Wisconsin Tower

MILWAUKEE, UNITED STATES · 1930

Wisconsin Tower

A 22-story Art Deco high-rise that was Milwaukee’s second tallest building when it opened in 1930. Today it is a condominium building known as the 606 Building.

At a glance

The Wisconsin Tower, also called the 606 Building, rises 22 stories and 280 feet (85 meters) above West Wisconsin Avenue. The Art Deco tower was completed in 1930 and held the rank of Milwaukee’s second tallest building for more than three decades. In 2005 it was converted from offices into 74 condominiums, with the renovation finished the following year.

History

Construction finished in 1930. For 31 years, only one building in Milwaukee stood taller. That changed in 1961, when the Chase Tower surpassed it. The tower served as an office building for most of its life. Then, in 2005, it was purchased for redevelopment. The work turned it into 74 condominiums and was completed in 2006.

What you see

The building is a 22-story, 280-foot-tall Art Deco high-rise. Its vertical lines and setback form are characteristic of the style. It stands at 606 West Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee.

Cultural significance

Its height gave the tower a prominent place on the Milwaukee skyline from the moment it was finished. Being the second tallest building in the city for over thirty years made it a landmark of the pre-war boom that shaped downtown Milwaukee.

Key facts

Name: Wisconsin Tower (606 Building)
Country: United States
City: Milwaukee
Coordinates: 43.0390656, -87.9193448
Completed: 1930
Floors: 22
Height: 280 ft (85 m)
Use: Condominiums (originally offices)

Practical information & getting there

The tower is located at 606 West Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee. The area is served by the city’s bus network and is walkable from many central hotels and attractions.

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