East Town in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Automatic Temperature Control System
1895
— Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 5, 2010
1. Automatic Temperature Control System Marker
Warren S. Johnson (1847-1911) built and patented the first multi-zone temperature control system that could be economically manufactured, installed and maintained. The Johnson Controls pneumatic temperature control system, represented by artifacts on display in this building, became the standard for commercial and public buildings throughout North America and helped launch the modern building controls industry.
Erected 2008 by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmarks series list.
Location. 43° 2.25′ N, 87° 54.296′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in East Town. Marker is at the intersection of Michigan Street (U.S. 18) and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on Michigan Street. Marker is on the Johnson Controls Building Efficiency Headquarters building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 East Michigan Street, Milwaukee WI 53201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Federal Building - U.S. Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Milwaukee
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Also see . . .
1. History of Johnson Controls. (Submitted on December 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Johnson Controls. (Submitted on December 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Additional commentary.
1. Lobby Display
During business hours, you can enter the lobby to view a display of artifacts associated with Warren Johnson's automatic temperate control system. You will not need to sign in, since the display is outside of their security area. The display is very attractive and informative.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 5, 2010
2. Johnson Controls Building Efficiency Headquarters
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
