Downtown Milwaukee's growth began around the intersection of N. Water St. and E. Wisconsin Ave. but expanded quickly as the small settlement became a large city. If you are looking for an introduction to Milwaukee's history, this is the best place to start.
The tour will explore this commercial district from the earliest beginnings at the river's edge all the way to the modern office buildings along Lake Michigan's shore. Stops on the tour include a variety of architectural styles including Alexander Eschweiler's Art Deco Gas Light Building (1930), the Richardsonian Romanesque style Federal Building (1892), and Northwestern Mutual's Neoclassical Headquarters (1914).
This walking tour is 1 ...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audio Headsets
Tips (not required but appreciated)
Meeting Points
Departure
235 E Michigan St
We meet at the Milwaukee Store which is located at 235 E. Michigan St. (on the corner of Michigan St. and Broadway).
Return
“The Calling” by Mark di Suvero
This tour ends at the orange sculpture called "The Calling" just west of the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Downtown Milwaukee's growth began around the intersection of N. Water St. and E. Wisconsin Ave. but expanded quickly as the small settlement became a large city. If you are looking for an introduction to Milwaukee's history, this is the best place to start.
The tour will explore this commercial district from the earliest beginnings at the river's edge all the way to the modern office buildings along Lake Michigan's shore. Stops on the tour include a variety of architectural styles including Alexander Eschweiler's Art Deco Gas Light Building (1930), the Richardsonian Romanesque style Federal Building (1892), and Northwestern Mutual's Neoclassical Headquarters (1914).
This walking tour is 1 ...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audio Headsets
Tips (not required but appreciated)
Meeting Points
Departure
235 E Michigan St
We meet at the Milwaukee Store which is located at 235 E. Michigan St. (on the corner of Michigan St. and Broadway).
Return
“The Calling” by Mark di Suvero
This tour ends at the orange sculpture called "The Calling" just west of the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Itinerary
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The Grain Exchange | A Bartolotta Catering & Events Venue
Our tour will begin inside the Historic Milwaukee Store located at 235 E. Michigan St., formerly known as the Grain Exchange, now referred to as the Mackie Building.
The Mackie Building is a building designed by E. Townsend Mix and built in 1879 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which housed Milwaukee's Grain Exchange Room, now converted into an events space.
10 minutes
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Milwaukee Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse
The tour will walk east along Wisconsin Ave. passing the Federal Building.
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The Gas Light Building by M&J Wilkow
The tour will pass the Gas Light Building. This Art Deco building was designed by architects Eschweiler & Eschweiler and completed in 1930
