Historic Water Tower in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Milwaukee Harp Luminaire
Photographed By Connor Olson, September 20, 2023
1. Milwaukee Harp Luminaire Marker
Designed by Vaughn, Meyer, & Sweet in 1915 as part of Milwaukee’s first municipally owned and operated street lighting system and designed as a Milwaukee landmark in 1975 in recognition of its historical and aesthetic significance to the city.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 43° 3.563′ N, 87° 52.813′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Historic Water Tower. Marker is at the intersection of North Lake Drive and East North Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Lake Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2288 N Lake Dr, 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. Old North Point Water Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint John's Infirmary (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint Mary's School of Nursing (about 400 feet away); Villa Terrace (about 700 feet away); Milwaukee River Flushing Pump (approx. half a mile away); North Point Light Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Charles Allis House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil War Camp (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
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Photographed By Connor Olson, September 20, 2023
2. Milwaukee Harp Luminaire Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
