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

Central Library

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 8, 2012

1. Central Library Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Erected in 1898 from the award-winning design of Ferry and Clas. Designated as a landmark of the City of Milwaukee 1969 by Milwaukee Landmarks Commission in recognition of its architectural and historical significance to the community.

Erected 1969 by Milwaukee Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 43° 2.34′ N, 87° 55.348′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Westown. Marker is at the intersection of West Wisconsin Avenue and North 8th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Wisconsin Avenue. Marker is located on the left side of the southern entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 814 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53233, 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); Saint James Court (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Milwaukee (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milwaukee's Last Operating Tower Clock

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 12, 2012

2. Central Library Marker

to the left (west) of the stairway

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(about 600 feet away); B'Ne Jeshurun Synagogue (approx. 0.2 miles away); MacArthur Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mabel Wanda Raimey (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Milwaukee (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Central Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, May 20, 2011

3. Milwaukee Central Library

from the corner of North 9th Street

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 8, 2012

4. Milwaukee Central Library

from the corner of North 8th Street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 497 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.