4-F)
509 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 12noon- 4 p.m.
built in 1927, the hilton milwaukee city center hotel is a classic art deco hotel with rich furnishings and
distinctive architecture. originally called the schroeder hotel, today the hilton milwaukee city center is recognized as the city’s largest hotel with a tradition of excellence spanning nearly 85 years.
there will be two guided tours (approx. 45 min each) on saturday at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and three
guided tours on sunday at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to showcase the hotel’s lobbies, ballrooms
and guest rooms. an exhibit of the history of the building will be on display in the hilton hhonors
lounge, formerly the lorraine room, on the upper lobby level. self-guided tours will also be
available.
HISTORIC BREWERS HILL 59 (1-G)
2215 N. Palmer Street (St. Marcus Lutheran Church)
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
historic brewers hill neighborhood, first settled in the 1850s, and located just north of downtown milwaukee, contains a mix of impressive 19th century domestic architecture. brochures for self-guided
walking tour of the neighborhood will be distributed at st. marcus lutheran church. walking tour will
feature a variety of architecture and housing types, including a storefront home, european inspired
townhouse, new construction houses, and engine company 21.
HISTORIC LOFTS ON KILBOURN 83 (3-D)
2200 W. Kilbourn Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
historic lofts on kilbourn is the adaptive reuse of the former Passavant – milwaukee –lutheran-good
samaritan and finally sinai-samaritan hospital. the development consists of the original 1863 hospital with several additions and renovations. designed with an urban chic focus, these elegant loft
apartments have an urban-artistic feel with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, open kitchen design
and other unique features. take a guided or self-guided tour of the property including a vacant loft
apartment, the grand lobby, community room and second floor balcony.
HOTEL METRO 10 (4-G)
411 E. Mason Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4 p.m.
NOTE: Zen on 7 (rooftop area) will not be accessible on Saturday due to a private event.
walk through the doors of hotel metro and return to an era when the spirit of hospitality thrived. using
the exterior curves, limestone, the wraparound windows and discreet art deco/art moderne detail
as a planning scape, the metro’s interior became an interpretation of the 1930’s rounded, aerodynamic shapes of the machine age. Visitors will be able to take a brief tour of the hotel's lobby and
event spaces with historic anecdotes, and the rooftop (sunday only)
IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 33 (3-H)
1100 N. Astor Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tours begin at noon on Sunday)
Photography and filming permitted Handicapped accessible
the oldest congregation in milwaukee, immanuel Presbyterian church marked its 178th anniversary
this year. the current church building (1875) was designed by famed milwaukee architect edward
townsend mix in the “high Victorian gothic” style. guests will be invited not only into an historic and
beautiful building, but also into the contemporary story of this healthy and growing congregation of
600 members. although church tours will be offered throughout the weekend, doors open milwaukee friends are especially invited to attend sunday worship at 10 a.m. at immanuel. come hear immanuel’s organ, one of wisconsin’s oldest, with roots in an 1881 e.& g. g. hook and hastings. organist
steven Jensen will offer 30-minute organ recitals on saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and on
sunday at 12:30 p.m.
IRISH CULTURAL AND HERITAGE CENTER / GRAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 84 (4-D)
2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
the irish cultural and heritage center is located in the former 1887 richardsonian romanesque
grand avenue congregational church building. the 1910 kimball pipe organ will be played all
day both days. the building became the home of the ichc in 1996. it is the location of concerts,
weddings, parties, shamrock club meetings, a lending library, a genealogical library, and more.
tours will be provided. both libraries will be open and a genealogist will be present all day both
days.
Join the FREE scavenger hunt at: www.thegogame.com/doorsopen
THE IRON HORSE HOTEL 99 (5-F)
500 W. Florida Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
our name reflects the duality of our unique location. native americans referred to the train as the
“iron horse". today the hotel is nestled along a historic and active railroad and pop culture refers to
the motorcycle as the modern horse. constructed in 1907 the building was home to the berger bedding co. and features cream city brick and metal fire doors. exposed posts and beams are 300 year
old heart pine timber. you’ll enjoy everything from furnishings to sculptures, murals to industrial tables,
wrought iron chandeliers to lighting in tin baked bean cans. we show how modern amenities can be
reimagined in a unique historic setting
KNICKERBOCKER ON THE LAKE 36 (3-H)
1028 E. Juneau Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
when opened in 1933, the knickerbocker provided apartment style accommodations with full
kitchens and individual private baths. tenants enjoyed a commissary, bookshop, and gift shop. currently, each condominium is individually owned, and hotel rooms are interspersed among the permanent residents. Visit the main lobby area for a complete history of knickerbocker on the lake.
guided tours of the property, including multiple guest rooms of different sizes and designs, will be
available at 12noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. both days..
JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 117 (GM 2-B)
926 E. Center Street Saturday and Sunday 12noon- 5 p.m.
this gallery has been a gathering place for the neighbors of riverwest since the turn of the 20th century. the original stage has featured some of this country’s greatest jazz musicians, including dizzy
gillespie, betty carter, stan getz, and winton marsalis. now owned and run by the riverwest artists
association, the Jazz gallery presents local and touring groups, community events, and bands that
promote the milwaukee jazz scene. it also features a wide variety of exhibits from local and national
artists. the raa member exhibition will be on display during the event.
LA LUNE COLLECTION 120 (GM 2-B)
930 E. Burleigh Street Saturday 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Last admittance 3 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
No photography or filming permitted First floor handicapped accessible
la lune collection, a company that produces designer rustic furniture sold nationally, is housed in original cream city brick buildings constructed in the early 1900′s. meet us at the entrance offices, where
you’ll be taken on a personal tour of the administrative and factory facilities. (if you desire, you may
first tour the Florentine opera center, whose entrance is on our west side).
ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE 147 (GM 4-B)
4707 S. 13th Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Photography permitted Handicapped accessible
the islamic society of milwaukee is the largest islamic facility in wisconsin. see how this former public
school was expanded to accommodate our community’s muslim population. Visit a muslim prayer
hall and learn about the features that are found in every mosque. learn about the different styles of
islamic calligraphy and discover why islamic art often focuses on the abstract. Visitors will have an opportunity to tour the building and have their questions answered by a member of the community. you
may also have your name written in arabic calligraphy!
JEWISH HOME AND CARE CENTER 34 (2-I)
1414 N. Prospect Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4 p.m.
No photography or filming permitted Fully handicapped accessible
the Jewish home and care center moved here in 1973. a self-guided tour brochure will help visitors
find their way from the entrance through the first floor and across the rubenstein Pavilion in chai
Point senior living. works of art can be viewed up close. lake michigan is framed by our elegant
ballrooms and dining room.. a breathtaking new mural chronicling the 110 years of the Jewish home
is now on permanent display. you may also take a guided tour.
JEWISH MUSEUM MILWAUKEE 35 (3-I)
1360 N. Prospect Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
to the north of the building, visitors will see the memorial to the holocaust. next, enter the helfaer
building, a simple, balanced, cream-colored brick building constructed in 1973. the atrium has
a 14x19 foot marc chagall tapestry created for this space. our permanent collection explores the
history of milwaukee’s Jewish community and builds on broader themes of immigration, social justice
and the holocaust. exhibits also focus on golda meir in milwaukee and the settlement cook book.
self-guided tours anytime; docent-led tours at 12 and 3pm.
JONES ISLAND WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY 148 (6-H)
700 E. Jones Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
Photography and filming permitted (no tripod) Not handicapped accessible
opened in 1926, this facility was designated a national historic civil engineering landmark in 1974.
world-renowned for pioneering the way in modern wastewater treatment technology, Jones island
was also one of the first facilities in the world to produce a fertilizer as the by-product of the water
reclamation process: milorganite. capable of treating more than 300 million gallons a day, the facility
is owned and governed by the milwaukee metropolitan sewerage district and operated and maintained by Veolia north america. all site visitors will receive a free 5# bag of milorganite. through exhibits and the tour learn about: the history of Jones island, mmsd, and Veolia water. and don’t miss
viewing the “workhorses of wastewater” under the high power microscope! Visitors have the option
of going on a 60-minute in depth tour that includes the milorganite building, or joining a shorter 30minute load-and-go tour – both of which will travel via motorcoach around the entire Jones island
facility. those wishing to join the 60-minute in-depth tour must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes
for safety.
KILBOURN AVENUE BASCULE BRIDGE 11 (3-G)
101 E. Kilbourn Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
Photography permitted No filming Not handicapped accessible
this is milwaukee’s most architecturally prominent bridge. before the turn of the 20th century, most
bridges and bridge houses were of utilitarian design. the kilbourn avenue bascule bridge was constructed in 1929 with aesthetics in mind to serve as a visual link in the newly adopted civic center plan,
bridging the way between the old world character of city hall and the new classical revival milwaukee county courthouse. see how a bridge works from the bridge operator's perspective. there
will be 2-3 openings per hour during the event.
KILBOURNTOWN HOUSE 118 (GM 2-B)
Estabrook Park (near Capitol Drive entrance, east of Humboldt)
No photography permitted Not handicapped accessible
kilbourntown house, aka the benjamin church house, was built in 1844 by carpenter benjamin
church. originally located on the downtown’s west side of the milwaukee river, kilbourntown, it is an
excellent example of small-scale greek revival architecture. the house was saved in 1938 when it
was moved to the park and restored as a wPa project. the home contains an outstanding collection of mid-19th century furniture and decorative arts. a docent will share the home’s history before
you leave to enjoy the nearby estabrook beer garden.
KLETZSCH PARK PAVILION 119 (GM 1-B)
6560 N. Milwaukee River Parkway Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
this pavilion in kletzsch Park was constructed by the ccc in the 1930s. the shelter, embodying swiss
architectural features, was built at the top of the bluff overlooking the milwaukee river. a seldomopen-to-the-public room will be open, a charming area with a huge fireplace and two small ones
with alvin kletzsch's likeness above the large fireplace.
LAKEFRONT BREWERY 60 (2-H)
1872 N. Commerce Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
and Sunday 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Last admittance 4 p.m.
this multi-story 1908 cream city brick industrial building style features modest brick pilasters, brickwork
corbel tables and a mixture of segmental-arched and regular window openings throughout. the
building originally served as a coal powered power plant for the milwaukee electric railway and
light company. marvel at beautiful light fixtures that hung in the Plankinton hotel and enjoy the original bernie brewer chalet and mug of beer from county stadium.
brewery tours are not included in doors open but may be purchased online.
LOWELL DAMON HOUSE 171 (GM 2-A)
2107 Wauwatosa Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
built by oliver damon and son lowell, the 1847 house is probably wauwatosa’s oldest residence and
stands as a classic example of a colonial home. it was given to the milwaukee county historical society in 1941 and is operated as a historic house museum. tour the house where docents will answer
questions and share the story of the home and its inhabitants.
MACKIE BUILDING (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING) / THE GRAIN EXCHANGE ROOM 12 (4-G)
225 E. Michigan Street Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
the grain exchange room located in the mackie building showcases beautiful “simple italian”
architecture, soaring ceilings, huge hand painted frescoes, gold leaf and over 10,000 sq. ft. of usable event space. the 3- story “cathedral of commerce” was closely linked with the early commercial history of milwaukee, when the city was the world’s largest primary wheat market for
trading, exporting and inspecting grain. the exchange made its home here in the chamber of
commerce building, inventing and utilizing the very first octagonal trading pit.
MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 13 (3-G)
929 N. Water Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
the 1969 marcus center for the Performing arts is owned and partially funded by milwaukee county.
in the heart of the downtown theater district, the center offers live performance of opera, ballet,
children’s theater, symphony, off broadway, one night performances and national touring productions of broadway. tour uihlein hall and the todd wehr theate, public reception and meeting spaces.
learn the history of the center and its occupants, and gain insight into how the center provides a wide
variety of entertainment and reception offerings in its multiple venues, including backstage tours
when possible.
MARIAN CENTER FOR NONPROFITS (FORMERLY ST. MARY'S ACADEMY) 149 (GM 3-B)
3195 S. Superior Street/ 3211 S. Lake Drive Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.
and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.
Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessible (no elevator in Loretto Hall)
marian center’s loretto hall was constructed in 1904 as st. mary’s academy (sma), a high school for
young women. rosary hall was added in 1931 to develop st. clare college, the predecessor of cardinal stritch university. sma, once the state’s largest high school for women, closed in 1991. today,
the marian center, a corporate ministry of the sisters of st. Francis of assisi, provides affordable space
for nonprofits. Visitors will enjoy self-guided tours starting from loretto hall (no elevator) or rosary hall
(elevator). highlights: loretto hall - chapel with mid-century stained glass; social room; vintage
ledgers in office; original kitchen. cloister walk - Passageway with luminous stained glass windows.
rosary hall - Views of milwaukee’s skyline; auditorium, gymnasium, home economics room; sma
heritage room.
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL / RAY AND KAY ECKSTEIN HALL 85 (4-E)
1215 W. Michigan Street Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.
No photography permitted Fully handicapped accessible
Facing the marquette interchange, this 2010 exterior’s glass facade is bold and dramatic. the interior is conducive to a sense of community. 20-30 minute guided tours will explore the library, reading
room, trial courtroom and other areas. guided tours will be offered at 11am, noon, 1 p.m., and 2
p.m. on saturday; and at noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. on sunday.
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY / ST. JOAN OF ARC CHAPEL 86 (4-E)
1442 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5p.m.
No photography permitted Fully handicapped accessible
st. Joan of arc chapel may be the oldest building in the western hemisphere that is still used for its intended purpose. dating from the late 14th or early 15th century, the chapel was originally in the little village of chasse near lyon in southeastern France. during the French revolution, it fell into
disrepair. with help from the French government the chapel was restored to its original state. in 1964,
it was donated to marquette, dismantled stone by stone, and shipped to its present location. 20
minute tours of the interior will be given to visitors upon request. chapel guides will also answer any
questions for those who wish to experience the chapel on their own.
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MARSHALL BUILDING — MATERIAL STUDIOS + GALLERY, PORTRAIT SOCIETY GALLERY 100 (5-G)
207 E. Buffalo Street, #600 Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
the marshall building, constructed in 1907 used flat-slab concrete floors supported by mushroomheaded columns, reinforced with steel rebar. this new technology resulted in a sturdy, built-to-last
building. this building is the world's oldest existing example of claude a.P. turner's mushroom system
and is a national historic civil engineering landmark. Visit the sixth floor’s material studios + gallery
where artists create, produce and develop their entrepreneurial practice. material also houses arts
organizations that fuel the economy. Also in the Marshall Building: a series of milwaukee Public school
paintings by ariana huggett entitled “old schools” will be on display in the lounge at the Portrait society gallery on the 5th floor of the marshall building during doors open milwaukee both saturday and
sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
MCINTOSH I GOODRICH MANSION (WISCONSIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC) 37 (2-I)
1584 N. Prospect Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
this neo-classical revival style mansion, built in 1903, was home to industrialist charles l. mcintosh;
then linseed oil businessman william osborne goodrich prior to the wisconsin conservatory of music
in 1934. marvel at rich architectural details and furnishings, including grand curved glass bay windows overlooking the lake. take a guided ‘highlights’ tour, offered every hour on the hour, or explore
the building at your leisure with a self-guided tour pamphlet. live performances will be presented
throughout the day by the conservatory’s students.
MEETINGHOUSE 121 (GM 2-B)
(Milwaukee Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends / Quakers)
3224 N. Gordon Place Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
this Quaker meetinghouse was built in 1984 on a west bluff overlooking the milwaukee river. a
panoramic arc of windows facing the river curves gently into the koenen land Preserve. the land and
building reflect Quaker values and are shared with the wider community, from nature walkers to participants in programs offered by other non-profit organizations. guided tours will include the lightfilled worship space, the land preserve, community gardens, and lots more.
MILWAUKEE BLACKSMITH 101 (5-H)
518 E. Erie Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
milwaukee’s finest homes and buildings are adorned with ironwork which stands the test of time. this
has shaped our city’s architecture and given us a distinctive look. when visiting our 1950s industrial
space, you will walk into the past. hear the sounds of the hammer and the crackle of the fire. see the
blacksmith and his sons use the same historical techniques to create today.
EVENT HEADQUARTERS / ACM MUSIC SITE / FAMILY PASSPORT SITE
MILWAUKEE CITY HALL 1 (3-G)
200 E. Wells Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
when built in 1895, city hall was the tallest building in the country – for four years. explore our most
iconic landmark’s 10-story rotunda throughout the event. the Flemish renaissance structure consists
of a basement and eight stories of city offices. take a 30-minute, guided tour of the largest common
council chambers in the u.s. in addition, visitors can take a 45-minute guided tour of the city hall bell
tower. Please see the Public Tours section on page 6 for more information, as well as pages 3 and 4
for all that is going on at City Hall during the event!
MILWAUKEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 61 (3-F)
901. N. 9th Street (Wells Street entrance between 9th and 10th Street)
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
this 11-story bedford limestone neo-classical revival 1931 courthouse was the result of a nationwide design competition. while heralded as one of the country’s grandest courthouses, it was
once called a "million dollar rockpile" by Frank lloyd wright. take a tour through milwaukee’s third
county courthouse.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 62 (3-G)
910 N. Old World Third Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a. m.-5 p. m.
located along the milwaukee river, the center is a museum and research library housed in the former 1913 beaux arts second ward savings bank. Visitors enter into an elegant atrium surrounded by
pillars, a balcony-level and marble accents. you are welcome to enjoy our exhibitions, check out
the old bank vaults, talk with our staff, and view our collections.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY 63 (2-E) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE
1525 W. Vine Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4 p.m.
Tour times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
there is a lot to maintaining 420 eleven ton vehicles. learn the details of how this is done
by visiting the Fleet maintenance building. Very rarely do we provide tours, but we will
be proud to show an inside look at mechanical repair where mechanics repair or replace major bus components like engines, transmissions, air-conditioning and brakes.
we’ll also look at body repair where mechanics repair the outside of the bus from
major reworking of frames, dents, and body corrosion. see how we paint buses in
large spray booths which look like something nasa would use. 45-minute tours will
be given by mcts staff. in addition, a historical collection of photographs and one
of the clean-diesel buses will be on display to view at any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
this is also a great opportunity to learn about the mcts m-card, the new fare system. specific tour times 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
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MILWAUKEE FIRE MUSEUM 150 (3-B)
1615 W. Oklahoma Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
one of five fire stations of this style built in 1927, the museum (since 1995) houses the first dept. ambulance, a 1947 cadillac, two trucks built in the milwaukee Fire department shop during the 1920's
and 30's. and a 1943 1250 gallon Per minute pumper. View original chairs built in a state prison as well
as a working fire alarm system which utilized the street corner alarm box. the building has dormitory
style bunk-room, a vintage kitchen, locker room, and hose tower. take a guided tour or explore at
your own pace with a museum guide sheet.
MILWAUKEE FIRE STATION #1 14 (4-G)
784 Broadway Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. NOT OPEN WHEN ON CALL
milwaukee Fire department's station 1 is the home to engine 1 and formerly truck 1. they are the oldest companies in the milwaukee Fire department. truck 1 was founded in 1837 and engine 1 in 1839.
they have been together at the broadway and wells site since 1840. in 2013, truck 1 was relocated
to station 3, located on 1st and Virgina. stop in and take a behind-the-scenes guided tour of station
1. talk to firefighters, view historic photos of past crews and fire engines. and, make sure to check out
the racquetball court inside as well!
MILWAUKEE FIRE STATION #2 64 (4-F)
755 N. James Lovell Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. NOT OPEN WHEN ON CALL
the milwaukee Fire department station 2 is the headquarters for the milwaukee Fire department. the
administration department is housed on the third floor of the building. this station houses engine 2,
truck 2, the Fire boat trident, the Firefighting deputy chief and the incident safety officer. Paramedic
bicycle respond units are also are assigned from here in the summer. they patrol and respond to
emergencies at the maier Festival grounds. come take a tour of the only firehouse that has six fire
poles. watch a firefighter demonstrate sliding down the pole as well as see other equipment demonstration displays. demonstrations will be shown throughout the day.
MILWAUKEE FIRE STATION #12 151 (3-B)
2130 W. Oklahoma Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
NOT OPEN WHEN ON CALL
the milwaukee Fire department's Fire station 12 is a special teams house. it is home to engine 12,
which was established in 1888, and is also home to the heavy urban rescue team. (h.u.r.t) responds
to four areas of specialized rescue: confined space, trench, high/low angle rope rescues and structural collapse. tour the fire station, view the h.u.r.t. apparatus, learn about the firehouse’s history and
see unique equipment special to this house. there will be ongoing demonstrations by firefighters
throughout the day with various pieces of equipment.
MILWAUKEE GAS LIGHT COMPANY (ZIMMERMAN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIOS) 87 (5-D)
2122 W. Mount Vernon Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.
designed by alexander eschweiler in 1902, this massive but elegant red brick building housed retort
furnaces to super-heat coal into gas that was then stored in gasometers (huge tanks that filled and
deflated daily), and piped throughout the city for illumination. today the furnaces are gone leaving
a grand light-filled interior space that is home to Zimmerman architectural studios and harwood engineering consultants. state-of-the-art 2010 remodeling maintains the historic character, including a
symbolic gasometer, referred to as our “think tank.” View displays that feature some of Zimmerman’s
design work from its own 106-year milwaukee history.
(MIAD) MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART AND DESIGN 102 (5-G)
272 E. Erie Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
miad’s main building originally served as a terminal and warehouse for imported automobiles. current renovation began in 1989 to the state’s only independent, non-profit college of art and design
offering a b.a. degree. each of its five floors spans the length of a football field. Visit the different labs
and studios including Photography, Painting, Printmaking, sculpture, industrial design and interior architecture + design. explore the galleries featuring exciting exhibitions. miad students will be there to
give demonstrations and discuss their work and life at miad.
MILWAUKEE MAKERSPACE 152 (GM 3-B)
2555 S. Lenox Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a. m.-5 p.m.
First/main floor only is handicapped accessible Photography and tripod permitted
this 1962 16,000 square foot, one-story, brick building served the bay View community as a krambo
Food store for over a decade. today it is home to milwaukee makerspace - a collaborative workshop and fabrication lab. makers, builders, artists, crafters and visitors
are welcome to explore our various workshops and labs. woodworking, welding, metal casting, forging, pottery, electronics, robots, and electric vehicles
are just a few of the many activities and interests that will be on display.
For more information
on buildings, visit
doorsopenmilwaukee.org.
Daphne Jones, Malone’s President, and Jerome Knapp, Executive
Director of King Drive BID at Glorious Malone’s Fine Sausage)
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MILWAUKEE 2015
LIST OF SITES BY NEIGHBORHOOD
Numbers (1) correspond with the site label on the map, codes (GM 1-B, 5-G) refer to the coordinate location on the Downtown Map (pages 14 - 15)
or Greater Milwaukee (GM) map (page 16). Asterisks ( * ) indicate sites with additional tours. Numbers not in a colored dot mark FREE PRESENTATIONS, FREE PUBLIC TOURS, or IN-DEPTH TOURS, described below.
OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 9/19 & 9/20
OPEN SATURDAY ONLY, 9/19
OPEN SUNDAY ONLY, 9/20
JUNEAU TOWN
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Milwaukee City Hall (Doors Open Headquarters)* . . . . . .(3-G)
600 East Wisconsin Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-H)
Bank of Milwaukee Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-H)
CityCenter at 735 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Colby Abbot Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Federal Courthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-H)
George Watts Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Hilton Garden Inn / Loyalty Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
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Hotel Metro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Kilbourn Avenue Bascule Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3-G)
Mackie Building / The Grain Exchange Room . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-G)
Milwaukee Fire Station #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC) . . . .(3-G)
MSOE Krueger Hall (WMSE Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3-G)
The Newsroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Pabst Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3-G)
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The Pfister Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Railway Exchange Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
The Safe House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
State Street Bascule Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-G)
U.S. Bank Center - Observation Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-H)
War Memorial Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-H)
Wells Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Wells Street Vertical Lift Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
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All Saints’ Cathedral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-H)
Charles Allis Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2-I)
David Barnett Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3-H)
Educators Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(1-J)
(1-J)
First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-H)
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3-G)
Immanuel Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-H)
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Jewish Home and Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2-I)
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Jewish Museum Milwaukee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-I)
Knickerbocker on the Lake* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-H)
McIntosh | Goodrich Mansion (WCM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2-I)
Milwaukee Public Library East Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1-I)
MSOE Alumni Partnership Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-G)
MSOE Grohmann Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-G)
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MSOE Kern Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-G)
The North End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2-G)
Plaza Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-H)
Saint John's on the Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2-I)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-H)
Summerfield United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-H)
Woman's Club of Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-H)
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AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4-G)
ASQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-F)
BMO Harris Bradley Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-F)
The Brewhouse Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-F)
Buck Bradley's / Schoenleber Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Calvary Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-F)
Cardinal Stritch University City Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-F)
Central Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-F)
Glorious Malone's Fine Sausage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2-G)
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Hilton Milwaukee City Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-F)
Historic Brewers Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1-G)
Lakefront Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2-H)
Milwaukee County Courthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3-F)
Milwaukee County Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-G)
Milwaukee County Transit System Fleet Maintenance Facility . . (2-E)
Milwaukee Fire Station #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-F)
Milwaukee Public Museum* - Daniel M. Soref Planetarium . . (4-F)
Milwaukee Theatre / UWM Panther Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-F)
Pritzlaff Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
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RedLine Milwaukee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2-G)
Riverside Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
St. Benedict the Moor Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-F)
St. James Episcopal Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-F)
Saint James Court Historic Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-F)
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St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2-F)
St. Marcus Lutheran Church & School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1-G)
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-F)
Turner Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-G)
We Energies Public Service Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
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The Ambassador Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4-D)
Bridging the Gap Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-E)
Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-E)
City of Milwaukee / Waukesha County Materials Recovery Facility . . .(5-E)
Forest County Potawatomi's Wgema Campus . . . . . . . . (3-C)
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Historic Lofts on Kilbourn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3-D)
Irish Cultural & Heritage Center / Grand Ave. Cong. Church . . (4-D)
Marquette University Law School / Ray and Kay Eckstein Halll . . (4-E)
Marquette University / St. Joan of Arc Chapel . . . . . . . . . (4-E)
Milwaukee Gas Light Company (Zimmerman Arch. Studios) . . (5-D)
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Our Savior's Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(4-C)
Pevnick Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4-C)
Redeemer Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4-D)
Saint George Melkite Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-E)
Tripoli Shrine Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-C)
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88Nine Radio Milwaukee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5-G)
Arts @ Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6-F)
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Brenner Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(6-F)
Clock Shadow Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6-G)
Global Water Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5-G)
Great Lakes Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5-F)
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The Iron Horse Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5-F)
Marshall Building - Material Studios + Galleries . . . . . . . . .(5-G)
Milwaukee Blacksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5-H)
(MIAD) Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design . . . . . . . . . . . (5-G)
MobCraft Beer Brewery and Tasting Room . . . . . . . . . . . .(6-F)
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Next Act Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5-G)
Orlandini Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6-F)
The Pitch Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6-F)
Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP Headquarters . . . . . . . . (5-G)
Walker's Point Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6-F)
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All Peoples Gathering Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-B)
Atwater Elementary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-B)
The Bricks (Flux Design) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-B)
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Concordia Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM
2-B)
Energy Innovation Center (Century City Tower) . . . . . (GM 2-B)
Florentine Opera Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-B)
Havenwoods Environmental Awareness Center . . . . .(GM 1-B)
Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . .(GM 2-B)
Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 2-B)
.(GM 2-B)
Kilbourntown House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM
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Kletzsch Park Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 1-B)
La Lune Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 2-B)
Meetinghouse (Milwaukee Monthly Meeting of the
Religious Society of Friends / Quakers) . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-B)
Milwaukee Police Academy (MPD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 1-B)
Monarch, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 1-A)
North Central Little League / The Hangar . . . . . . . . . .(GM 1-A)
Riverworks Lofts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-B)
St. Casimir Church / Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish . . . (GM 2-B)
Salem Lutheran Landmark Church and Museum . . . (GM 1-A)
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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 1-B)
Sherman Park Senior Living (former Jackie Robinson School) . (GM 2-B)
Sherman Perk Coffee Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-A)
Thurston Woods (Agape Community Center) . . . . . . (GM 1-B)
UWM / EMS - College of Engineering & Applied Science . . . . (GM 2-B)
UWM University Services Research Building . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-B)
Vanguard Sculpture Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-B)
Weld Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-B)
Wm. K. Walthers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 1-A)
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Avalon Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
Basilica of St. Josaphat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
Bay View Printing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
Bryant's Cocktail Lounge* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
City of Milwaukee Health Department
nt Southside Health Centerr . (GM 3-B)
Cream City Real Estate Co. (formerly St. Francis State Bank) . .(GM 3-B)
The Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
Forest Home Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
Frank Lloyd Wright American System - Built Homes Model . (GM 3-B)
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General Mitchell International Airport / Mitchell Gallery of Flight . (GM 4-B)
Islamic Society of Milwaukee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(GM
(GM 4-B)
Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility* . . . . . . . . . . . . .(6-H)
Marian Center for Nonprofits (St. Mary's Academy) . . . .(GM 3-B)
Milwaukee Fire Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
Milwaukee Fire Station #12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
Milwaukee Makerspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
The Modjeska Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
Our Daily Salt / H.C. Anton Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(6-B)
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Robert A. Anderson Municipal Building / Lake Tower . . . . . (GM 3-B)
St. Joseph Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 3-B)
St. Joseph Chapel of School Sisters of St. Francis . . . . (GM 3-B)
St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 3-B)
St. Mary and St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church . .(GM 4-B)
St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 3-B)
Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
Survive Alive House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 3-B)
Urban Ecology Center, Menomonee Valley Branch . . . . .(6-B)
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5th District School (Garfield School) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 3-A)
Calvary Cemetery Chapel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 3-A)
Christ King Catholic Parish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-A)
Cream City Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 3-A)
Eschweilers / Echelon at Innovation Campus . . . . . . . (GM 2-A)
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Hales Corners Pool House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 4-A)
Hales Corners Veterans Memorial Building . . . . . . . . (GM 4-A)
Lowell Damon House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-A)
Stahl - Conrad Homestead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 4-A)
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UWM Innovation Accelerator Building . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-A)
W. Ben Hunt Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 4-A)
Wauwatosa Cemetery Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-A)
Whitnall Park Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 4-A)
YANKEE HILL / PROSPECT AVENUE
KILBOURN TOWN / HAYMARKET
MARQUETTE / AVENUES WEST
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Beerline Recreational Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 2-B)
Biking on the Hank Aaron State Trail . . . . . . . . . .(5-B)
City Hall Bell Tower Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-G)
Inside the Department of Transportation (DOT) . . . (4-F)
Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility . . . . . .(6-H)
Miller Brewery Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3-B)
Milwaukee Food & City Tours . . . (2-H,
(2-H, 3-G, 4-G, 4-H)
4-H)
Port of Milwaukee Bus Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
Soldiers Home Historic District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(6-A)
FREE PRESENTATIONS
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The History of Brewers Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ((1-G)
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Making of Milwaukee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2-E)
Milwaukee’s Unlikely Founding Fathers . . . . . . . .(4-F)
NORTH NEIGHBORHOODS
SOUTH NEIGHBORHOODS
WEST NEIGHBORHOODS
IN-DEPTH TOURS
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OF THE EVENT AT CITY HALL HEADQUARTERS. Please see page 26 for more information.
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Brady Street Walking Food Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2-I)
Brady Street Walking Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2-H)
Bryant's Cocktail Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GM 3-B)
The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist . . . . . . . . (3-H)
Changes to Milwaukee's Lakefront . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-H)
Fondy Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1-D)
German Milwaukee Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-G)
Gimbels / Schuster's Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1-G)
Glorioso's Italian Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2-H)
Ghosts of Milwaukee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5-G)
Harley Davidson Museum® Highlights Tour . . . . . . . (5-F)
Historic Mitchell Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GM 3-B)
Historic Yankee Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-H)
Inside the Historic Rave / Eagles Club . . . . . . . . . . .(4-D)
Iron Block Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Kilbourntown: The City Moves West . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-F)
Living in a Hotel: Eloise at the Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3-H)
Maker of Milwaukee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3-H)
Menomonee Valley Walking Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5-B)
MillerCoors Behind-the-Scenes Hard Hat Tour . . . . .(3-B)
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Milwaukee Club Private Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-H)
Milwaukee Haunts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3-H)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Art Collection . . . . . .(3-G)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Production Facility . .(GM 3-B)
Milwaukee Municipal Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-F)
Milwaukee Photo Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5-G)
Milwaukee Public Museum Tour / Streets . . . . . . . . .(4-F)
Missing Milwaukee Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Mysteries of Calvary Cemetery Chapel . . . . . .(GM 3-A)
North Point South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1-J)
Oriental Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1-J)
Revolution in Milwaukee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-F)
Six Points Walking Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1-I)
South Riverwalk Tour II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5-H)
Spunk and Grit: Milwaukee’s Third Ward . . . . . . . . (4-G)
Three Bridges Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(6-B)
Tory Hill and the Bloody Third Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4-F)
WISN-TV (Channel 12) Studios: Hello, Milwaukee! . . (4-D)
Yankee Hill: Ghosts, Gossip and Scandals . . . . . . . .(3-H)
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MILWAUKEE POLICE ACADEMY (MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPT.) 122 (GM 1-B)
6680 N. Teutonia Avenue Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
the safety academy, which houses the milwaukee Police and Fire training academies, was built in
1964 as madonna high school, an all-girls catholic school. the city purchased the facility in 1972 for
police and fire training. the attractive brick and stone exterior is complimented by a comfortable interior of wood, stone, tile, and stained glass. the Police academy has traditional classrooms, a fullsized gymnasium, a firing range, and “scenes” in which officers train to patrol milwaukee’s diverse
environments, including the apartment scene, street scene, and tavern scene. adult visitors will have
the opportunity to engage in electronic scenarios to test their reflexes and decision making under
pressure. everyone can see firsthand the intense training regimen of milwaukee Police officers. don’t
miss our first floor memorial to officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST BRANCH 38 (1-I)
2320 N. Cramer Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
in november 2014, the fifth version of the east branch opened with 99 apartments above, a small retail space and the library as the anchor on the first floor. in a departure from a typical library layout, hga architects designed an elliptical shaped community room with 16-foot high pivot doors
and channel glass walls defining the flexible meeting space. Permanent art installations from
local artists ray chi, k. e. martin, and santiago cucullu are on-site along with reclaimed wood
from the 1968 library installed as a partial ceiling, a laptop bar and a bench at the entrance.
take a seat in our ‘living room’ next to the fireplace and enjoy gazing out on the bustling north
avenue business corridor from the calm interior of the library. guided 15-20 minutes tours will be
given the saturday of doors open milwaukee on the hour, every hour.
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM — DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM 65 (4-F)
800 W. Wells Street Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
enjoy a Free Planetarium program at milwaukee Public museum’s daniel m. soref Planetarium
during doors open weekend! take a tour of the current night sky during wisconsin stargazing, or
go on the ultimate space vacation in Perfect little Planet; it’s a choose your own adventure experience! Programs are 22 min in length, airing every half hour. one Planetarium ticket issued per
guest. Please check in at the admission windows for your Free ticket. additional discounted admission available for museum exhibits.
MSOE ALUMNI PARTNERSHIP CENTER 39 (3-G)
1120 N. Broadway Saturday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
the center was built in 1890 as the headquarters for the blatz brewing co. in the 1980s it was refurbished as the beer barons restaurant. the building became part of msoe in 1989. today it is home to
university offices and the goethe house of wisconsin. Visitors will marvel at the hand-carved fireplace
mantels, hardwood floors and oak beams. in the great room, the beer barons of milwaukee look
down on visitors from a two-story skylight. check out the walk-in vault which housed money and important records for the brewery.
MSOE GROHMANN MUSEUM 40 (3-G)
1000 N. Broadway Saturday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
the museum was built in 1924 as a cadillac dealership and later used (1970s-1990s) as the milwaukee branch of the chicago Federal reserve bank. Purchased by dr. eckhart grohmann as a gift to
msoe in 2005, the building was renovated in 2006-07 to become the grohmann museum. browse the
man at work collection with more than 1,000 paintings and sculptures dating from 1580 to the present in three floors of galleries documenting the evolution of work from farming and mining to steel production and glassblowing. don’t miss the spectacular rooftop sculpture garden.
MSOE KERN CENTER 41 (3-G)
1245 N Broadway Saturday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
the kern center was designed by uihlein-wilson architects and opened its doors in october 2004. it
is milwaukee school of engineering’s 210,000-square-foot health, wellness, fitness and recreation facility and exemplifies the university’s commitment to providing a well-rounded student experience.
a large atrium entrance welcomes visitors to the kern center, where glass, concrete and steel beams
dominate the contemporary building. Just inside the main entrance is the fitness center and basketball arena. the field house is located on the second floor and features a suspended, three-lane
160-meter synthetic indoor running track that also offers views of the new Viets Field. the lower level
of the kern center features a full-size ice arena.
MSOE KRUEGER HALL (WMSE RADIO) 16 (3-G)
820 N. Milwaukee Street Saturday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
originally a 1920s automobile tire retailer, this red brick/concrete building is now home to 3,200 watt
public radio station wmse, owned and operated by msoe. the station has provided milwaukee with
a diverse mix of all music 24 hours a day for 34 years. it is run by an all-volunteer dJ staff. Visitors will
tour the studios. see the station's large on-air music library as well as where it hosts live bands on a
weekly basis.
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MILWAUKEE THEATRE / UWM PANTHER ARENA 66 (3-F)
490 W. Kilbourn Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
Photography permitted Fully ADA accessible
explore milwaukee’s most historically significant entertainment venue. take self- guided tours as well
as view historic photos and artifacts. built in 1909 as the milwaukee auditorium and remodeled into
the milwaukee theatre in 2003, the building has been the site of legendary performers and speakers. you will be able to stand on stage as well as tour the backstage areas. continue onto the historic
uw milwaukee Panther arena next door where you will also be able to do self-guided tours of the
building. built in 1950 as the milwaukee arena, the arena celebrates its 65th birthday this year! along
with tours there will be historic photos, audio and video.
MOBCRAFT BEER BREWERY AND TASTING ROOM 103 (6-F)
505 S. 5th Street Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
the building on the corner of 5th and Virginia has seen a few different uses from light manufacturing,
to painting, to indoor parking. between fall 2015 and spring 2016 the building will be transformed into
the new home for mobcraft beer. the building will house manufacturing equipment, offices and a
tasting room. this visit to the new mobcraft brewery will be a very early sneak peak of what is to
come in early 2016. come see renderings of the brewing space, and possibly the beginning of renovations of the new facility.
THE MODJESKA THEATRE 153 (GM 3-B)
1134 W. Mitchell Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
the modjeska theatre — named after helena modjeska, a renowned Polish actress who specialized in shakespearean roles — was originally built in the 1920s as a vaudeville and movie
palace. in the 1940s, the theater showed Polish films to cater to the large Polish community on
milwaukee’s south side, and had various other uses throughout the years following until it closed
in 2010. the modjeska theatre will officially reopened in 2015, and will offer visitors an open-house
tour during the event, which will consist of modjeska history, the theatre’s future plans, and tours of
the stage area, dressing rooms and projection booth.
MONARCH, LLC 123 (GM 1-A)
7050 N. 76th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
monarch machining and Fabrication is an 82-year-old, milwaukee-based company that provides
some of industry’s best in heavy fabrication, precision machining and complex assembly services for
projects ranging from mining and shipbuilding to government defense and nuclear. small groups will
be led through the 100,000-square-foot facility to see processes and marvel at the size and scope of
our products and machines. come see a current example of why milwaukee used to be called the
“machine shop of the world.”
MORTGAGE GUARANTY INSURANCE CORPORATION (MGIC) 15 (3-G)
270 E. Kilbourn Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
the "inverted pyramid" architectural design of mgic's 4-story headquarters has made it one of milwaukee's most unique buildings since 1973. the building is one of two travertine marble and bronze
glass structures on the 2.5 acre mgic Plaza. architect-engineers for the development were Fitzhugh
scott-architects, inc. of milwaukee and skidmore, owings & merrill of chicago, who also designed
such famous works as the hancock building and willis tower in chicago.. a brief guided tour will allow
guests to learn about the warren Platner designed interior features, and also showcases museum
quality works by artists alicia Penabla and shelia hicks.
THE NEWSROOM 17 (4-G)
137 E. Wells Street Saturday and Sunday 11:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
this once elegant nineteenth-century dining room was restored in 2000 as the newsroom Pub, the
perfect front for the safe house. safe house founder david baldwin refurbished this establishment to
provide a home for the milwaukee Press club and its collection of famous autographs and memorabilia dating from 1885. the newsroom Pub is popular for banquets, meetings and receptions up to
200 people. if you are lucky enough, you may be able to enter directly to the safe house via a secret entrance to this spy-theme bar and restaurant’s large mechanical puzzle or revolving booth.
come test your luck.
NEXT ACT THEATRE 104 (5-G)
255 S. Water Street Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
in 2011 next act converted a crane bay, originally built in 1989, into a state of the art theatre. the
complex houses next act’s offices, rehearsal hall, production support areas and a 152 seat theatre.
guided tours every half hour will include the backstage area (costume shop, dressing rooms, green
room, rehearsal hall) and all areas of the stage, including the tech booth. Photos of the conversion
process are displayed on the backstage walls. and the bar will be open for those looking for a little
refreshment.
NORTH CENTRAL LITTLE LEAGUE / THE HANGAR 124 (GM 1-A)
6200 N. 64th Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
the hangar is the new indoor batting facility for north central little league and the milwaukee
bombers. For 36 years ncll has been giving children the opportunity to play little league baseball
(60 teams with over 700 players) from milwaukee and wauwatosa. our year-round indoor batting facility has two batting tunnels, a "t" station and an indoor pitching mound, and a waiting area with a
big screen tV. we also have the capability to watch your session live on our apple tV. do you want
to take some swings in the cage? want to hit off the t? do you need to work on pitching? if the answer is “yes” stop in and play some baseball.
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THE NORTH END 42 (2-G)
1551 N. Water Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p..m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
a neighborhood by design, the north end is built on the remediated Pfister & Vogel tannery site; its
location landmarked by the historic water tower on water & Pleasant. offering a variety of luxury
apartments that are all condo-level with the highest level finishes and energy efficiencies. check out
the amazing game room, courtyard terrace with outdoor kitchen, clubroom with theater screening
and fitness studio. stick around and enjoy light fare alfresco and enjoy live music in denim Park!
ORLANDINI STUDIOS 105 (6-F)
633 W. Virginia Street Saturday and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
the ornamental plaster studio shop was originally built around 1900. matt and Julian orlandini purchased the property in 1964 as a duplex. orlandini has been open and doing business since august
of 1965. Julian’s living quarters, which were on the second floor, will be open to the public to view the
paintings of debra stubbe burkart and photos by shelly orlandini. the shop will also be open to the
public. eugene orlandini, third-generation ornamental Plasterer, will be on hand to explain how ornamental plaster can be used in your home, as well as how pieces are made. orlandini studios will
be offering a ‘special gift’ for children who visit us with their doors open PassPort. (warning: the studio is dusty, so black clothes are discouraged).
OUR DAILY SALT / H.C. ANTON BUILDING 154 (6-B)
3519 W. National Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
a former turn-of-the-century grocery store, the anton building is constructed of cream city brick and
still contains its original tin ceiling. although much of the character and charm remain, it has been remodeled to presently house our daily salt — a manufacturer of handcrafted housewares. our gallery
space is filled with work by local artists. see how handcrafted products are made as various craftspeople work within the space. Join us for a brief tour explaining the history of the building and the business.
OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 88 (4-C)
3022 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
our savior’s lutheran church, founded by norwegian immigrants on milwaukee’s southside in 1858,
built the present building on the site of the todd wehr estate in 1954. before entering the wisconsin
avenue doors, look up to the 15′ “the inviting christ” statue and notice the solar panels (2.24 kw) that
were installed in 2008. step into the church where “the abiding christ” window and organ music bid
you enter. enjoy the sanctuary, where you will recognize old and new testament stories in the stained
glass windows.the history room and chapel are open for visitors. your guides are eager to share
about the mission and ministries of the congregation.
PABST THEATER 18 (3-G)
144 E. Wells Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
built in 1895, the Pabst theater is the 4th oldest continuously operating theater in the us, and the oldest theater in milwaukee’s theater district. explore this great baroque theater from balconies to bathrooms on a self-guided tour. have a drink in the Pub after you’ve viewed the 2-ton austrian crystal
chandelier, and taken a walk on the white italian marble grand staircase.
PEVNICK STUDIOS 89 (4-C)
527 N. 27th Street (entrance through alley in back of building)
Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
the 1878 cream city brick italianate front building was the clybourn street school until the late
1920s and is the second-oldest surviving mPs school building in the city. Visitors will see a brightlylit graphical waterfall® standing 12 feet off the ground, programmed by computer to produce
ribbons, shapes, words and games. water droplets fall through valves with the speed of gravity
and patterns are created by the presence and absence of water, like a dot-matrix printer. a 16-footwide waterfall produces 6,000-12,000 water droplets per second. entertaining for all ages. children
must be supervised, as the space is a working warehouse.
THE PFISTER HOTEL 19 (4-G)
424 E. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Last admittance 1:45 p.m.
Photography permitted First/main floor and mezzanine are handicapped accessible
the Pfister hotel, built in 1893 has been a premier downtown milwaukee hotel for over a century.
guido Pfister, a local tanner, wanted to build a “palace for the people”, especially after the city’s most
renowned hotel, the newhall house, burned down in 1883. guido’s son charles saw the project to
fruition with costs of over one million dollars and state of the art technology at the time of construction. the Pfister was the first “all electric” hotel in the city and one of the first in the world to have individually controlled thermostats for guestrooms. enjoy the extraordinary architecture and welcoming
ambiance marked by a priceless Victorian art collection. begin your visit in the historic dining room,
the rouge, where chef concierge Peter mortensen will share a brief history of the hotel. subject to
availability, you are invited to explore the mezzanine level of this grand hotel. complimentary parking will be extended to those doors open guests who make a purchase in our well spa, cafe Pfister
or attend our sunday brunch.
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THE PITCH PROJECT 106 (6-F)
706 S. 5th Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
No photography permitted First / main floor handicapped accessible
consisting of four buildings going back to the late 1800's, this site has been used for a number of different purposes — from bread bag Printing company to obama campaign headquarters. the Pitch
Project now houses 22 artist studios and a 2,000 sq ft contemporary art gallery. wander around the
building, visit with resident artists, and enjoy the art show in the gallery.
Free
PLAZA HOTEL 43 (3-H)
1007 N. Cass Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a. m.-5 p.m.
Photography permitted First/main floor only is handicapped accessible
the Plaza opened in 1925 as a large four story red brick and steel art deco apartment hotel defined
by rich colors, bold geometric shapes and beautiful ornamentation. two floors are hotel guest rooms
and the two floors above are residences. the first floor offers a bustling vintage café and a dedicated spa treatment room. Visitors may view the lobby area and a guest room on their own. cafe
at the Plaza is open for service from 7am – 2pm and for viewing only after 2.
PLUNKETT RAYSICH ARCHITECTS, LLP HEADQUARTERS 107 (5-G)
209 S. Water Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.
Photography permitted, filming not permitted Fully handicapped accessible
Plunkett raysich architects found a home for their headquarters in the walkers Point neighborhood.
celebrating their 80th anniversary and returning to downtown milwaukee, they have created an
open office for collaboration and flexibility. there are several sustainable features of the building including solatubes that fill the space with natural light. the firm also designed the new public plaza to
the north of the building. Visitors can wander through the office and see how a homegrown milwaukee architecture firm works. there will be displays of projects, an interactive design area and
freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
PRITZLAFF BUILDING 67 (4-G)
311 N. Plankinton Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
the Pritzlaff buildings are a complex of 6 large ornate italianate cream city brick and heavy timber construction buildings erected between 1875 and 1919 by the John Pritzlaff hardware company. Pritzlaff was a large hardware distributor located here until 1958. it is now being renovated
by sunset investors into a mixed use space with offices and banquet halls on the first floor, offices
on the second floor, and 100 apartments on floors 3-7. learn about the history of 19th-century wholesalers who turned milwaukee into a hub of trade. View some of the huge hardware catalogs that Pritzlaff used for selling and distributing their goods, then tour through unfinished areas of the building,
construction, and completed areas. Pritzlaff is a work in progress.
RAILWAY EXCHANGE BUILDING 20 (4-G)
229 E. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Last admittance 2:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
No photography permitted Handicapped accessible
the railway exchange building, located near where east town meets the historic third ward, was
built in 1899-1900. the railway exchange building served as the headquarters of the chicago and
northwestern railway from 1901–1945. a brief description of the history and features of the building
will be provided by the building team member. Visitors will be asked to take the elevator to the 12th
floor and to walk back down the cast iron and marble stairway all the way to the first floor so that they
can see the original corridors with original doors, hardware and window systems to the offices on
each floor. Views of lake michigan and the city skyline are spectacular.
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 90 (4-D)
1905 W. Wisconsin Avenue (sanctuary entrance, double glass doors)
Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 12noon-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.
redeemer lutheran church was founded in 1890. the current building dates from 1915. at that time,
the estimated cost of the furnished church and parish hall was $50,000 (exclusive of the grounds). the
architect, william h. schuchardt, designed the gothic sanctuary--one of the finest examples of traditional and modern architectural masterpieces of lutheran edifices in america. Visitors are welcome to tour the gothic-style sanctuary.
REDLINE MILWAUKEE 68 (2-G)
redline milwaukee was founded by local artists lori bauman and steve Vande Zande in 2009. goals
of professional development, access, and social justice are met through redline’s Programs: residency, exhibition, and education. the 3-story, 22,000-square-foot building houses one of milwaukee’s
only artist-in-residence programs, including ten emerging artists, five mentoring artists, a resource
artist, sixteen residents and several visiting artists annually. additionally, redline connects artists with
community organizations through workshops, classes, and outreach. come visit the art exhibitions,
artist-in-residence studios and art studios labs featuring a print shop, papermaking, dye lab, and, dark
room.
RIVERSIDE THEATER 69 (4-G)
116 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
the riverside, which opened in 1928, was designed by local architects charles kirchoff and thomas
rose, designers of many theaters, including the Palace theater in new york city. the building that
houses the theater is twelve stories tall, and includes office space in the front portion of the building.
tour this graceful Vaudeville style theater steeped in adversity: from opening shortly before the great
depression, to a 1966 fire that almost destroyed it, and an 80-year battle to keep the milwaukee river
out of its basement. the riverside theater will be providing three performances hosted by the dairyland theater organ society to provide an atmosphere of what show performance were like when
the theater was constructed as well as a limited tour of the wurlitzer organ.
RIVERWORKS LOFTS 125 (GM 2-B)
3372 N. Holton Street (enter on Townsend) Saturday 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
the building was erected in 1915 by brothers william and John tharinger for the tharinger macaroni
Factory. groundbreaking for reuse construction began in June 2011 with completion in april of 2012.
co-developed by riverworks development corporation and horizon development group, their plan
was to renovate the building into workforce housing with wheda’s affordable housing tax credits,
housing trust Funds and home funding. currently the riverworks lofts has 36 affordable housing loft
style apartments. historical memorabilia and photos will be on display from the tharinger macaroni
Factory days, as well as pictures showing the reconstruction into the riverworks lofts of today. the
club room and an apartment will be available for viewing.
ROBERT A. ANDERSON MUNICIPAL BUILDING / LAKE TOWER 155 (GM 3-B)
No photography Fully handicapped accessible
constructed in 1940, as the town of lake municipal building and water tower, this is a wonderful example of the art deco/moderne style of the 1930s. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the public
areas of the building. weather permitting, stunning views of milwaukee's south side are seen from the
third floor. elevator access rises to the fourth floor. those able to climb a flight of stairs to the fifth floor
will see the underside of the former water tank.
THE SAFE HOUSE 21 (4-G)
779 N. Front Street Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
in an alleyway near the river, two gas lights and an inconspicuous nameplate—with the name international exports ltd.—is all that mark the brick front of this establishment. however, this spy-themed
restaurant and bar has been a favorite milwaukee attraction since its creation in 1966 by founder
david baldwin. yes, you need the password. no, we cannot divulge it. but rest assured, as soon as you
pass your fun clearance test to prove you’re a friendly operative, you will enter a spy’s nest of global
espionage and entertainment!
SALEM LUTHERAN LANDMARK CHURCH AND MUSEUM 127 (GM 1-A)
Photography and tripod permitted Not handicapped accessible
known as the birthplace of the wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod, salem lutheran congregation was established on christmas day in 1847. the italianate cream city brick church dates
from 1863 and was used by salem congregation until 1977. the building has been used as a museum for the wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod since 1982. ongoing restoration efforts intend to
bring the church building back to its original 1863 condition. see an 1880s-era school classroom, and
more than 1,000 artifacts and pictures. the contents of the recently opened cornerstone will also be
on display. guided and self-guided tours will be available.
ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR CHURCH 70 (3-F)
924 W. State Street Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
st. benedict the moor is the first african-american catholic church in milwaukee established in 1908.
capuchin Franciscans assumed full-time responsibility for st ben’s in 1911. the capuchins originally ran
a day and boarding school for black youth and established st. anthony hospital as a place for
african american doctors and nurses to practice and serve urban black patients. For decades st
ben’s has been a revitalized community parish fueled by enthusiasm in caring for the poor, serving an
evening meal six days a week to hundreds of needy. Visitors can tour the beautiful romanesque
church, enjoying the many statues, carvings and artwork, as well as a poster exhibit of past school
activities. Parishioners will be on hand to tell our story.
ST. CASIMIR CHURCH / OUR LADY OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE PARISH 126 (GM 2-B)
2600 N. Bremen Street Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (Concert at 4 p.m.)
st. casimir church was built by Polish immigrants in1901. designed in a gothic style, the church’s towers are 130 feet and 200 feet high. the original building could seat 1,200 worshipers. the church is
filled with beautiful stained glass windows, paintings and statuary. Visit one of riverwest’s hidden
gems. self-guided tours will be offered along with historic information stay for the first concert in the
st. casimir concert series beginning at 4pm with a concert of organ music on the historic Felgemaker
pipe organ featuring gary wood, organist.
SAINT GEORGE MELKITE CHURCH 91 (3-E)
1617 W. State Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12noon - 5 p.m.
constructed with cream city brick and crowned with three bulbous domes, saint george was constructed in 1917 for worship by wisconsin’s middle-eastern rite christian congregation. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions or join any impromptu tour in progress. the outstanding 2010 icon screen,
quiet recordings of byzantine chant and perhaps a hint of incense from the morning service will greet
the visitor. Questions are encouraged about our past and current syrian/lebanese community as
well as about design changes over the century.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH 71 (4-F)
833 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30p.m.
and Sunday 12noon-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.
st. James episcopal church, possibly the oldest stone church in milwaukee, was erected in 1867-68
over the spring street burying ground. in 1872, the building burned, and only the bell tower and walls
survived. the original plans were still available, and the church was reconstructed in 1873-74 using the
complete plans, some of which had not been used in the first building. come and see how st. James
episcopal church uses this historic building for worship, fellowship, education, service (clothing, feeding, sundries and burial ministries) and more.
SAINT JAMES COURT HISTORIC APARTMENTS 72 (4-F)
831 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Tours given on the half hour.
The last tour will be at 2:30 p.m.) and Sunday NOT OPEN
saint James court, with its neo-classical and beaux art influence, was designed by the architectural
firm of Ferry & clas and built in 1903. the building contains 30 vintage apartments and ground level
offices. character abounds with hardwood floors, decorative fireplaces, stained glass, claw foot
tubs, a mahogany/marble entrance, a restored vintage elevator and more. Visitors will view apartments designed for prominent milwaukee citizens, learn the role of historic buildings in revitalizing
neighborhoods, see exhibits of history and restoration, and discuss the challenges, methods, and
benefits of historic renovation with the owner and management team.
ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 73 (2-F)
804 W. Vliet St. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
st. John’s is one of milwaukee’s finest examples of high Victorian gothic ecclesiastical architecture.
it was completed in 1890. the east tower, with three bronze bells weighing six tons total, is 197 feet′
tall while the west tower is 127′ feet tall. the church seats 1,100 people. the unique theatre style lighting, featuring 800 individual light fixtures installed in 1909, is seldom seen in churches. interesting features include an elevated pulpit and an ornate hand-carved altar. open for public worship on
sunday at 10am.
SAINT JOHN’S ON THE LAKE 44 (2-I)
1800 N. Prospect Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Photography and tripod permitted Fully handicapped accessible
Founded in downtown milwaukee in 1868, today saint John's is a vibrant, inclusive community designed by award winning architecture and design firms, Perkins-eastman and ag architects of milwaukee. enjoy a guided tour of the museum of wisconsin art (mowa) on the lake. then visit other
spaces, such as the bistro, sculpture and rain gardens, a putting green, bee colonies. taylor's elegant
restaurant provides lake views, as do the fitness center, pool and spa.
ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY 156 (GM 3-B)
3027 S. 16th Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
st. Joseph academy’s sponsoring organization, the Felician sisters, is a champion of compassionate
care for the milwaukee community since 1907. the sisters first created an orphanage to provide a
home for children whose parents were deceased or needed childcare while their parents worked.
over time, their services expanded to meet the changing needs of south-side families. our debut as
a doors open milwaukee site doubles as our open house to celebrate st. Joseph academy's new
elementary school addition. Felician sisters and others will provide guided tours every 30 minutes from
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. come see the new classrooms, visit the new library, and enter a freethrow shooting contest in the new gym. whether you have a tie to the former orphanage, are a former st. gerard's parishioner or are simply curious about our transformation over the past century,
you'll want to walk our halls and hear the grace-filled stories our Felician sisters will share with you.
light refreshments will be served.
ST. JOSEPH CHAPEL OF SCHOOL SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS 157 (GM 3-B)
1501 S. Layton Blvd. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
step inside this 1917 gem, rich with soaring marble columns, colorful austrian stained glass windows,
exquisite wood carvings and color mosaics. this italian romanesque revival is one of milwaukee's
most beautiful sacred spaces. learn about the chapel's outstanding acoustics as experienced guides
share the chapel's story. school sisters of st. Francis provide guided tours of their chapel, where music
and art are integral to spiritual life. tours also in spanish.
ST. LUCAS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 158 (GM 3-B)
2605 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue, Bay View Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.
and Sunday 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
the present st. lucas church was erected in 1888. the steeple is 145′ high. in 1988, the church building received landmark designation by the bay View historical society. step inside for a moment of
peace. see the sun streaming through the beautiful stained glass windows onto the rich wood of the
church pews. listen as the sipe pipe organ plays spiritual hymns of the past and the present. take a
walk through the newly remodeled lower level gathering space.
ST. MARCUS LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 74 (1-G)
2215 N. Palmer Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday Worship services at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2
p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (All are welcome to attend) Tours to be held in-between worship from 9-10:15
a.m., 11:30-1:45 p.m., 3-4:00 p.m.
st. marcus lutheran church’s sanctuary was designed by leiser & holst architects, masonry by gustave Jeske & sons. it was completed in 1914. it is designed in the neo-gothic style. hints of a castle
are in the crenellations atop the two towers. interior design follows german
gothic style. the altar was carved in milwaukee in 1905 and originally
stood in st. Jacobi lutheran church on 13th & mitchell. the pipe
organ began as a smaller instrument in the 1881 church. it was
enlarged in 1914 and again in 1998. Visitors on saturday will
have the opportunity for short, guided tours, which will include st. marcus school. saturday’s activities: (tours & art
gallery on display throughout the day) 10 a.m. — coffee
served in the café; 10:15 a.m. — gospel choir concert in
the sanctuary; 11 a.m. — Pipe organ & cello recital;
11:30-1:00 pm —lunch served in the café; 1 p.m. — John
Gurda lecture on “The History of Brewers Hill” in the sanctuary [see PRESENTATIONS on page 6]; 2 p.m. — Joyful
noise choir concert in the sanctuary; 2:45 p.m. — rev.
mark Jeske lecture: the art of heinrich hofmann and the
stained glass of st. marcus; 4 p.m. — Pipe organ recital
ST. MARY AND ST. ANTHONY COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
159 (GM 4-B)
Families are welcome to explore
1521 W. Drexel Avenue
Jones Island Water Reclamation
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
Facility during the event.
st. mary and st. anthony was constructed in 2006 in the ancient
coptic style based on churches over 1000 years old in egypt, and
is the first coptic church built in wisconsin. Fifty feet above the marble floors tower three domes to
remind visitors of heaven. the hand-made wooden art and hand painted icons replete with symbolism were imported from egypt. Visitors will explore the inside and outside of the church on a guided
tour where they’ll find out about historical and present day coptic christianity as well as an explanation of many of the unique features and artwork. guests will also get to see the altar and some altar
vessels used during services that are usually closed to the public. divine liturgy (without tour) will be
held from 10:00-11:30 on sunday for those interested in attending.
ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 45 (3-H)
914 E. Knapp Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m.
st. Paul’s, richardson romanesque ecclesiastical architecture in design, was dedicated in 1884. with
one the largest tiffany window collections in wisconsin (including largest window created by tiffany),
a Flemish tapestry from the 16th century, the schantz organ, and nationally recognized salviati mosaics, it is sure to wow both new and returning visitors. walk through st. Paul’s breathtaking nave and
enjoy the many attractions listed above throughout the day. People from st. Paul’s will be available
to answer questions. special tours and organ demonstrations will be given at various times.
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ST. STANISLAUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 160 (GM 3-B)
524 W. Historic Mitchell Street Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Photography and filming permitted Main floor handicapped accessible
st stanislaus is the "mother church" of catholic churches on the south side of milwaukee. the parish
was founded in 1866 by Polish immigrants who settled on Jones island, making it the oldest Polish
parish in north america. the church itself was constructed in 1872 of cream city brick. the two
"golden domes" are a famous local landmark. there are several varieties of architecture associated
with st stanislaus the art deco interior, gold leaf and different varieties of marble complement each
other to create a unique aura. Visitors will see the beauty of a historic church built by Polish immigrants of humble means to glorify god.
SCHLITZ AUDUBON NATURE CENTER 128 (GM 1-B)
1111 E. Brown Deer Road Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
schlitz audubon nature center (the dorothy k. Vallier environmental learning center), designed by
the kubala washatko architects and built in 2003, is the portal to our 185-acre natural outdoor habitat. take a 15-minute guided tour of the building, or explore on your own anytime of the day. guided
trail hikes and programs where you will see our raptors take flight are also scheduled throughout the
day. other drop-in activities include meeting some of the raptors and reptiles in the great hall, feeding the snapping turtle, emerson, or hiking the trails. guided tours and scheduled programs on sunday, september 20: building tours (15 min) 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. do you love exploring milwaukee?
love having a blast with friends and family? love winning awesome prizes? well you’re in luck! Join
us for the doors open milwaukee scavenger hunt and watch as the city becomes a gigantic game.
grab some friends or play solo! this is not your typical scavenger hunt - there will be clues hidden in
historic buildings, wacky photo and video challenges as well as local trivia questions. this game requires strategy, brilliance, creativity and gumption. you ready? of course you are!.m., 3 p.m.; guided
hikes (20 mins)10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.; raptors Flying (25
mins)12noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
SHERMAN PARK SENIOR LIVING (FORMER JACKIE ROBINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL) 129 (GM 2-B)
3245 N. 37th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
sherman Park senior living community is located in the center of the sherman Park neighborhood.
gorman & company, inc. has collaborated with the sherman Park neighborhood association and
the milwaukee department of city development to provide 68 units of senior housing. see how a
closed school building was converted into a dynamic living space for neighborhood seniors and has
become an anchor to our changing neighborhood.
SHERMAN PERK COFFEE SHOP 130 (GM 2-A)
4924 W. Roosevelt Drive Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
built in 1939, the building operated as a gas station for two generations. now this streamlined, moderne-style filling station has been converted to a locally-owned and operated neighborhood coffee
shop listed on the city, state and national historic registry. take a self-guided tour of this wonderful
example of an environmentally-friendly reuse of a building and parcel that is a popular community
gathering spot within the sherman Park neighborhood.
SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 161 (GM 3-B)
3221 S. Lake Drive Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 12noon- 4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.
Photography and filming permitted (no tripod) Main floor handicapped accessible
take a self-guided tour (with sisters and volunteers providing information available along the way) of
the original convent (1861) and its additions, including a mural of the congregation’s history, the heritage room, parlors, sisters’ cells and convent dormitory (some areas only accessible by stairs.) spend
time in the 1894 gothic-style chapel, with hand-carved pews, original german carvings in the sanctuary, austrian stained glass windows, reliquary, and adjacent adoration chapel. stroll the grounds
which include the landmark, century-old, concrete grape arbor; a retreat cottage; gardens; and
recent environmental projects.
STAHL-CONRAD HOMESTEAD 172 (GM 4-A)
9724 W. Forest Home Avenue, Hales Corners Saturday
this 1870 farmhouse was owned by hans and maria stahl, immigrants from germany. they passed it
to their daughter sophia and her husband adam conrad and it remained in the conrad family until
1986. it is now owned by a local historical society. the house is a gabled-ell with a two-story, cream
city brick veneered wing. a milk house and a portion of the original barn with equipment also remain.
take a guided tour of the architectural features of the buildings and the farm’s history. Visitors will also
see examples of pre-settlement landscapes that are being created on the property — a prairie garden, woodland garden and an oak savanna.
STATE STREET BASCULE BRIDGE 22 (3-G)
100 E. State Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
the state street bridge is the oldest surviving bascule bridge in milwaukee. the engineering of the
bascule span for the state street bridge was modeled after the prototype developed by the milwaukee bridge company for the muskego avenue/emmber lane bridge in 1904. this prototype was
considered technologically significant and is commonly referred to as the widely replicated “milwaukee type bascule.” see how a bridge works from the bridge operator's perspective. there will be
2 -3 openings per hour during the event.
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SUMMERFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 46 (3-H)
728 E. Juneau Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
summerfield church was built in a german gothic revival style in 1904. the church, with its 73-foottall bell tower, was constructed using sandstone and limestone. the large nativity window on the
east side of the church is a memorial window. in 1919, goodwill industries of wisconsin was founded
in the church basement. the sanctuary will be open for viewing, with docents available to answer
questions and give historical information about the church. don’t miss the stained-glass skylight and
the window that faces Juneau avenue.
SURVIVE ALIVE HOUSE 162 (GM 3-B)
this building was originally a milwaukee Public schools recreation Fieldhouse, which after an addition was added in 1993, became the milwaukee survive alive house. here students learn about the
importance of working smoke detectors in every home, including how to check a smoke detector,
the dangers of fire, safety measures families can take, how to contact 9-1-1, and through a handson experience, how to escape a home fire by staying low and feeling and checking doors for fire.
THURSTON WOODS (AGAPE COMMUNITY CENTER) 131 (GM 1-B)
6100 N. 42nd Street Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Last admittance 1 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
Photography not permitted Fully handicapped accessible
Visitors will learn about unique historic homes, many of them expertly crafted by local woodworking company lange brothers woodwork. highlights include the oldest surviving log cabin in
milwaukee, the development of thurston woods, areas of old north milwaukee and neighborhood assets.
TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75 (3-F)
1046 N. 9th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p..m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
as the mother church of the missouri lutheran synod in wisconsin, trinity is a cream city brick building from 1878. w. russell Zimmermann called it “one of the state’s finest examples of Victorian gothic
design.” the interior contains outstanding woodwork. most notable are the chalice-shaped pulpit,
topped with a shell-like canopy and matching spires of the altar and 1878 schuelke organ. Visitors will
be able to browse on their own, or have a narrated tour. the organ can be heard from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
TRIPOLI SHRINE CENTER 92 (4-C)
3000 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN
the tripoli shrine center completed in 1928 remains today as beautiful as it was when it first made its
mark on milwaukee’s skyline. one of milwaukee’s historic landmarks, the tripoli shrine center’s “taj
mahal” has been listed on the national register of historic Places since 1986. the center features
moorish tile designs that fill all the walls and floors. the interior of the dome is decorated with arabic
symbols and designs. our building is complete with furniture and artifacts from 1925. tour guides will
explain all of the symbolism connected to the building and the shriners fraternity. there also will be a
variety of different foods available in our café, which is open for lunch and dinner on sunday. there
will also be a full bar. be sure to bring the kids along for fun, entertainment, and music, provided by
the tripoli shriners’ clowns and band!
TURNER HALL 76 (3-G)
1034 N. 4th Street (between W. State St. and W. Highland Ave., across from BMO Harris Bradley Center) Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Last admittance 1:45 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Last admittance
1:45 p.m.
historic turner hall has been at the center of milwaukee's political, community, and cultural life since
its inauguration in 1883, and is the hQ of the milwaukee turners, the city's oldest civic organization. see
the famous ballroom with its evocative windows, ornamental painting, and exceedingly rare "raked"
stage. Visit the beautifully restored turner restaurant and learn to decode the symbols hidden within
the turners’ panorama paintings and stained glass windows. see the gym featuring the best indoor
climbing wall in the city. View photographs, banners, statues, and other treasures of milwaukee’s rich
socialist and german-american heritage.
ACM MUSIC SITE / FAMILY PASSPORT SITE
U.S. BANK CENTER — OBSERVATION DECK 23 (4-H)
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Last admittance to building: 4:15 p.m.
No photography or filming Handicapped accessible
get whisked to the top of the state’s tallest building (601 feet), and enjoy the 360-degree views of milwaukee and beyond from the 41st floor. opened in 1973, this great steel-framed and clean-lined
skyscraper, with its white painted aluminum and bronze glass, has become an iconic building on our
skyline. the deck is normally closed to the public. a perennial favorite site.
URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER, MENOMONEE VALLEY BRANCH 163 (6-B)
3700 W. Pierce Street Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
opened in 2012, its many unique features include geothermal heating, solar hot water, radiant
floor heat, and many reclaimed and sustainable building materials. use the center’s Visitor’s
guide (available in english and spanish) on a self-guided tour to discover all of the building’s
green features. learn about the history of the building and the area, explore the flexible and fun
learning spaces in the building, and even see if you can find the slide! if you have some extra
time, you can head out the back door for a walk in three bridges Park, a green space that
opened in 2013 in the valley.
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UWM / EMS - COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE 132 (GM 2-B)
3200 N. Cramer Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
uwm's college of engineering & applied science building serves 2,000 engineering students, 400 at
the graduate level. enter your name to win a 3d print and tour our foundry. a rare site in a us university, our foundry serves as training ground for materials engineers developing new and sustainable materials for everything including self-healing metals used in the automotive markets. Visit wisconsin’s
largest structural testing facility where performance testing is made on materials, components and
systems for buildings, bridges, factories, machinery, automotive, and aerospace, and other structures. there are more displays and interactive experiences from engineering and computer science
researchers in this rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the area’s best-kept secrets.
UWM INNOVATION ACCELERATOR BUILDING 173 (GM 2-A)
1225 Discovery Way, Watertown Plank Road just east of I-94 Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visit uw-milwaukee’s new 72-acre, next-generation research Park, where our scientists collaborate
and share ideas with nearby medical professionals. the aim is to build products that solve healthcare problems and then bring them to the marketplace. the first building on the grounds opened in
2014 and features a rapid prototyping center for use by both uwm faculty and research and business partners. simulate a plane in a virtual reality experience at uwm’s biosensor lab. check out
our rapid prototyping center used by our college of engineering & applied science’s researchers,
students and business partners. meet with scientists who are working on some of the world’s most
pressing health problems, as well as developing water sensors and ergonomic applications. this
is a rare behind-the-scenes experience. you’ll see inside our labs including a “clean lab” and be
amazed at the equipment including diagnostic imaging equipment scaled for engineering research.
UWM UNIVERSITY SERVICES RESEARCH BUILDING 133 (GM 2-B)
115 E. Reindel Way (1st and Capitol) Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
uwm’s university service and research building, served as home for square d and reindl bindery before uwm’s 2005 purchase. today, an array of solar panels and a 100-foot-high, 2014 10-kilowatt wind
turbine greet visitors. the sustainable electrical energy systems center labs are where researchers are
working to make energy sources more cost-efficient and ensure compatibility with the nation’s electrical grid. uwm researchers are paving the way for microgrids to enter a $3 billion market. Visitors will
also see where researchers use a variety of high-tech equipment to study body mechanics and
worker safety.
VANGUARD SCULPTURE SERVICES 134 (GM 2-B)
3374 W. Hopkins Street (from Capitol Drive go North on 34th to Hopkins)
Photography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessible (except restrooms)
in 1998 this art deco 1937 building was purchased by five artists, and is currently still held by two of the
five — michael nolte and beth sahagian allsopp, who own and operate Vanguard sculpture services where bronze casting and sculpture restoration is the primary business. in 2012, an art gallery was
built in part of the original building. the gallery features contemporary art and is exhibiting “god’s
country” photography by former milwaukee artist todd groskopf. enter through the gallery, where
you can see the exhibition. tour the sculpture production facility. see the latest projects and talk to
the artists as they explain the lost wax process of casting bronze sculpture.
W. BEN HUNT CABIN 174 (GM 4-A)
5885 S. 116th Street, Hales Corners Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
inspired by stories of early log cabin days, w. ben hunt decided to build his own cabin behind his
home in hales corners in 1923. ben created a living memorial to those early days, and then went on
to teach rustic woodworking and indian lore to others from his cabin/workshop. the hales corners historical society saved the cabin in 1986 by moving it to its present site next to the hales corners library.
in his lifetime, w. ben hunt (1888-1970), would write approximately 20 books and over 1,000 magazine
articles, translated into 17 languages. the cabin contains an extensive collection of ben hunt’s paintings, drawings, whittlings, and native american crafts.
WALKER'S POINT CENTER FOR THE ARTS 108 (6-F)
839 S. 5th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
Photography permitted First / main floor handicapped accessible
built in 1885, walker's Point center for the arts purchased this two-story cream city brick building with
a sunburst gable and arts & craft details in 2010. wPca's gallery will feature their annual members
show with over 150 pieces in various media and by more than 80 emerging to esteemed local artists.
the artwork is displayed salon style, creating an exuberant display of color, texture, form and flow. docent led tours of the exhibitions and facility will be provided at the start of each hour. Visitors of all ages
can make (and take home) artwork in our art classroom space.
WAR MEMORIAL CENTER 24 (4-H)
750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Last admittance 1:30 p.m.
the war memorial center is the stunning architectural achievement of renowned Finnish american
architect eero saarinen. it stands as southeast wisconsin’s most visible tribute to those who have
served in the u.s. armed Forces. new courtyard features include the ring of honor, a new eternal
flame and waterfall, and new names added to the honor roll of milwaukee county veterans killed
in action. Visitors will see the new wmc mobile tour brought to life with guides, historians and veterans leading tours every 30 minutes. come touch a steel beam from the world trade center destroyed
on 9/11. hear the story of how the beam came to milwaukee. reenactors, face painters, and bagpipers will be on hand as kids discover the war memorial on a "history hunt." see our wooden military
Figure collection, a fascinating look at the evolution of the united states military. see our extensive
war Poster collection, an incredible collection of original american, british and French wwi and wwii
posters. rarely seen archive materials of the building of the war memorial will also be on display.
WAUWATOSA CEMETERY CHAPEL 175 (GM 2-A)
2405-2485 Wauwatosa Avenue (N. 76th Street) Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.
and Sunday NOT OPEN
Photography and filming permitted First/main floor handicapped accessible
the chapel, originally the First baptist church, was built in 1852 and stood on the sw corner of north
ave. and wauwatosa ave. the minister, enoch underwood, a well-known abolitionist, and his family
were involved in the underground railroad. in 1914 the building was moved to the cemetery. in the
1980's it was used to store equipment. cemetery trustees are working to restore the building as a
cemetery chapel once again. Visitors will see the original interior of the church and sanctuary almost
as it was in 1852. tours of the historic cemetery will be conducted by noted historian Very rev. steven
Peay, dean and President of nashotah house seminary, and his wife, Julie Peay. tours will begin at
the chapel at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
WE ENERGIES PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDING 77 (4-G)
231 W. Michigan Street Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.
by 1905 electric interurban trains were rolling through the Public service building. learn how the building played an important role in changing milwaukee with trains, busses, appliances, electricity, natural gas and steam heat. Visitors will take a self-guided tour of the ornate lobby with grand marble
staircase, corporate conference center and art deco auditorium where you can enjoy a presentation on the building and company history. informational handouts and the 2014 cookie book will be
available for visitors in this splendid building normally not open to the public. Volunteers will be onhand to provide history of the company and the building.
WELD GUY 135 (GM 2-B)
5253 N. 31st Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
originally built in 1944 by Paul ottmann for his machining business, which still remains today in the
lower half, the upper half of the building houses the sculpture shops of kendall Polster and rory burke.
kendall Polster - weld guy - designs and fabricates steel sculpture and furniture. some of the area
restaurants and business that he has done interior work include harley davidson and cubanitas. Polster has sold sculpture made from scrap steel at galleries throughout the world for over 20 years. rory
burke works out of the shop as well, and specializes in cast heads and sculptures of all sizes. come
see the shop of two working artists.
WELLS BUILDING 25 (4-G)
324 E. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
daniel wells, who was reported to be the wealthiest man in wisconsin at the time, completed the
wells building in 1902. one of milwaukee’s first steel frame high-rise structures, the wells building was
the world’s largest terra cotta building at the time of its construction. today, the building houses modern office space and serves as the region’s telecommunications hub, boasting the densest concentration of fiber optic infrastructure in wisconsin. Visitors will be able to view the the ongoing lobby
renovation project, historic photo slide show on our lobby displays, and a few of the old artifacts that
have been discovered during our renovation project.
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WELLS STREET VERTICAL LIFT BRIDGE 26 (4-G)
101 E. Wells Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
the wells street Vertical lift bridge is one of only nine bridges that share design features found nowhere
else. the city of milwaukee developed the towerless vertical lift bridge in the 1960's. the clean lines
associated with a girder-type bascule are combined with the functionality associated with a single
movable span and hydraulic operation. these structures combine selected advantages of both
types of bridges in locations where requirements for raised vertical clearances are limited. see how
a bridge works from a bridge operator's perspective. there will be 2-3 openings per hour during the
event.
WHITNALL PARK LUTHERAN CHURCH 176 (GM 4-A)
5847 Lilac Lane, Hales Corners Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
the design of this 1941-42 church was inspired by english country garden architecture. its modern
gothic influences include the pointed window and door, abbreviated buttressing, and the original altar. numerous additional buildings were built over the decades to complete the campus.
designed to fit a residential setting, the location also features blossoming trees lining the entry to
whitnall Park. tours of the church facility will be on-going and photo displays related to the history of the church, the original Janesville Plank road (Forest home ave.), and the Farmer’s markets of the 1940s and 1950s will be on-site.
WM. K. WALTHERS, INC. 136 (GM 1-A)
5601 W. Florist Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN
wm. k. walthers, inc. is the leading supplier of model railroad products in the world. Founded in milwaukee in 1932 by bill walthers, and now in its third generation of family ownership. our showroom
offers a glimpse into walthers’ rich history as a model railroad manufacturer, distributor, and publisher.
historical displays and an expansive milwaukee road layout are available for viewing. take a guided
tour around the building to view operations, including the impressive distribution center which houses
100,000 products from over 300 manufacturers to 3,000 hobby shops. activities and prizes just for doors
open participants will also be available.
WOMAN’S CLUB OF WISCONSIN 47 (3-H)
813 E. Kilbourn Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.
the woman’s club of wisconsin (1876) occupies the oldest woman’s clubhouse in america (1887).
housed in an elegant italian renaissance clubhouse designed by well-known milwaukee architectural firm of Ferry and clas, the original building was a two-story structure forty-five by eighty-five feet,
with a basement dedicated to practical purposes. the first floor held a large club parlor, a club library,
a committee room and an entrance hall. on the second floor, reached by a pair of staircases on either side of the entrance hall, was the large assembly hall. on a short tour, you’ll note the handsome
interior and tasteful furnishings including tinted walls, rugs, draperies, pictures and furniture reminiscent
of the past. Visitors will be offered a rare, inside experience.
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tickets for doors oPen in-depth tours are available to the general public
for $5 per ticket! tickets will be sold exclusively online.
Follow these easy steps to purchase your In-Depth Tour tickets!
1. Visit www.doorsopenmilwaukee.org or use this event guide to check out this year’s in-depth tours.
2. Find the tour you would like to attend and click on the “Buy tickets here!” link.*
3. Purchase tickets, print out your voucher and present it to your tour guide on the day of the tour. Enjoy!
TICKETS FOR IN-DEPTH TOURS WILL NOT BE SOLD OR GIVEN
THE DAY OF THE EVENT AT CITY HALL HEADQUARTERS.
BRADY STREET WALKING TOUR 2 (2-H)
Saturday (9/19) & Sunday (9/20) at 4 p.m.
Ticket Required – Duration: 60 minutes Join sean regan on a
speedy walk through 150 years of brady street-area history. Capacity = 30. Please meet in front of St. Hedwigs, located on the
corner of Humboldt and Brady.
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THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST:
4 (3-H)
THE TRANSFORMATION OF AN URBAN CATHEDRAL PRECINCT
Sunday (9/20) at 2 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 90 minutes
architect Jim shields, Faia, worked on this building’s reconstruction and atrium addition. he will lead a tour covering both interior
and exterior renovations, demolition, renovation, and the new
addition that made the project work. Capacity = 24 . Please meet
at the Cathedral (812 N. Jackson Street).
CHANGES TO MILWAUKEE’S LAKEFRONT
5 (4-H)
Saturday (9/19) at 10:30 a.m. & Sunday (9/20) at 2 p.m.
Ticket Required – Duration: 60 minutes
with massive changes to the roadways, the renovation of the
eero saarinen’s war memorial, a new addition to the milwaukee
art museum, major developments like the northwestern mutual
headquarters and the hoped-for couture apartment tower, a
new street car, the lakefront is on the verge of a significant transformation. Join mary louise schumacher, the Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel’s art and architecture critic, as she guides you around
the lakefront. schumacher will explore the historical triumphs and
missteps of urban design at the lakefront as well as the opportunities opening up at what is one of the city’s most important gathering spots and cultural centers. Capacity = 20. Please meet in
front of Mark di Suvero’s “The Calling,” the giant orange sculpture
at the top level of O’Donnell Park (910 E. Michigan Street).
FONDY FARMERS MARKET 6 (1-D)
Saturday (9/19) at 10 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 30 minutes
Fondy Farmers market is milwaukee’s oldest and largest open air
market. considered by many in the food security world to be one
of the most innovative farmers markets in the country, come and
get a behind-the-scenes tour of the market from executive director young kim, along with a free shopping bag and some of
the best sweet corn the midwest has to offer. Capacity = 12.
Please meet at 2200 W. Fond du Lac Avenue.
GERMAN MILWAUKEE TOUR 7 (3-G)
it wasn’t much of a stretch to call milwaukee “half” german during the city’s boom years between the civil war and wwi. immigrants from central europe created a range of institutions, most
of which operated in the german language. this tour showcases
buildings that represent german-american business, education,
faith, politics, entertainment, and publishing. stops include blatz
brewery, the german-english academy, old st. mary’s church,
city hall, the Pabst theater, and the germania building. Capacity = 20. The tour will begin across from Blatz Brewery Building at
the intersection of Broadway and Highland.
in-depth tours tickets are given on a first-come, first-served basis, and membership does not guarantee
availability. some restrictions and exceptions apply.
Did you know? in-depth tour tickets were available to historic milwaukee, inc. members one month
in advance! additionally, members receive between one and four free tickets, based on membership
level. sign up today at: www.historicmilwaukee.org
* Tours without a “Buy tickets here!” link are SOLD OUT. Please try again next year!
GIMBELS / SCHUSTER’S TOUR WITH MICHAEL COAKLEY 8 (1-G)
Saturday (9/19) at 10:30 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 45 minutes Join michael coakley, managing partner of c.h. coakley &
co., as he guides you through what was once the main headquarters of schuster’s department store (1884), and then gimbels
(1962). once the place to do your shopping in milwaukee, there
are still many memories within — from the mezzanine which held
the department store’s photo area, the main revolving door entrance and shop display windows that featured billie the brownie
at christmas, and the, then, ‘state-of-the-art’ escalators — taking
you on a trip down memory lane. learn from michael how this
building can be revitalized for positive neighborhood growth in
the future. Capacity = 20. Please meet at 2151 N. Dr, Martin Luther
King Drive, second floor.
GLORIOSO’S ITALIAN MARKET 9 (2-H)
Saturday (9/19) at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 60 minutes get a behind-the-scenes tour of this familyowned store since 1946 from Wisconsin Foodie host kyle cherek
and glorioso’s general manager michael glorioso of this destination italian market founded on Valentine’s day in 1946. learn
about the history of the family business, from it’s humble sicilian immigrant beginnings to its current location. explore this store of old
world italian delicacies and parts usually unseen by glorioso’s
customers with a behind the scenes tour of the store. Capacity =
15. Please meet AT GLORIOSO’S Italian Market (1011 E. Brady
Street.) Meet at the service counter area to check in for the tour.
GHOSTS OF MILWAUKEE 10 (5-G)
Saturday (9/19) at 5:30 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 45 minutes celebrate milwaukee folklore with local Fortean historian allison Jornlin. walk through the unique history and modern day
paranormal reports of the third ward. Capacity = 30. Please meet
in front of the Broadway Theatre Center at 158 N. Broadway.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM® HIGHLIGHTS TOUR 11 (5-F)
Saturday (9/19) at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. & Sunday
(9/20) at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 45 minutes learn how over 100 years of harley-davidson’s
rich history fits into the bigger picture of world history and culture.
Follow this legendary american success story with its humble beginnings in a 10’x15’ shed and its transformation into the iconic
company it is today. Capacity = 12. Please meet in the lobby of
the Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal Street.
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HISTORIC MITCHELL STREET 12 (GM 3-B)
Sunday (9/20) at 12noon Ticket Required – Duration: 90 minutes
the only thing that will never change about mitchell street — it’s
always changing. take a stroll down the mitchell street to appreciate the historic architecture, kaleidoscope of culture, and learn
about major plans that are shaping the street in years to come.
the tour will involve about a mile of walking, and will be led by
adam carr, mitchell street enthusiast and admirer. Capacity = 15.
Please meet on the steps of St. Stanislaus Church, 524 W Historic
Mitchell Street.
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In-Depth Tours are for EVERYONE!
BRADY STREET WALKING FOOD TOUR 1 (2-I)
Saturday (9/19) at 1 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 2 hours
discover the sights and flavors of milwaukee with a 1-mile, 2 -hour
milwaukee Food & city tour. this guided food tasting tour explores
neighborhoods originally settled by italian and Polish immigrants.
stroll through the historic milwaukee neighborhood of brady
street. enjoy delicious tastings along the way at authentic italian
eateries, as well as at several newer establishments. Capacity =
16. Please meet in front of Zaffiro’s Pizza at 1724 N. Farwell Ave.
(Tour recommendation is to use the public parking lot that provides parking for up to 10 hours at the corner of Arlington Place &
Brady Street. Please be sure to use the 10-hour parking meters,
which are located in the NE corner of the lot.)
BRYANT’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE 3 (GM 3-B)
Saturday (9/19) at 3 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 30 minutes
bryant’s cocktail lounge is america’s first freestanding cocktail
lounge. learn how bryant’s evolved from a working class shot and
beer bar to a classic cocktail spot to a touchstone of living history
in what is now called the craft cocktail scene. Wisconsin Foodie
host kyle cherek will be giving a tour of this establishment, sharing
bryant’s lore, legend and history. Must be 21 years of age to take
this tour. Capacity = 25. Meet at Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge (1579 S.
9th Street).
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
HISTORIC YANKEE HILL 13 (3-H)
Saturday (9/19) at 11 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration 75 minutes
wealthy milwaukee entrepreneurs built mansions and churches
overlooking lake michigan east of downtown. many of them
originated from new york and new england, and were called
“yankees.” — hence yankee hill. on this tour, you will look at the
best of the remaining great yankee hill mansions and churches,
and hear fascinating stories about the men and architects who
built them. tour leader is rod botts, who has been leading tours of
yankee hill for 12 years. Capacity = 15. Please meet in the lobby
of the Astor Hotel (924 E. Juneau Avenue.)
INSIDE THE HISTORIC RAVE / EAGLES CLUB 14 (4-D)
Saturday (9/19) 12noon and 1 p.m. and Sunday (9/20) 2 p.m. and
3 p.m. Ticket required. Duration — 40 minutes take a guided tour
of the historic rave/ eagles club. designed by architect russell
bar williamson in 1926, the eagles club was named to the national register of historic Places on July 29, 1986. when the building opened on september 13, 1927, it was considered the
grandest eagles building in america. the eagles club features a
rooftop outdoor lounge, a 30’ x 70’ foot swimming pool, and what
was considered the largest and most beautiful ballroom of its day.
don’t miss this rarely-available opportunity to tour one of wisconsin’s most spectacular historic landmarks. this walking tour
consists of multiple floors and stairs, and is not handicap accessible. Capacity = 30. Please meet at 2401 W. Wisconsin Avenue.
IRON BLOCK BUILDING 15 (4-G)
Saturday (9/19) & Sunday (9/20) at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.,
2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 75 minutes Participants will get an in-depth view of the iron block building and its
restoration, both exterior and interior. built in 1860, the italian renaissance revival structure is the last building in wisconsin with an
all cast iron façade. its facades are well known, but there are
wonderful interior spaces that the public rarely sees. dental associates has taken great care to restore the detail and feel of this
pre-civil war gem. Capacity = 12. Please meet at 205 E. Wisconsin Avenue.
KILBOURNTOWN: THE CITY MOVES WEST 16 (4-F)
Saturday (9/19) at 1:30 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 75 minutes Join hmi specialty guide gary kulas as he leads you from the
site of mozart’s grove, to alexander mitchell’s mansion, then onto
macarthur square, and up to the old Pabst brewery. learn about
visions for the civic plaza and the history of great cultural assets
like the museum and central library. Capacity = 30. Please meet
on the steps in front of Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue.
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LIVING IN A HOTEL: ELOISE AT THE PLAZA 17 (3-H)
Saturday (9/19) & Sunday (9/20) at 11 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 45 minutes take a tour of the knickerbocker on the lake
with actor/storyteller John mcgivern, who will give you an inside
look into three of the full-time residents’ condos/homes. learn
about the history of this former hotel, and steps taken to rejuvenate it. Capacity = 15. Please meet in the restored lobby of the
Knickerbocker, 1028 E. Juneau Avenue.
For more inFo, contact: HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, INC.
414-277-7795
in-dePth tours
MAKER OF MILWAUKEE 18 (3-H)
Join miad Professor of art history dr. chris szczesny-adams as she
tours buildings of edward townsend mix, milwaukee’s premier
19th-century architect. in this tour, you will examine mix’s prominent role in transforming a frontier town into a cosmopolitan city
through architecture. Capacity = 18. Please meet on the corner
of Juneau and Marshall and end at Broadway and Michigan Ave.
**Note: The walk will be extensive and participants should be able
to stand and walk for 90 minutes**
MENOMONEE VALLEY WALKING TOUR:
INDUSTRIAL PAST, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 19 (5-B)
when milwaukee was the machine shop of the world, the
menomonee Valley was its engine. by the 1990s, the Valley’s
legacy was lost amid vacant buildings, a forgotten river, and the
north/south divide it symbolized. today, the Valley is experiencing a transformation, and is a national model of sustainable redevelopment. take a walk through history and learn about the
economic revitalization and environmental restoration underway.
Capacity = 25. This is a leisurely walking tour, and is handicapped
accessible. Please meet in front of Charter Wire, 3700 W. Milwaukee Rd. (just west of Canal St.). Park on Milwaukee Road.
MILLERCOORS BEHIND-THE-SCENES HARD HAT TOUR 20 (3-B)
Saturday (9/19) at 9 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 1 hour 30
minutes (*Waiver required) millercoors will offer a behind-thescenes tour of the milwaukee brewery operations. the tour will
end with hospitality and a sampling of a few of the great brews
made right here in miller Valley. Guests must be 21 or older to participate and special dress attire will be required. Closed toed /
hard-soled shoes, long pants, NO JEWELRY, no sleeveless shirts.
Must be 21 or older with valid ID. Capacity = 30. Please meet at
4251 W. State Street.
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MILWAUKEE CLUB PRIVATE TOUR 21 (4-H)
Saturday (9/19) at 11 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration – 60 minutes not only did the milwaukee club open the era of social
“clubdom” in milwaukee in 1882, it was the first men’s club west
of the allegheny mountains. the presence of the original clubhouse has been maintained with the same reverence of tradition
for more than 133 years. this exclusive milwaukee club private
tour will be led by the general manager, and will include both
the interior and exterior areas of clubhouse. learn about a milwaukee gem of a building and the history of its members. Capacity = 12. Please meet in the main lobby of the Club at 706 N.
Jefferson Street.
MILWAUKEE HAUNTS 22 (3-H)
Sunday (9/20) 11 a.m. Ticket required. Duration — 90 minutes
on the streets of milwaukee, lurking in the shadows of history live
tales of ghosts and haunted buildings. Join anna lardinois of
gothic milwaukee tours to explore historic downtown milwaukee
and look beyond what you see everyday and discover hidden
pasts, dark secrets, restless spirits and eerie sightings. Capacity =
20. This spooktacular walking tour begins in Cathedral Square on
northwest corner of Jefferson and Wells Street.
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL’S ART COLLECTION 23 (3-G)
Saturday (9/19) at 2 p.m. & Sunday (9/20) at 10:30 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 60 minutes mary louise schumacher, the Journal Sentinel’s art and architecture critic, offers an inside look at
the milwaukee Journal sentinel’s art collection. the newspaper
opened its building with the only newspaper-run art gallery in the
country. while the gallery was short lived, the company’s art collecting continues. mary louise will give you an in-depth tour of
this private and idiosyncratic collection spread throughout the
building — from board rooms to ladies’ rooms. Capacity = 20.
Please meet at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Building (333 W.
State Street).
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL PRODUCTION FACILITY 24 (GM 3-B)
Saturday (9/19) at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 45 minutes tour the production facility of wisconsin’s largest
newspaper where seven-level presses print, cut and fold the
award-winning Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and a number of
commercial products every day of the year at a rate of 85,000
copies an hour. the tour includes a historical display, video
overview of press operations and visits to the plate-making area,
presses and packaging floor. Must be 7 or older. Capacity = 25.
Please meet at the facility, located at 4104 W. Burnham Street.
[email protected]
MILWAUKEE MUNICIPAL COURT 25 (3-F)
Saturday (9/19) 10 a.m.-1 p.m., every 30 minutes and Sunday
(9/20) 11 a.m.-2 p.m., every 30 minutes Ticket required — Duration: 30 minutes a 30-minute tour of the court will be led by Presiding Judge Phil chavez. a brief history of the court will be given,
including the most recent changes precipitated by the court’s
use of advanced technology. the judge will provide the audience with an understanding of how municipal courts function
within wisconsin, and why they are important within the community. Capacity = 15. Please meet at the Court at 951 N. James
Lovell Street.
MILWAUKEE PHOTO WALKS 26 (5-G)
Saturday (9/19) at 10 a.m. & Sunday (9/20) at 10 a.m. Ticket required — Duration: 2 hours walk through downtown milwaukee
while hearing historic commentary and learning photographic
tips for taking creative pictures with a 1.5 mile, 2-hour milwaukee
Photo walk. wisconsin avenue offers a stunning then-and-now
view of downtown milwaukee and will impress locals and tourists
alike with its unique architectural details and captivating history.
tour concludes at the milwaukee lakefront, highlighting the milwaukee art museum architecture and scenic gardens. whether
a novice. a professional or just interested in history, all will enjoy!
Capacity = 16. Please meet at 172 N. Broadway, next to the
Broadway Theatre.
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IN THE STREETS OF OLD MILWAUKEE 27 (4-F)
Saturday (9/19) at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Ticket required — Duration 1.5 hours get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the
reimagined streets of old milwaukee, opening to the public this
fall … just in time for its 50th anniversary! mPm President dennis
kois will take guests on a hard hat tour for a sneak peek of the remodeling of mPm’s most beloved exhibition, and share other future museum projects and plans. Capacity = 20. Hard hats will be
provided. Please meet at the Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W.
Wells Street, at the bottom of the grand staircase.
MISSING MILWAUKEE TOUR 28 (4-G)
Saturday (9/19) and Sunday (9/20) at 2 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 30 minutes this walk, hosted by yance marti, author of missing milwaukee: the lost buildings of milwaukee, will highlight
several of the building sites featured in his book. learn of those
buildings’ histories and neighborhoods, as well as the changes
that have resulted from the loss of the buildings. Capacity = 30.
Please meet on the corner of Water St. and Michigan Street.
MYSTERIES OF CALVARY CEMETERY CHAPEL 29 (GM 3-A)
Saturday (9/19) & Sunday (9/20) at 12:30 p.m. Ticket required —
Duration 30 minutes designed by erhard brielmaier, the cream
city brick, romanesque chapel, built in 1899 on one of milwaukee’s highest elevations, was intended for services, prayer, private
contemplation, and also as a mausoleum for clergy. reposing directly beneath the main alter is the body of rev. idziego
tarasiewicza, interred in 1903. a mystery remains. why was rev.
tarasiewicza the only clergy buried there? Capacity = 15. Must
be able to climb steps. Please meet at 5503 W. Blue Mound Road.
NORTH POINT SOUTH 30 (1-J)
Sunday (9/20) at 1 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 90 minutes explore the portion of the historic north Point district that is south of
the water tower. historic milwaukee guide george gurria will
highlight the people and the patterns that led to this unique
neighborhood. Capacity = 30. Please meet at the fountain near
the southeast corner of North Avenue and Lake Drive.
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ORIENTAL THEATRE 31 (1-J)
the oriental theatre is milwaukee’s most impressive operating
movie palace, an architectural and decorative gem that has
provided entertainment to milwaukee moviegoers for 88 years.
dubbed “the crown jewel” of the saxe brothers’ chain of 45 theatres, the oriental opened July 2, 1927. Parallax theatres (now
landmark theatres) acquired the oriental in the late ‘70s, and in
1984 it was transitioned into first-run art and foreign films. the oriental is one of the few movie palaces to feature an eastern indian
motif, with decorative elements original to the theatre as they appeared in 1927. Capacity = 50. Please meet at the Oriental Theatre at 2230 N. Farwell Avenue.
want more details about the tour?
REVOLUTION IN MILWAUKEE 32 (3-F)
Saturday (9/19) at 11 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 1.5 hours
Join uw-milwaukee history prof aims mcguinness in historic turner
hall for an exploration of milwaukee’s rich history of radical politics from 1848 to 1960. with a focus on the history of socialism in
the city, we will read turner hall’s architecture, paintings, and
stained glass windows for evidence of milwaukee’s changing
place in the history of revolution. topic include the american revolution, the French revolution, the civil war, the struggle for an 8hour day, the socialist Party, and the administrations of
milwaukee’s three socialist mayors. Capacity = 20. Please meet at
the entrance of Turner Hall (1034 N. 4th Street).
SIX POINTS WALKING TOUR 33 (1-I)
Sunday (9/20) at 1 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 90 minutes
Join longtime eastsider george wagner in discovering the vibrant
history of east north avenue. what a convergence of the industrial,commercial, recreational, institutional, and residential! From
north Point water tower and swimming schools on the milwaukee river to a mafia don’s headquarters and an auto assembly
plant welcomed by wealthy neighbors, you’ll be surprised at six
Points’ 125 years of diversity. Capacity = 35. Please meet at the
west end of Beans & Barley parking lot, 1901 E. North Avenue.
SOUTH RIVERWALK TOUR II 34 (5-H)
Saturday (9/19) & Sunday (9/20) at 1 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 60 minutes Join expert guide Frank matusinec as he tours
the riverwalk from erie street to milwaukee Pierhead lighthouse.
stroll along the 1857 straight cut to the lake, touching on Jones island, the kashubes, the port and the edmund Fitzgerald. explore
the river, the lake, the skyline — and maybe even witness the fishers haul in a few “downtowners.” Capacity = 25. Please meet
meet at the 500 block of E. Erie Street.
SPUNK AND GRIT: MILWAUKEE’S THIRD WARD 35 (4-G)
Saturday (9/19) 1 p.m. Ticket Required — Duration: 90 minutes
milwaukee’s early 19th-century third ward was a swamp until it
held houses and stores of struggling irish and italian immigrants. in
the 21st century, it’s a model of american-style recovery. how did
the ward change from slums, saloons and fire hazards to new
businesses, theaters and condos? come and learn the process.
Capacity = 15. Please meet in front of the Public Market, on the
southwest corner of Water & St. Paul.
THREE BRIDGES PARK 36 (6-B)
Saturday (9/19) 10 a.m. Ticket Required — Duration: 90 minutes
there is no better place to be immersed in the past, present, and
future of milwaukee than three bridges Park. completed in 2013,
this former brownfield-turned-greenspace spans the distance between mitchell Park and the Valley Passage at 37th street. Join us
while we learn how a railyard became a vibrant city park, explore history of the area’s transformation, and drink in some of the
best panoramas of the city. the tour will be led by glenna holstein, branch manager of urban ecology center’s menomonee
Valley branch, and adam carr, one of the park’s top five admirers. Capacity = 20. Please meet in front of the Urban Ecology Center, 3700 W Pierce Street.
TORY HILL AND THE BLOODY THIRD WARD 37 (4-F)
Join carl baehr, author of milwaukee streets: the stories behind
their names, as he explores the geography and irish history of tory
hill and the third ward from the founding of milwaukee to 1900,
including events such as the the leahey riot, lady elgin disaster,
newhall house Fire, the third ward Fire of 1892 and the lynching
of marshall clark. Capacity = 25. Please meet at the intersection
of 5th and St. Paul.
WISN-TV (CHANNEL 12) STUDIOS: HELLO, MILWAUKEE! 38 (4-D)
Saturday (9/19) 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and Sunday (9/20) 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Tours given on the half hour. Ticket required. Duration
— 45 minutes everyone watches tV, but how many people have
the opportunity to go behind the scenes, into the newsroom, control room and studio of a major television station? this is one of
the rare times wisn-tV, “one of america’s leading abc stations,”
is opening its doors to the public. get a look inside the local abc
affiliate that has been broadcasting in milwaukee since october
27, 1954. take a look at areas the general public normally does
not get access to. see how the tV you watch gets from our studios to your living room! No photos or video allowed on tour. Capacity = 15. Please meet at WISN-TV (Channel 12) Studios, 759 N.
19th Street.
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YANKEE HILL: GHOSTS, GOSSIP AND SCANDALS 39 (3-H)
Sunday (9/20) 1 p.m. Ticket required. Duration — 90 minutes
Join anna lardinois of gothic milwaukee tours to explore the yankee hill neighborhood. discover milwaukee's first elite neighborhood and the ghosts, gossip and scandals that make this gem of
a neighborhood worth touring. Capacity = 20. This spooktacular
walking tour begins in Cathedral Square on northwest corner of
Jefferson and Wells Street.
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