East Town in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pabst Theater
Erected 1992 by Wisconsin State Historical Society. (Marker Number 309.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Wisconsin Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1690.
Location. 43° 2.461′ N, 87° 54.619′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in East Town. Marker is at the intersection of Wells Street and N. Water Street, on the left when traveling east on Wells Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 144 East Wells St, Milwaukee WI 53202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oneida Street Power Plant (within shouting distance of this marker); Oneida Street Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nearly a Century of Planning (about 400 feet away); Architectural Gems on the Riverfront (about 400 feet away); Milwaukee News Bldg. & Milwaukee Abstract Assn. Bldg. (about 600 feet away); Red Lights on the River (about 700 feet away); The Milwaukee River at Play (about 700 feet away); A German Heritage (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
Also see . . .
1. Official Website. (Submitted on September 19, 2013, by Trevor Morris of Fond du lac, Wisconsin.)
2. Wisconsin SP Pabst Theater. The National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form describes the Pabst, in part:
"Journalists of 1895 described the Pabst as 'Italianate renaissance' in style, but it cannot be counted among those rather literal classical revival buildings that were appearing in great number throughout our nation by the mid-1890's. Rather it is, as 20th century commentators have noted, a grand example of the 'opulent Victorian Baroque,' with Renaissance sources very freely and richly interpreted. The interior was particularly lavish." The Nomination Form also states: "Finally, it should be noted that the Pabst is Milwaukee's last surviving 19th century theater." (Submitted on November 8, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
3. Pabst Theater. The Historic American Buildings Survey includes 13 images of both the exterior and interior of the Pabst Theater. (Submitted on November 8, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,210 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 28, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on July 14, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. 3. submitted on June 28, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 14, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. 7. submitted on November 8, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 8, 9, 10. submitted on June 28, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 11. submitted on July 14, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.