East Town in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Northwestern National Insurance Company

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 1, 2011

1. Northwestern National Insurance Company Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1906 and designated in 1970 as a landmark of the City of Milwaukee by the Milwaukee Landmarks Commission in recognition of its architectural and historical significance to the community.

Erected 1970 by Milwaukee Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 43° 2.344′ N, 87° 54.253′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in East Town. Marker is at the intersection of East Wisconsin Avenue and North Jackson Steet, on the right when traveling west on East Wisconsin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 526 East Wisconsin Avenue, 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. Historic Milwaukee (a few steps from this marker); Federal Building - U.S. Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Milwaukee (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic Milwaukee (about 500 feet away); Automatic Temperature Control System (about 600 feet away); Brig. Gen. Rufus King’s Home (about 600 feet away); Matthew Keenan House

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(about 700 feet away); Saint John Cathedral (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 7, 2012

2. Northwestern National Insurance Company Marker

marker is on the southeast corner of the building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 595 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on June 20, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.