The Event Guide Open door Milwaukee 2015

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, INC., 207 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 406, Milwaukee, WI 53202

414-277-7795 [email protected] www.doorsopenmilwaukee.org2

Jamie Ault

Fred Gillich / Too Much Metal for One Hand

Brook O’Shea

Kurt Raether / Sabljak Raether Hogerton

Rebecca Silber Design

Bobby Tanzilo / OnMilwaukee.com

George Wagner

DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE COMMITTEE

Paul Doro

Salina Fay

Joe Kallenberger

Melinda Kallenberger

Maya Scherer

Colter Sikora

Brett Waterhouse

HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, INC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Daniel Sweeney, President

Margaret Howland, Vice President

Sarah Greenberg, Treasurer

Stewart Dempsey, Secretary

Sarah Carney

Tim Cotter

Joshua Jeffers

Kathy Kean

Bryan Kroes

Jason Lindner

Jesus Nuñez

Tamara Smith-Kroupa

Byron Thompson

Christel Wendelberger

HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, INC.

EXECUTIVE ADVISORS

Bruce Block

Barry Mandel

George Mosher

Rick Donner

Dan Cooper

John Gurda

THANK YOU

Amy Grau

Doors Open Milwaukee

Program Manager

Stacy Swadish Kosmatka

Executive Director,

Historic Milwaukee, Inc.

Christianna NiemiecProgram Manager,

Historic Milwaukee, Inc.

Linda Beczkiewicz

Accountant, Historic Milwaukee, Inc.

Welcome to the 5th DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE!

HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, INC. is pleased to present the fifth annual

DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE, a two-day celebration of Milwaukee’s

art, architecture and the built environment.

Be sure not to miss some fun, new (and free) things going on downtown this year during the

event, including: a free scavenger hunt to partake in, an art exhibit in the City Hall rotunda to

admire, and Access Contemporary Music playing Doors Open-inspired pieces to listen to.

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Take part in one of nine free public tours, including the City Hall Bell Tower.

(Alphabetical listing and free ticket distribution information) Page 6

Take in one of three keynote lectures by John Gurda. Page 6

Visit as many of our 175+ sites for free. No ticket required, and many offer free tours.

(Alphabetical listing of free buildings) Pages 7-12, 19-21, 23, 25

Purchase an in-depth tour for only $5. Tickets available online only. Page 26

We encourage you to explore neighborhoods and parts of the city you might not normally visit.

After your tours, please share your feedback with us through our post-event survey, available

online or in hard copy at various sites. We also invite you to share your photos and thoughts via

social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Lastly, consider making a donation of $5 to support our fifth year of DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE.

Make a gift online or in one of the donation jars throughout the event.

Plan your weekend using this guide and our website at: doorsopenmilwaukee.org

Happy Exploring!

Stacy Swadish Kosmatka, Executive Director, Historic Milwaukee, Inc.

and Amy Grau, Doors Open Program Manager

Visit MayorTom Barrett’s Office

at DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE Headquarters

MILWAUKEE CITY HALL (200 E. Wells Street)

Since opening in 1895, the historic Mayor’s Of-

fice inside City Hall has been one of the busiest

places in Milwaukee. Over the last 120 years,the Mayor’s Office has housed all but one of

Milwaukee’s Mayors and hosted dignitaries and

public figures from around the world. The

Mayor’s Office will participate in Doors Open

this year and the public will be able to get an

inside look at the heart of City Hall. Visitors will

have the opportunity to see all of the modern

features brought into this classic building over

the years. The self-guided tour features the oil

painted portrait of Milwaukee’s first Mayor,Solomon Juneau, a look inside Mayor Barrett’s

office and a walk down the Hall of Mayors, a

photo collection of Milwaukee leaders from

Daniel Hoan to Henry Maier.

Photo by Erol Reyal ©

For a small donation to Mayor Barrett’s Earn & Learn

fund, visitors will have the opportunity to sit at the

Mayor’s desk and take a photo. Information about

Mayor Barrett’s Earn and Learn program can be

found at: http://city.milwaukee.gov/EarnLearn



FREE FAMILY

PASSPORT SITESWe've designated 24 sites of special interest to families with children. Children 18 and

under may pick up a free passport book featuring 24 family-friendly sites at any desig-

nated passport location (below), and have them stamped. Please check hours. as they

vary by location. Specifics about each passport site are

given in the list of buildings. Here's the free Family Pass-

port list for 2015:

BMO HARRIS BRADLEY CENTERSaturday 10-5 1001 N. 4th St. — Potawatomi Gate

BRIDGING THE GAP GOLF

Saturday and Sunday 10-5 1600 W. State St.CITY OF MILWAUKEE / WAUKESHA COUNTYMATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY

Saturday 10-3 1401 W. Mount Vernon Ave.FEDERAL COURTHOUSE

Saturday 10-5 517 E. Wisconsin Ave.HAVENWOODS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CENTER

Saturday and Sunday 10-5 6141 N. Hopkins St.JONES ISLAND WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY

Saturday 10-5 700 E. Jones St.MILWAUKEE CITY HALL

Saturday and Sunday 10-5 200 E. Wells St.MILWAUKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Saturday and Sunday 10-5 910 N. Old World Third St.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM FLEETMAINTENANCE FACILITY

Saturday 10-4 1525 W. Vine St.MILWAUKEE FIRE MUSEUM

Saturday and Sunday 10-5 1615 W. Oklahoma Ave.MILWAUKEE FIRE STATION #1

Saturday and Sunday 10-5 784 BroadwayMILWAUKEE FIRE STATION #2

Saturday and Sunday 10-5 755 N. James Lovell St.MILWAUKEE FIRE STATION #12

Saturday and Sunday 10-5 2130 W. Oklahoma Ave.MILWAUKEE POLICE ACADEMY(MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT)

Saturday 9-4 6680 N. Teutonia Ave.

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUMDANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM

Saturday and Sunday 9:30-5 (Shows on the half hour)800 W. Wells St.

NORTH CENTRAL LITTLE LEAGUE / THE HANGARSaturday and Sunday 10-5 6200 N. 64th St.

ORLANDINI STUDIOSSaturday and Sunday 12-5 633 W. Virginia St.

SAFE HOUSESaturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-4 779 N. Front St.

SCHLITZ AUDUBON NATURE CENTERSunday 9-5 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd.

STATE STREET BASCULE BRIDGESaturday and Sunday 10-5 100 E. State St.

SURVIVE ALIVE HOUSESaturday 10-5 2059 S. 20th St.

U.S. BANK CENTER — OBSERVATION DECKSaturday and Sunday 10-5 777 E. Wisconsin Ave.

WELLS STREET VERTICAL LIFT BRIDGESaturday and Sunday 10-5 101 E. Wells St.

WM. K. WALTHERS, INC.Saturday 10-5 5601 W. Florist Ave.

T-shirt design by Fred Gillich for Too Much Metal for One Hand

DID YOU KNOW?Volunteers of Doors Open Milwaukee are able

to use their Doors Open volunteer badges to

‘bump up’ in line at high traffic / major sites

when they are not volunteering. This is our way

of saying ‘thank you’ to the 800+ volunteers

needed during the event.

Thank you, volunteers!

DOORS OPEN

MILWAUKEE

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Take home the fun!

Pick up your

FREEDOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE

Coloring & Activity Book

at all participating

FAMILY PASSPORT SITES.

NEW IN 2015

EXPLORE MKEwearing the Official DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE

2015 T-ShirtYou know you want one

— and it can be yours for $25!A limited amount/sizeswill be available at Doors OpenHeadquarters at Milwaukee CityHall (200 E. Wells St.) and the U.S.BankCenter (777 E. Wisconsin Ave.)the days of Doors Open. Availablein black or deep red.Show your love for the city,neighborhoods and suburbsof Milwaukee, and help supportDOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE! T-shirtsalso available at the HMI office.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO FUND THE EVENT.

Hand-dr aw n ar t by Jami e Ault

*FAMILY PASSPORT SITE[noted in site listings starting on page 7]

ALSO FOR SALE! DOORS OPEN PINT GLASS $5 PATCHES $1



NEW IN 2015DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEEDOWNTOWN SCAVENGER HUNT

Produced by Historic Milwaukee, Inc.and The Go Game

Saturday September 19, 2015 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Teams start and finish at Doors Open Milwaukee Headquarters

– City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Wells Street

Do you love exploring Milwaukee? Love having a blast with friends andfamily? Love winning awesome prizes? Well you’re in luck! Join us for theDoors Open Milwaukee Scavenger Hunt and watch as the city becomesa gigantic game. Grab some friends or play solo! This is not your typicalscavenger hunt - there will be clues hidden in his-

toric buildings, wacky photo and video challengesas well as local trivia questions. This game requiresstrategy, brilliance, creativity and gumption. Youready? Of course you are!How many people can I have on my team? Teamscan be anywhere from 1–5 players. Feel free togather a larger team. However, we won’t be able to guarantee prizesfor every individual if a team with more than 5 wins.Can I play remotely? No, challenges are site-specific! You can only playthe game if you participate in Doors Open Milwaukee. All clues will staywithin the boundaries of downtown Milwaukee.

How do I play? All you need is one smartphone per team. If you have aniPhone, download the app here: www.thegogame.com/doorsopen. Ifyou have an android, go to play.thegogame.com/play. The log-in codewill be provided at 10am on September 19th. Some clues will involve tak-ing pictures.What if I can’t make it at 10am, but I still want to play?Don’t worry! You can start playing whenever. This is not a race – quality(and having fun!) is as important as speed and accuracy.DID YOU SAY PRIZES? Each member of the first two teams (5 persons or under per team) will receive one Doors Open Milwaukee 2015 t-shirt (a$25 value) each, a one-year individual membership to Historic Milwau-kee, Inc. (valued at $35), as well as a Doors Open Milwaukee embroi-dered patch. Each members of the 3rd, 4th and 5th place teams (5persons or under per team) will receive one Doors Open Milwaukee pintglass, two Historic Milwaukee, Inc. walking tour tickets to the tour of their choice during the 2015 season, as well as a Doors Open Milwaukee em-broidered patch.

HAVE FUN EXPLORING!www.thegogame.com/doorsopen

Exclusively during DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE 2015

Original Music Inspired by the Beauty of MilwaukeeWhat do the U.S. Bank Center, Federal Courthouse, Milwaukee City Hall and Best Place have in common?Each of these sites will have a piece specifically written for them, inspired by and created for the individual location, for DoorsOpen Milwaukee 2015. The piece will be performed during the event this year at the location it was written for by members ofAccess Contemporary Music (ACM)’s international composers organization. Be sure to visit these locations during Doors Open

Milwaukee, and listen to the beautiful musical works written for and performed at these Doors Open Milwaukee locations:

BUILDING: Milwaukee City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.COMPOSER: David Carter INSTRUMENTATION: Bb CLARINET AND CELLO

BUILDING: Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery, 901 W. Juneau Avenue,Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.COMPOSER: Enric Riu INSTRUMENTATION: Solo Bass Clarinet with Amplification

BUILDING: Federal Courthouse, 517 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Saturday 12noon. – 3 p.m.COMPOSER: Adam Cole INSTRUMENTATION: Cello and Flute

BUILDING: U.S. Bank Center, 777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Saturday 12noon – 3 p.m.COMPOSER: Silvia Simons INSTRUMENTATION: Solo Violin

Access Contemporary Music (ACM), a non profit organization dedicated to integrating musical creativity into everyday life,

has partnered with several cities in the Open House Worldwide program including New York, Chicago, Helsinki, Barcelona and,most recently, Milwaukee, to create custom music for the spaces and have musicians perform the music in the spaces on theday of the event. ACM’s global composer membership program is where all of this wonderful new music comes from.

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*ACM MUSIC SITE [noted in listings]

A DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE DEBUT

THIS WEEKENDDoors Open Milwaukee City Hall Headquarters I 200 E. Wells Street

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MILLER BREWERY TOUR 6 (3-B)Saturday (9/19) — 10:30 a.m-3:30 p.m., every 30 minutes. No ticket required.Take indoor/outdoor walking tours every 30 minutes between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and3:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours begin on the half hour and take ap-proximately 1 hour to complete plus 30 minutes for beer sampling for guests 21 and older.You will experience our Packaging, Shipping and Brewing operations on the tour as wellas a visit to our Historic Caves and samples in the Bavarian-Style Miller Inn. All ages wel-come. We hope to see you for a Miller Time Visit during Doors Open Milwaukee! Tours lo-cated at 4251 W. State Street.

MILWAUKEE FOOD & CITY TOURS 7 (2-H, 3-G, 4-F, 4-H)Saturday (9/20) — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday (9/21) — 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Pick-Ups Occur Throughout Day; Times Below No ticket required.

Map out your day using the Milwaukee Food & City Tours Hop On & Hop Off Bus – a has-sle-free way to enjoy the city. Enjoy the sights of the city and then hop-on and off for vis-its at locations of your choice around Brady Street, the Historic Third Ward, and Walker’sPoint. Sat and Sun 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet the green/purple buses at one of 5 locations – prompt pick ups. ALL NEW LOCATIONS AND TIMES: 1) Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave– 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m.; 2) Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art MuseumDrive – 10:24 a.m., 11:24 a.m., 12:24 p.m., 1:24 p.m., 2:24 p.m.; 3) Brady Street / acrossfrom Sciortino's Bakery, 1101 E. Brady Street – 10:35 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 12:35 p.m., 1:35 p.m.,2:35 p.m.; 4) Old World 3rd Street / outside of Mader's Restaurant, 1041 N. Old World 3rdStreet – 10:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 2:40 p.m.

PORT OF MILWAUKEE BUS TOUR 8 (GM 3-B)Saturday (9/19) — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours start on the hour, every hour. No ticket required.The bus tour of the Port of Milwaukee will include guided tour of commercial port opera-

tions including salt, coal, cement, steel, machinery and fertilizers that move through thePort of Milwaukee either by water, rail or truck. Tours will leave the Port of Milwaukee’s Ad-ministration Building on the hour from 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday, September 19, 2014. Times:Sat.10am-4pm on the hour. Duration: 1 hour. Capacity each tour: 24. Meet: Port of Mil-waukee Administration Building: 2323 S. Lincoln Memorial Drive. Sign up for tours will beginat 9 am at the Port, 2323 S Lincoln Memorial Drive.

SOLDIERS HOME HISTORIC DISTRICT 9 (6-A)5000 W. National Avenue Saturday 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ticket required, free, and distrib-uted first-come, first-served at City Hall at 9 am the morning on the day of the tour duringDoors Open Milwaukee. Duration — 45-60 minutesDesigned as a place to aid veterans’ healing and ease their transition back into civilian

life, the Milwaukee Soldiers Home (Northwestern Branch of the National

Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers) was established in 1867. Nes-tled into a picturesque landscape, the recuperative village

boasts as many as 48 historic resources including marvelousVictorian architecture designed by renowned Milwaukee

architects Edward Townsend Mix and Henry C. Koch. JoinMilwaukee Preservation Alliance and others who caredeeply about the Soldiers Home for an in depth, outdoor guided walking tour through the grounds and learnabout the architecture and history of the buildings. Thecapacity for this tour is 30 people. Please meet at 5000 W.National Ave, at the fountain in front of

Old Main/N. Mitchell Boulevard(Building 2).

FREE PUBLIC TOURSPublic Tours will be offered during Doors Open Milwaukee at the times listed below. Tickets (when required) are given out FREE

TO THE PUBLIC on a first-come, first-served basis at 9 a.m. on the same day of the tour at Doors Open Milwaukee Event

Headquarters, Milwaukee City Hall (200 E. Wells Street.) TWO TICKETS PER PERSON. All Public Tours, unless otherwise indicatedor no ticket is required, will be distributed in this manner.

FREE PRESENTATIONS

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SATURDAY— THE HISTORY OF BREWERS HILL 1 (1-G)

Presenter: John GurdaWhere: St. Marcus Lutheran Church (in the sanctuary), 2215 N. Palmer Street

When: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH at 1 p.m.

SUNDAY — MAKING OF MILWAUKEE 2 (2-E)Presenter: John GurdaWhere: Cross Lutheran Church, 1821 N. 16th StreetWhen: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH Tours and organ musicstarting at 12noon. Lecture begins at 1:30 p.m.

SATURDAY — SOLOMON, BYRON,AND GEORGE: MILWAUKEE'S UNLIKELYFOUNDING FATHERS 3 (4-F)Presenter: John GurdaWhere: Centennial Hall, 733 N. 8th Street(entrance oneast side of Central Library)When: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH Seating begins at 2 p.m.Lecture begins at 3 p.m.

BEERLINE RECREATIONAL TRAIL 1 (GM 2-B)Saturday (9/19) and Sunday (9/20) — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Self-guided. No ticket required.We encourage you to walk or bike on this self-guided tour of the Beerline RecreationalTrail, originally a railroad line. Beginning on Burleigh Street, it goes to Capitol Drive directlyover the bridge. The new extension, known as the Artery (Keefe to Capitol), was recentlyawarded a creative placemaking grant. This 1.3 mile trail connects the Riverwest andHarambee neighborhoods while cutting through the Riverworks Business ImprovementDistrict. Cafe Corazon and Snail’s Crossing Park anchor the southern end on Burleigh withthe Streetlights Art Project (projected install first week of September 2015), and an exist-ing historical mural between Townsend and Buffum. Duration: At your own pace. Ca-pacity: N/A. Starting location: Intersection of Burleigh Street and Bremen Street.

BIKING ON THE HANK AARON STATE TRAIL 2 (5-B)

Sunday (9/20) — 9 a.m. No ticket required.This 2-2.5 hour bike tour will go through areas of great significance in the city’s history. Thiseasy ride with frequent stops will focus on the history and changes in the Menomonee Val-ley, Native American uses, impacts of the Milwaukee Road Shops, and the MilwaukeeSoldiers Home, built for returning Civil War veterans and still serving veterans today. Tick-ets: Not required. Time: 9 a.m. Sunday. Duration: 2-2.5 hrs. Capacity: n/a. Parking andstarting location: Public lot near Charter Wire just west of Canal Street, roughly under 35thStreet Viaduct. Bring your own bike, helmet, and water.

CITY HALL BELL TOWER TOUR 3 (3-G)Saturday (9/19) and Sunday (9/20) 7 tours per day on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Ticket required, free, and distributed first-come, first-served at City Hall at 9 am each morn-ing on the day of the tour during Doors Open Milwaukee. Duration: 45 minutesTake a rarely-offered climb up five steep, narrow flights of stairs. Get a chance to ring the“Solomon Juneau” — the 11-ton bell named after Milwaukee’s first mayor. Learn abouthow and why the bell is ringing again after over 75-years of silence. Tour-goers must signa waiver before taking the tour. The capacity for this tour is 25 people. Please meet in theCity Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Wells Street.

INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) 4 (4-F)Sunday (9/20) 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ticket required, free, and distributed first-come, first-served at City Hall at 9 a.m. the morning on the day of the tour during Doors Open Mil-waukee. Duration — 60 minutesThe Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Statewide Traffic Operations Center oper-ates traffic management and traveler information systems on Wisconsin’s interstates, free-ways/expressways and state highways. For safety, operators monitor nearly 400 camerasthroughout the state to keep traffic flowing. Using their control room video wall, they will

demonstrate how they keep tabs on current traffic conditions and provide information inreal-time to protective services. The capacity for this tour is 35 people. Please meet at433 W. St. Paul Ave., 3rd Floor (Statewide Traffic Operations Center) Inside IntermodalStation; Meet at East Side Elevator.

JONES ISLAND WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY 5 (6-H)700 E. Jones Street Times: Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. No ticket required.Opened in 1926, Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility is world-renowned for pioneering the way in modern wastewater treatment technology, and is one ofthe first facilities to produce a fertilizer as the by-product of the water reclama-tion process: Milorganite. Capable of treating more than 300 million gallons aday, the facility is owned and governed by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewer-age District and operated and maintained by Veolia North America.Visitors have

the option of going on a 60-minute in depth tour that includes the Milorganite build-ing, or joining a shorter 30-minute load-and-go tour – both of which will travel via mo-torcoach around the entire Jones Island facility. Those wishing to join the 60-minute tourmust wear long pants and closed-toe shoes for safety.

by our DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE

Humanities Expert

JOHN GURDA

Soldiers HomeHistoric District



DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE BUILDINGSMake your own itinerary. Start when and where you like. No tickets necessary. Free guided tours are often available within

buildings. Many buildings will be open for the entire DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE event. See the event guide for specifc

times, or visit doorsopenmilwaukee.org. Look for the DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE banner near the building entrance.

Note: Like all sites, designated areas of museums are free, unless otherwise indicated.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 & 20 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. FREE

5TH DISTRICT SCHOOL (GARFIELD SCHOOL) 164 (GM 3-A)8405 W. National Ave Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThis 1887 Cream City brick schoolhouse has been home to the West Allis Historical Society Museumsince 1966. Walk through a 1900's dental office, tool room, pioneer room, general store and black-smith shop. Ring the school bell, operate a player piano, and vote on an early 1940's voting ma-chine. View our extensive doll collection and an exhibit dedicated to the industry that oncedefined the area.

600 EAST WISCONSIN BUILDING 2 (4-H)

600 E. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleBuilt in 1913 by architects Schnetzky & Sons for the Milwaukee Gas Light Company, visitors are wel-comed to visit the new 600 EAST Café & Business Center and examine the exposed architectural fea-tures in one of the few 3-story buildings on E. Wisconsin Avenue remaining from the early-1900s. Allwhile enjoying a cup of coffee, breakfast or lunch and perusing several historical large-format pho-tographs of the building and Milwaukee’s Central Business District. Exquisitely restored “Chicago Pink”brick, massive steel beam superstructure, and old-growth forest wooden floor joists create an invitingenvironment for Doors Open visitors to take a look at Milwaukee’s past and present.

88NINE RADIO MILWAUKEE 93 (5-G)220 E. Pittsburgh Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessibleEnjoy a “behind the scenes” tour of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee’s new home – originally a 1952 manu-facturing building, featuring a green roof, recording studios, a 100-seat performance studio and

much more. See how we promote our city with a distinctive blend of rock and urban music that reg-ularly features Milwaukee artists.

ALL PEOPLES GATHERING LUTHERAN CHURCH 109 (GM 2-B)2600 N. 2nd Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleEpiphany Lutheran Church (now All Peoples Gathering Lutheran Church), built in 1906, is an out-standing example of Neo-Gothic Revival replete with magnificent stained glass windows. All Peo-ples serves an ethnically and socially diverse population, reflecting a commitment to inclusivenessand social justice. Don’t miss our garden/green house/water reclamation project and our soon to beopened kitchen renovation slated to serve over 200 people every weekday.

ALL SAINTS’ CATHEDRAL 27 (3-H)818 E. Juneau Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography and filming permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleThe Gothic Revival church building was designed by Edward Townsend Mix, a noted Milwaukee ar-chitect, and constructed in 1868 by Olivet Congregation Church. All Saints’ is the first cathedral in theEpiscopal Church USA. The first sense to experience All Saints’ will be smell. The palpable scent of in-cense offered during services hangs in the air carries with it all the prayers that have been offeredin this historic church. And then immediately your eyes will be drawn to the stunning triptych atthe high altar. The stained glass windows and the statuary depict over 100 saints of the church.Take time at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel or the Lady Chapel to seek a few minutes of spiritualsanctuary in the church. A self-guided walking tour and docents will be available to answer ques-tions.

AIDS RESOURCE CENTER OF WISCONSIN 48 (4-G)820 N. Plankinton Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessible

Built in 1887, this former home of Milwaukee Business Training Institute features distinctive Cream Citybrick throughout. In honor of our 30th anniversary we invite you to see our headquarters facility thatserves 3,300 HIV patients. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the ARCW Medical Clinic, DentalClinic, and award winning Food Pantry.

THE AMBASSADOR HOTEL 78 (4-D)2308 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Ambassador Hotel has stood as a Milwaukee icon since 1928. The art deco structure has beenmeticulously restored. Boasting some of the best rooms, for the best value, and superior customer service, The Ambassador Hotel is a premier place to stay in Milwaukee. Learn about the building’srestoration process, and see architectural photo galleries from over the years.

ARTS @ LARGE 94 (6-F)908 S. 5th Street Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Last admittance 12:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN

Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleExperience one of Milwaukee's hidden gems housed in our beautiful 1899 building. Arts @ Large en-gages K-12 students in the arts to cultivate vibrant, inclusive, innovative school communities wherestudents excel and grow. Take a self-guided tour through the student-produced art gallery featuring"Civil Rights & Baseball", memorabilia from “Yesterday’s Negro League”, and the All-American GirlsProfessional Baseball League.

ASQ 49 (4-G)600 N. Plankinton Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-5p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessibleCurious about what’s in the former Gimbels building? Housed in what used to be the famous Gim-bels Department Store (and later Marshall Field’s), the ASQ Center is the global headquarters of ASQand home to many businesses. ASQ staff will take guests on a 20-minute tour of ASQ, pointing outmany unique features and telling the story of this historic building’s transition from department storeto a modern office building.

ATWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 110 (GM 2-B)

2100 E. Capitol Drive, Shorewood (Parking Lot on Murray) Saturday 12noon-2 p.m.and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleShorewood’s Atwater School (1915) will be open to the public for the first time in 100 years by partic-ipating for its first time in Doors Open. Enjoy original woodwork, a WPA mural from the 1930s, early stu-dent drawings and paintings, as well as tools for coal management in the original boiler. 20 minutetours will be offered from 12noon to 1:30 p.m.

AVALON THEATER 137 (GM 3-B)2469 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleTake a guided tour of Milwaukee’s only “atmospheric” movie the-ater that replicates an outdoor Mediterranean villa, completewith hundreds of twinkling stars above. This 1929 theater hasbeen completely restored along with modern amenities. Find

out about the theater’s past, present and future.

BANK OF MILWAUKEE BUILDING 3 (4-G)210 E. Michigan Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admit-tance 4:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThis 4-story Italian Renaissance Revival beauty is the city’s old-est stone commercial building (1856). Today it houses theGrand Avenue Club (GAC), a non-profit community of recov-ery and employment. See original marble fireplaces and floor safe. Note how respectful renovations can serve a 21st centuryneed. Knowledgeable GAC members will offer tours featuring this trea-sure’s fascinating history.

BASILICA OF ST. JOSAPHAT 138 (GM 3-B)601 W. Lincoln Avenue Saturday NOT OPENand Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Basilica stands alone as the grandest 19th century church in the state. Built in 1896 from the carvedstone, wooden doors, bronze railings, light fixtures and more from the soon to be demolished U.S. PostOffice in Chicago, the Basilica has long been the crown jewel of Milwaukee’s Polish Catholic com-munity. No need to go to Europe to see magnificent Baroque churches…it’s right here on the SouthSide. Docents will lead visitors on Basilica tours.

BAY VIEW PRINTING COMPANY 139 (GM 3-B)2702 S. Howell Avenue, Bay View Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m-5 p.m.Photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleThis 98-year old print shop is housed in a converted church. View old presses. Then proceed to thebasement where you’ll see how this old commercial print shop is being transformed into a creative

printing hub where the community can take workshops and get open studio time. We’ll explain theworkings of presses and visitors can take a quick hands-on lesson in typography. Finish up with a viewof the shop’s community gallery.

BEST PLACE AT THE HISTORIC PABST BREWERY 50 (3-F) ACM MUSIC SITE901 W. Juneau Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Last admittance 2:45 p.m.and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessible"Easy!" That's the password if you want the Doors-to-Open to our newest addition – a Prohibition Era"SpeakEasy". The former "Infirmary/Hospital" at Pabst might be raided by the Feds, but you can hidein 1880 Vaults and Tunnels. There is no address; no signage, other than the disguised "J.C. Haertel RealEstate & Financial Consulting" on the door's upper window. A discrete red jelly jar light is "On" if theSpeakEasy is open for business. Special guided tours on the hour!

BMO HARRIS BRADLEY CENTER 51 (3-F) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE

1001 N. 4th Street - Potawatomi GateSaturday 10 a.m-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe BMO Harris Bradley Center is the number one entertainment destination in downtown Mil-waukee. At this perennial Doors Open favorite, you’ll go on a ‘back of house’ tour of the Mil-waukee Bucks and Marquette Golden Eagles locker rooms, building operations, recently unveiledBucks court, as well as Premium Club and Suite spaces. You will also see Star dressing rooms filledwith performer memorabilia. Learn how hockey ice is made and climb aboard the Zamboni!There will be photo opps around every corner, so bring your camera.

Kent Knappof Milwaukee Blacksmith

Photo by Brook O’Shea

7NOTE: Brigg’s & Al’s Run on Saturday morning will affect streets and ramp closures into downtown until about 12:30 p.m. Please see map on page 14 for alternate routes.

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DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE BUILDINGSSATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 & 20 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. FREE

BRENNER BREWING COMPANY 95 (6-F)

706 S. 5th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Last admittance 10:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleAfter major renovations, our 1979 cinderblock building opened in 2014 as the Brenner Brewing Com-pany. Brenner Brewing is a full brewery and tasting room. Check out The Pitch Project, our adjacentart gallery and 22 artist studios. Take a quick walkthrough of the brewery at 11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45,4:45, 5:45, 6:45, & 7:45. DOORS OPEN BLOCK PARTY! Brenner Brewing will have the street closed downin front of the building for a unique beer garden experience featuring art vendors, food, and livemusic.

THE BREWHOUSE INN & SUITES 52 (3-F)1215 N. 10th Street Saturday 10 a.m-1 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleBuilt as Pabst Brewery's brewhouse in 1882, this stunning repurpose into an all-suite, extended stayhotel which opened in 2013, is an artful blend of mixed metals, soaring ceilings, giant copper brew-ing kettles, original columns and beams, and lots of natural light, all steeped in its historic past

wrapped in 21st century design and amenities. Guests will marvel at the original Pabst Brewing floor which is now The Kettle Atrium and hopefully see a guest room.

THE BRICKS (FLUX DESIGN) 111 (GM 2-B)811 E. Vienna Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleThe Bricks, built in the 1950s, serves as the hub for Milwaukee’s Creative District. Sharing the space areBig MPG and Flux Design. Flux Design was featured on DIY Network’s Made In Milwaukee, and hasworked in over 100 bars and restaurants throughout the nation. Visit our design studio, where you’llsee how our projects get started; then onto our metal and wood shops to see how our group ofartists, builders, and creators help keep Milwaukee on the map. BLOCK PARTY: Saturday, 12noon- 5p.m. during Doors Open: Riverworks Week presents the Creative District Alive Block Party.

BRIDGING THE GAP GOLF 79 (3-E) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE1600 W. State Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleBridging the Gap Learning Center, Inc. (BTG) was founded in 1992 with a mission to educate, inspireand equip underserved youth and adults in sports. We encompass an entire city block with a 600-square-foot professional putting green and a netted hitting area with room for 14 golfers. Visit theclubhouse and learn about this first of its kind Golf Learning Center.

BRYANT'S COCKTAIL LOUNGE 140 (GM 3-B)1579 S. 9th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Not handicapped accessibleOriginally a Miller Brewing tied house, this small corner tavern now houses one of the best pre-served cocktail lounges in the country. Open since 1938, Bryant’s has received internationalrecognition for its preparation of specialty cocktails, and its preservation of the cocktail loungeatmosphere. Remodeled after a devastating fire in 1971, Bryant’s features gold-plated cash reg-isters and hardware, velvet walls, dim lighting, and a vintage hi-fi system.

BUCK BRADLEY'S / SCHOENLEBER BUILDING 53 (4-G)1019 N. Old World Third Street Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p m.Photography and tripod permitted First/main floor only is handicapped accessibleBuck Bradley’s features the “Longest Bar East of the Mississippi.” The historic building dates to 1854.The Schoenleber’s will and necessity gave Milwaukee the current three story façade by 1882. Admirethe antique light fixtures, tile floor, and reconstructed Cream City brick walls. View two additional an-tique bars upstairs. A brief history and any questions will be answered by members of the owningfamily. Enjoy our signature Bloody Mary’s, specially priced at $6 for those visiting during Doors Open.

CALVARY CEMETERY CHAPEL 165 (GM 3-A)5503 W. Blue Mound Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.Photography and tripod permitted First/main floor only is handicapped accessibleThis 1899 Romanesque Cream City brick chapel crowns the highest point in the cemetery and wasintended for services, private contemplation, and a mausoleum for clergy. Once slated for demoli-

tion, the chapel provides a first-hand glimpse at the challenge facing dedicated preservation-ists. Experience a spectacular view, the chapel’s exterior, then browse the upper chapel andlower mausoleum. For a more in-depth experience, a guided tour will be offered on each dayof Doors Open.

CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 54 (4-F)935 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleCalvary Presbyterian Church (the Big Red Church) was built in the neo-Gothic style in 1870 with CreamCity brick painted red. See original architectural elements, such as the beautiful, tall stained glasswindows and great wooden ceiling arches. Roam the area’s only permanent indoor labyrinth imi-tative of the 12th century labyrinth in France’s Charters Cathedral.

CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY CITY CENTER 55(3-F)1037 W. McKinley Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThis Cardinal Stritch University location is Building #14 of the Pabst Brewery Redevelopment. Knownas City Center, it once served as a laboratory for Pabst. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet andtalk with some of finest faculty and leaders in Wisconsin while experiencing contemporary interior design that also honors some of the history of the building.

CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST 4 (3-H)812 N. Jackson Street Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.Photography permitted Main floor handicapped accessibleThe Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist has been the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwau-kee for more than 165 years. Visitors will experience the beauty and serenity of a truly sacredspace, beautifully renovated in 2002. The interior and prayer garden are open for guided andself-guided tours. Guides will greet visitors and share information about the Cathedral's history, artwork, and purpose.

CENTRAL LIBRARY 56 (4-F)814 W. Wisconsin Avenue (accessible entry at 813 W. Wells Street)Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:15 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessible (except Dome)The Milwaukee Public Library’s Central Library opened in 1898 as a shared space with the MilwaukeePublic Museum. The architectural firm of Ferry and Clas won the design competition and built a Neo-Renaissance style U-shaped building. Visitors to the Central Library may take a variety of ten minutetours of areas normally unavailable to the public. Tours will be provided every quarter hour for the ro-

tunda Dome, the Old Board Room, the third basement below grade (including the Drive-up Win-dow) and the automated book handling process. Tours will be provided every half hour for the 4thfloor offices and workrooms that formerly served the Museum and the Green Roof. In addition, self-guided tours will be available for the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room, the Chinese Room,and the Betty Brinn Children’s Room. The Dome tour is not handicapped accessible, all others are fullyaccessible.

CHARLES ALLIS ART MUSEUM 28 (2-I)1801 N. Prospect Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleDesigned by prominent Milwaukee architect Alexander Eschweiler, this 1911 meticulous Tudor homeof Charles (of Allis Chalmers) and Sarah Allis contains a world-class art collection that spans morethan 2,000 years including 19th Century French and American paintings, Classic antiquities, Renais-sance bronzes, Asian ceramics and decorative arts. Self-guided tours.

CHRIST KING CATHOLIC PARISH 166 (GM 2-A)2604 N. Swan BoulevardSaturday Tours 10 a.m.-4.p.m. (Mass at 4:30 p.m.)and Sunday Tours 12noon-5 p.m. (Mass at 10:30 a.m.)Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleDesigned by Brust & Brust Architects and constructed in 1955-56, the 1,000 seat church was the lastbuilding on the one block campus of Christ King. The church’s Colonial/Georgian style boasts a dig-nified simplicity in which function and form have been well thought out for sacred worship. Visitors willaccess not only the main church and surrounding buildings but also visit the extensive tunnel systemand structure above the church, which is accessed by stairs. All are welcome to join us for Mass dur-ing the event!

CHUDNOW MUSEUM OF YESTERYEAR 80 (3-E)839 N. 11th Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe museum was constructed in 1869 as a single family residence, updated in 1905 in a German re-vival style, and purchased by Avrum M. Chudnow in 1966 for use as his law, real estate and con-struction offices. Many original features of the 1905 renovation remain. Take a self-guided tour ofrooms that have been turned into Milwaukee shops and locations from the 1920s to the early 1940sSee a barbershop, grocery store, pharmacy, hardware store, and even a hidden speakeasy. Our movie theater featuring several short clips of Milwaukee history.

CITYCENTER AT 735 5 (4-G)735 N. Water Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleSee a blend of years of innovation starting with the 1912 Daniel Burnham building built for the First Na-tional Bank (First Wisconsin). The exterior is nearly in its original condition. Enjoy our two main lobbies.The elevator lobby features polished brass and marble. The ceilings were rebuilt to mimic the origi-nals and include huge brass ceiling fixtures. The rebuilt reception lobby features an architecturally sen-

sitive nod to the original columns and ceilings of what was once an entirely 2 story first floor. View aslide show of our past on the 1959 mezzanine.

CITY OF MILWAUKEE HEALTH DEPARTMENT SOUTHSIDE HEALTH CENTER 141 (GM 3-B)1639 S. 23rd Street Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleBuilt in 1912, Southview Isolation Hospital served both children and adults, requiring quarantine andcare for diseases such as TB and polio. Today, the Center provides a wide variety of preventivehealth screenings and services. Our well-maintained 100 year-old building with many original fixtures,doors, and floorings mingle new technology with historical integrity. Don’t miss the first floor that hasthe remaining structure of a patient ward room and clinic space.

CITY OF MILWAUKEE / WAUKESHA COUNTY MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF) 81 (5-E)1401 W. Mount Vernon Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FAMILY PASSPORT SITELast admittance 2:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN

Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleThe City of Milwaukee's recycling facility underwent a major retrofit in 2014/15 through an intergov-ernmental partnership with Waukesha County. It is now a regional single-stream facility featuringstate-of-the-art processing equipment. This publicly-owned plant is privately operated by ReCom-munity Recycling and began operating in March, sorting and processing recyclables from approxi-mately 270,000 households. While the system will not be operating, visitors can still get an up-close look at and learn about the MRF with volunteers who will be available throughout the facility to provideinterpretation. See the tip floor, pre-sort cabins, discs, screens, balers, optical sort machines, sorter platforms, and finished bales ready for shipment. Visitors must wear closed-toe shoes.

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THE FACTORY 143 (GM 3-B)1223 S. 23rd Street Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography and filming permitted Not handicapped accessibleIf you have aDoors Open Milwaukee t-shirt from past years, it was printed here! And if you don’t,there is a fantastic new shirt for Doors Open Milwaukee 2015: http://www.doorsopenmilwau-kee.org/t-shirts-and-merchandise/ … also printed here! This beautiful, old factory building wasbuilt in 1894 as the National Straw Works Company, and now houses a bevy of skilled craftsmenand women: from artists to woodworkers, musicians to upholsterers and printers. Not generallyopen to the public, come take a peek inside at all of the action during Doors Open Milwaukee. Toursare self-guided.

FEDERAL COURTHOUSE 7 (4-H) ACM MUSIC SITE / FAMILY PASSPORT SITE517 E. Wisconsin AvenueSaturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:15 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThis 1892-99 Federal Courthouse is an outstanding example of Richardson Romanesque Revival ar-chitecture. A major renovation in the 1990s highlights elements of the architectural style. Tours start inthe opulent atrium every 20 minutes. Visitors will take a 40-minute docent led tour of the ceremonialand centennial courtrooms. Kids’ activities include brief introductions to the building, optional "his-torical" scavenger hunts and tours of a courtroom at 10:30, 12:30 and 2:30. Meet at the "Family" tablefor these tours. Visitors must go through security (up to 20 minute wait)--no weapons (incl. pocketknives), food or drink allowed.

FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE 31 (3-H)1342 N. Astor Street Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Last admittance 1:45 p.m.and Sunday 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe church was designed for the Unitarian congregation in 1892 by Ferry and Clas. View the Chan-ticleer on the steeple, as well as the carved sculptures adorning the entrance. Enter the Perpendi-cular period English Gothic-style sanctuary and be surrounded by the golden glow of stained glasswindows. View the wooden hammer beam arches and uniquely carved stone corbels. Then visit thechurch parlor and, on Sunday only, the Leenhouts Common Room, which exhibits current local artistson a monthly basis. Docents will be on hand to give information.

FLORENTINE OPERA CENTER 114 (GM 2-B)926 E. Burleigh Street Saturday 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully Handicapped accessibleThe Wayne & Kristine Lueders Florentine Opera Center is housed in original Cream City brick buildingsconstructed in the early 1900′s by H. Schmidt & Sons. Mario & Cathy Costantini, proprietors of La Lune

Collection. purchased the buildings in 1986, renovating the original buildings and constructing addi-tional outbuildings on the property. In 2009 the West Warehouse was dedicated as the Wayne &Kristine Lueders Florentine Opera Center, housing the production center, wig, makeup and cos-tume shop and rehearsal studios. Participants will be welcomed at the Barn Door/Alley entranceand given a brief tour and overview of the Lueders Opera Center, followed by a tour of La LuneCollection’s administrative and factory facilities. The Florentine Opera Center's entrance is im-mediately west of La Lune.

FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI'S WGEMA CAMPUS 82 (3-C)900 N. 33rd Street Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and Sunday 12noon-2 p.m. Last admittance 1:30 p.m.Photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleConcordia College, founded in 1881, was located on Milwaukee's Near West Side until 1983, whenthe school relocated to Mequon. In 1990, the Forest County Potawatomi took the 11-acre campusinto trust and leased the buildings to the Indian Community School until 2010. The Tribe began anambitious, $90 million redevelopment effort of the campus and surrounding neighborhood. Reno-

vations are planned for 4 historic campus buildings over the next 5 years - the oldest of which datesback to 1900. The gymnasium will be open, with campus grounds also open for walking tours. Other campus buildings will not be open for touring. The campus is fully-accessible to persons with disabili-ties but the gymnasium is not.

FOREST HOME CEMETERY 144 (GM 3-B)2405 W. Forest Home Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Last admittance 2:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleOur 1892 chapel was designed by Ferry & Clas in a graceful English Gothic structure of Lake Superior sandstone and an interior nave of enameled brick, extensive oak millwork, and flanked by a pair ofglass conservatories. The 1896 crematory on the lower level was the first in Wisconsin. 1909 offices in-clude document vaults that will be open to view large cemetery record books of 1850′s, includingthe signatures of Milwaukee’s most famous names.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AMERICAN SYSTEM-BUILT HOMES MODEL B1 145 (GM 3-B)2714 W. Burnham Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography and filming not permitted Not handicapped accessibleBetween 1915 and 1917, Wright designed a series of prefabricated standardized homes, knowntoday as the American-System Built Homes. The Model B-1 was the first home purchased for restoration by Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin and the only surviving example of this design. In2008/09 the home was restored to its original 1916 appearance. Docent-led tours of the interior willshow how B1 follows Wright’s architectural principles, tell of the old Layton Park neighborhood, anddialogue about these space-saving affordable homes designed by Wright.

GENERAL MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT / MITCHELL GALLERY OF FLIGHT 146 (GM 4-B)5300 S. Howell Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleNamed in honor of Milwaukee-native General William "Billy" Mitchell, the namesake of Milwaukee's

airport, the Mitchell Gallery of Flight is a 1,400 square foot museum opened in March of 1988, and lo-cated on the north concession level of General Mitchell International Airport. The Mitchell Gallery ex-hibits both permanent and periodically changing displays covering local aviation personalities andaerospace history, with an emphasis on southeast Wisconsin. Visitors will not only be able to v iew themuseum, which is open daily to the public, but also the adjacent rooms that contain additional ex-hibits and artifacts related to Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Lance Sijan and astronaut Capt. JamesA. Lovell, USN. Additionally, selected items from the Mitchell Gallery’s archives will be displayed. Park in the Hourly section of the parking garage, and take the skywalk into the concession mall. The mu-seum is located pre-security between Concourses C and D.

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CLOCK SHADOW BUILDING 96 (6-G)130 W. Bruce Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleClock Shadow Building a ground-breaking, sustainable building, opened in 2012. Self-guided tours willhighlight how a former brownfield became a community catalyst for development. Check out themany features that set this building apart such as 50% salvaged material utilized in its construction;the first U.S. regenerative-energy elevator; Milwaukee’s first commercial application of rainwater har-vesting; designs that enable it to consume 50% less energy and 60% less water; Wisconsin’s first urbancheesemaker; and a rooftop garden with 360 degree views.

COLBY ABBOT BUILDING 6 (4-G)759 N. Milwaukee Street Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Last admittance 1:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography and filming permitted Handicapped accessibleThe Colby-Abbot Building, located in the heart of East Town, was built in 1885 as the home office ofthe Wisconsin Central Railroad. Using white marble imported from Italy, wide corridors and bay win-dows, this five-story structure was, and continues to be, a magnificent addition to Milwaukee’s sky-line. The sixth story was added at the turn of the century, to meet the need for commercial officespace in Milwaukee’s growing economy. One of the Colby Abbot Building Team members will givea brief presentation on the history and current use of the building in the lobby at regular intervals.After the presentation, visitors will be encouraged to visit the shared tenant conference roomon the 4th floor and one open office to see the original cream city brick fireplaces, 11-foot high,ornamental, wood-coffered ceilings, plaster walls, marble lobby, stairway and corridors as wellas various modern features.

CONCORDIA GARDENS 112 (GM 2-B)220 E. Concordia Avenue Saturday 4 p.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Handicapped accessible (Note: Not paved, steep entrance)Concordia Gardens is a 1.5 acre plot in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood. We’re home to 35community garden plots, a small production farm, berry patches, and an orchard. In ConcordiaGardens we ramp up production of nutritious food and find creative ways to distribute the produceto our neighbors. Visit us for good food, live music, activities for kids and adults alike, community art,food demonstrations and a celebration of our 6th year of growing towards sustainability.

CREAM CITY CLAY 167 (GM 3-A)7105 W. Greenfield Avenue, West Allis Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessibleCream City Clay, Inc. Pottery School and Studio is located in the heart of downtown West Allis on thecorner of 71st Street and Greenfield Avenue, one block from Allis Chalmers. Learn more about thehistory of clay in Milwaukee and how it became known as the Cream City as you tour Cream City

Clay, Inc. On Saturday — view an ongoing class in session 10am - Noon. Then Noon to 5pm profes-sional potters will be working on the wheel. On Sunday, participate in a free activity that brings thepast into your hands. Create tiles of flowers with Ben Tyjeski, expert tile historian, in a hands on rosetteworkshop inspired by Milwaukee's copious Terracotta buildings.

CREAM CITY REAL ESTATE CO. (FORMERLY ST. FRANCIS STATE BANK) 142 (GM 3-B)3474 S. Pennsylvania Avenue (on the corner of Kinnickinnic and Morgan Avenue)Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography and filming permitted Not handicapped accessibleThis small, elegant one-story brick structure by renowned local architect Peter Brust was one of hun-dreds of residential, commercial and ecclesiastical buildings he designed. Constructed in 1923 for St.Francis State Bank, it’s been home to a printer, fraternal hall and pigeon club before being reno-vated for the Cream City Real Estate Co to reflect the building's first use as a bank of the 1920's. Viewmementos of Bay View history as well as objects produced in Milwaukee and bearing the name ofthe Cream City.

DAVID BARNETT GALLERY 29 (3-H)1024 E. State Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted without flash for personal use only. No commercial use.Not handicapped accessibleThe preeminent Italianate architect in Milwaukee, Edward Townsend Mix, designed this wonderfulCream City brick house for Dr. Henry Harrison Button in 1875. Inside, tour The David Barnett Gallery withover 6,000 works of art. Our staff will tell you about the building as well as the broadest range of artavailable for sale in any Wisconsin gallery.

EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION 30 (1-J)2243 N. Prospect Avenue Saturday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENNo photography or filming permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThis 2009 branch of Educators Credit Union was constructed using as much “green” material as pos-sible. It was recognized by the AIA for excellence in design. Enjoy the soaring three-story lobby. Thedesign of the building combines a layering of brick, concrete and aluminum on the outside withwood detailing inside, in keeping with the Prairie style influence at all Educators’ branches. The tour will also include the rooftop garden, normally not open to the public.

ENERGY INNOVATION CENTER (CENTURY CITY TOWER) 113 (GM 2-B)4201 N. 27th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Last admittance 2 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleConstructed as the headquarters for Cutler-Hammer Manufacturing, Century City Tower main-tains the “Mad Men” vibe of the 60s. We’re currently home to the Northwest Side Community De-velopment Corporation, the Midwest Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC), MAXIMUS andothers. Visitors will see power and controls technology laboratories and hear about upcomingplans to re-install equipment and test facilities over the next two years. Take a "behind the scenes"tour before our official Grand Opening in 2016.

ESCHWEILERS / ECHELON AT INNOVATION CAMPUS 168 (GM 2-A)9810 Echelon Lane, Wauwatosa Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleEchelon is Wauwatosa’s newest apartment community. Built on the old County Grounds, the look ofthe six newly constructed apartment buildings, with 188 apartment homes, will complement the 1911-12 Eschweiler buildings that they are built around. Tour the main historic Eschweiler building that isbeing renovated to serve as the Admin building for the apartment community as well as offer meet-ing rooms for use by the Wauwatosa community. Then tour one of the six buildings currently under construction on the grounds, as well as a model apartment.

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GEORGE WATTS BUILDING 8 (4-G)761 N. Jefferson Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleGeorge Watts and Son Inc. and the Watts Tea Shop have been family-owned and operated for over 145 years. The restaurant recently won the James Beard Award in 2011 as an “American Classic” em-bodying the culture and community it shares with the people of Milwaukee. The building will be show-casing the businesses of all four occupants — George Watts & Son Inc., The Watts Tea Shop, Zita BridalSalon, Walny Legal Group, Delind Fine Art Appraisals and Kesslers Diamonds (grand opening on Oct.1st) — through self-guided tours.

GLOBAL WATER CENTER 97 (5-G)247 W. Freshwater Way Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Global Water Center is a 98,000 sq.ft., 7-story refurbishment of a century-old brick and timber warehouse into a first-class office and research space. The building is home to approximately 40Water Council member companies and organizations and nearly 200 employees and students. The

Center features a lecture hall, prototype exhibition space and a state-of-the-art water flow testingstand. Take a self-guided tour, or simply check out the first floor exhibit space. See breathtaking viewsof the Hoan Bridge and Milwaukee’s downtown. Go behind-the-scenes to lab spaces, and see wheresome of the brightest minds in water-technology are making discoveries, turning Milwaukee into the“Silicon Valley of Water.”

GLORIOUS MALONE'S FINE SAUSAGE 57 (2-G)300 W. Walnut Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleFor almost 40 years, Malone’s has produced a signature specialty meat in Milwaukee called headcheese - a sausage made from the meaty bits of pigs’ heads that are seasoned, combined with ge-latinous meat broth, cooked in a mold, and finally thinly sliced. Join Daphne Jones, Glorious Mal-one’s daughter and now President and CEO of Malone’s Fine Sausage, as she tells you of her entrepreneurial African-American family, and leads you through the plant itself.

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 32 (3-G)1209 N. Broadway Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m.Photography permitted Main floor handicapped accessibleExplore the timeless beauty of Grace’s German heritage as seen through its unique architectural el-ements. Knowledgeable guides will answer questions and share fascinating stories about the historyof the church while organists entertain. The founding church of the Wisconsin Synod, Grace wasformed in 1849, and was the church home for a number of notable old Milwaukeeans. The 1901“modern” German Gothic style structure was designed by Armand Koch, son of architect HenryKoch. Crafted in Minnesota red brick with a terra cotta entrance, the church is filled with originalwoodwork, a renovated Schlicker pipe organ, and beautifully restored art glass windows. Don’t for-get to visit the Grace Center next door to view the complementary architecture.

GREAT LAKES DISTILLERY 98 (5-F)616 W. Virginia Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Fully handicapped accessible Photography permittedOriginally buildings belonging to the Pfister-Vogel tannery, Great Lakes Distillery took over the site in2008. We are a small craft distiller making vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, fruit brandies, absinthe and other seasonal spirits. Visit the still, fermenting tanks, bottling area, bar, tasting area and retail space. On Sat-urday, there will be tours at 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5pm, and Sunday at 1,3,,and 5pm that last about 30 min-utes, with $7 tasting flights following for those interested. There will also be informal, guided toursthroughout both days.

HALES CORNERS POOL HOUSE 169 (GM 4-A)5675 S. New Berlin Road, Hales Corners Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleIn 1968, a Swimming Pool and Bath House was constructed near the south end of Hales CornersCounty Park. After plans to demolish the deteriorating bath house surfaced in 2002, the Friends ofHales Corners Park and Pool was formed to keep the bath house and pool open and provide for itsmaintenance. The bathhouse has extensive WPA murals painted in the 1930s by Swedish immigrant

Thorsten Lindberg installed in its main gathering area.

HALES CORNERS VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING 170 (GM 4-A)116th and S. New Berlin Road, Hales Corners Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleAdjacent to the Hales Corners Library is the 2012 Hales Corners Veterans Memorial. Set in a 50-footsquare plaza, it features five pillars, each nine feet high and tapering to nine inches wide at the top,representing the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Visitors will note that the Memorial’s pillarsform a five-pointed star surrounding a lighted American flag. Leading outward from the star are fivepaths that take visitors to other areas of the park.

HAVENWOODS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CENTER 115 (GM 1-B) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE6141 N. Hopkins Street (one block west of Sherman Boulevard on Douglas Avenue)Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessible

Welcome to Wisconsin’s only urban state forest! Over 140 years, it transformed from immigrantfarms, to House of Correction, to US Army facility, and now to a 237-acre state forest. Families, joina naturalist on a 45-minute hike looking for signs of wildlife at11am, 1pm, 3pm. Drop in any timeto meet some Wisconsin reptiles and amphibians close-up or to do some wildlife crafts. Adults andolder kids can discover Havenwoods’ fascinating past in a 30 minute Powerpoint program at 12:30and 2pm. People of all ages can go on a geocaching adventure of the park’s history. Stop in the cen-ter to get a guide booklet and a GPS unit and explore on your own.



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HELENE ZELAZO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 116 (GM 2-B)2419 E. Kenwood Boulevard Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessible

Built in 1922 as a synagogue for Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun, this UWM building boasts agrand entrance, two elaborate stained glass displays, as well as exquisite molding, arches, and dec-orative elements. The center includes the 758-seat Helen Bader Concert Hall, two conference facil-ities, six new warm-up/practice spaces and two dining and/or ballrooms.

HILTON GARDEN INN / LOYALTY BUILDING 9 (4-G)611 N. Broadway Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Hilton Garden Inn is on the site of the famous 300 room Newhall House, which burned down in1883. In 1886 the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company erected their headquarters here.Today the Inn retains that granite jewel, featuring a spectacular atrium, original mosaic tile floors, anda winding marble staircase. Each of our 127 stunning hotel rooms with 14-foot ceilings has been de-signed to retain the historic distinction of the t imeless setting while providing state-of-the-art comfortand modern conveniences.

HILTON MILWAUKEE CITY CENTER 58 (4-F)509 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 12noon- 4 p.m.Photography permitted Fully Handicapped accessibleBuilt in 1927, the Hilton Milwaukee City Center hotel is a classic art deco hotel with rich furnishings anddistinctive architecture. Originally called The Schroeder Hotel, today the Hilton Milwaukee City Cen-ter is recognized as the city’s largest hotel with a tradition of excellence spanning nearly 85 years.There will be two guided tours (approx. 45 min each) on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and threeguided tours on Sunday at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to showcase the hotel’s lobbies, ballroomsand guest rooms. An exhibit of the history of the building will be on display in the Hilton HHonorsLounge, formerly the Lorraine Room, on the Upper Lobby Level. Self-guided tours will also beavailable.

HISTORIC BREWERS HILL 59 (1-G)2215 N. Palmer Street (St. Marcus Lutheran Church)

Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleHistoric Brewers Hill neighborhood, first settled in the 1850s, and located just north of downtown Mil-waukee, contains a mix of impressive 19th century domestic architecture. Brochures for self-guidedwalking tour of the neighborhood will be distributed at St. Marcus Lutheran Church. Walking tour willfeature a variety of architecture and housing types, including a storefront home, European inspiredtownhouse, new construction houses, and Engine Company 21.

HISTORIC LOFTS ON KILBOURN 83 (3-D)2200 W. Kilbourn Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleHistoric Lofts on Kilbourn is the adaptive reuse of the former Passavant – Milwaukee –Lutheran-GoodSamaritan and finally Sinai-Samaritan Hospital. The development consists of the original 1863 hospi-tal with several additions and renovations. Designed with an urban chic focus, these elegant loftapartments have an urban-artistic feel with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, open kitchen design

and other unique features. Take a guided or self-guided tour of the property including a vacant loftapartment, the grand lobby, community room and second floor balcony.

HOTEL METRO 10 (4-G)411 E. Mason Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4 p.m.NOTE: Zen on 7 (rooftop area) will not be accessible on Saturday due to a private event.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleWalk through the doors of Hotel Metro and return to an era when the spirit of hospitality thrived. Usingthe exterior curves, limestone, the wraparound windows and discreet Art Deco/Art Moderne detailas a planning scape, the Metro’s interior became an interpretation of the 1930’s rounded, aerody-namic shapes of the machine age. Visitors will be able to take a brief tour of the hotel's lobby andevent spaces with historic anecdotes, and the rooftop (Sunday only)

IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 33 (3-H)

1100 N. Astor Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tours begin at noon on Sunday)Photography and filming permitted Handicapped accessibleThe oldest congregation in Milwaukee, Immanuel Presbyterian Church marked its 178th anniversarythis year. The current church building (1875) was designed by famed Milwaukee architect EdwardTownsend Mix in the “High Victorian Gothic” style. Guests will be invited not only into an historic andbeautiful building, but also into the contemporary story of this healthy and growing congregation of600 members. Although church tours will be offered throughout the weekend, Doors Open Milwau-kee friends are especially invited to attend Sunday worship at 10 a.m. at Immanuel. Come hear Im-manuel’s organ, one of Wisconsin’s oldest, with roots in an 1881 E.& G. G. Hook and Hastings. OrganistSteven Jensen will offer 30-minute organ recitals on Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and onSunday at 12:30 p.m.

IRISH CULTURAL AND HERITAGE CENTER / GRAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 84 (4-D)2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography and filming permitted Not handicapped accessible

The Irish Cultural and Heritage Center is located in the former 1887 Richardsonian RomanesqueGrand Avenue Congregational Church building. The 1910 Kimball pipe organ will be played allday both days. The building became the home of the ICHC in 1996. It is the location of concerts,weddings, parties, Shamrock Club meetings, a lending library, a genealogical library, and more.Tours will be provided. Both libraries will be open and a genealogist will be present all day bothdays.

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THE IRON HORSE HOTEL 99 (5-F)500 W. Florida Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleOur name reflects the duality of our unique location. Native Americans referred to the train as the“iron horse". Today the hotel is nestled along a historic and active railroad and pop culture refers tothe motorcycle as the modern horse. Constructed in 1907 the building was home to the Berger Bed-ding Co. and features Cream City brick and metal fire doors. Exposed posts and beams are 300 year old heart pine timber. You’ll enjoy everything from furnishings to sculptures, murals to industrial tables,wrought iron chandeliers to lighting in t in baked bean cans. We show how modern amenities can be

reimagined in a unique historic setting

ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE 147 (GM 4-B)4707 S. 13th Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.Photography permitted Handicapped accessibleThe Islamic Society of Milwaukee is the largest Islamic facility in Wisconsin. See how this former publicschool was expanded to accommodate our community’s Muslim population. Visit a Muslim prayer hall and learn about the features that are found in every mosque. Learn about the different styles ofIslamic calligraphy and discover why Islamic art often focuses on the abstract. Visitors will have an op-portunity to tour the building and have their questions answered by a member of the community. Youmay also have your name written in Arabic calligraphy!

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 117 (GM 2-B)926 E. Center Street Saturday and Sunday 12noon- 5 p.m.Photography permitted Not handicapped accessible

This gallery has been a gathering place for the neighbors of Riverwest since the turn of the 20th cen-tury. The original stage has featured some of this country’s greatest jazz musicians, including DizzyGillespie, Betty Carter, Stan Getz, and Winton Marsalis. Now owned and run by the Riverwest ArtistsAssociation, the Jazz Gallery presents local and touring groups, community events, and bands thatpromote the Milwaukee jazz scene. It also features a wide variety of exhibits from local and nationalartists. The RAA Member Exhibition will be on display during the event.

JEWISH HOME AND CARE CENTER 34 (2-I)1414 N. Prospect Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4 p.m.No photography or filming permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Jewish Home and Care Center moved here in 1973. A self-guided tour brochure will help visitorsfind their way from the entrance through the first floor and across the Rubenstein Pavilion in ChaiPoint Senior Living. Works of art can be viewed up close. Lake Michigan is framed by our elegantballrooms and dining room.. A breathtaking new mural chronicling the 110 years of the Jewish Home

is now on permanent display. You may also take a guided tour.

JEWISH MUSEUM MILWAUKEE 35 (3-I)1360 N. Prospect Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleTo the north of the building, visitors will see the Memorial to the Holocaust. Next, enter the Helfaer Building, a simple, balanced, cream-colored brick building constructed in 1973. The atrium hasa 14x19 foot Marc Chagall Tapestry created for this space. Our permanent collection explores thehistory of Milwaukee’s Jewish community and builds on broader themes of immigration, social justiceand the Holocaust. Exhibits also focus on Golda Meir in Milwaukee and the Settlement Cook Book.Self-guided tours anytime; docent-led tours at 12 and 3pm.

JONES ISLAND WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY 148 (6-H) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE700 E. Jones Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography and filming permitted (no tripod) Not handicapped accessible

Opened in 1926, this facility was designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1974.World-renowned for pioneering the way in modern wastewater treatment technology, Jones Islandwas also one of the first facilities in the world to produce a fertilizer as the by-product of the water reclamation process: Milorganite. Capable of treating more than 300 million gallons a day, the facilityis owned and governed by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and operated and main-tained by Veolia North America. All site visitors will receive a free 5# bag of Milorganite. Through ex-hibits and the tour learn about: the history of Jones Island, MMSD, and Veolia Water. And don’t missviewing the “workhorses of wastewater” under the high power microscope! Visitors have the optionof going on a 60-minute in depth tour that includes the Milorganite building, or joining a shorter 30-minute load-and-go tour – both of which will travel via motorcoach around the entire Jones Islandfacility. Those wishing to join the 60-minute in-depth tour must wear long pants and closed-toe shoesfor safety.

KILBOURN AVENUE BASCULE BRIDGE 11 (3-G)101 E. Kilbourn Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.

Photography permitted No filming Not handicapped accessibleThis is Milwaukee’s most architecturally prominent bridge. Before the turn of the 20th century, mostbridges and bridge houses were of utilitarian design. The Kilbourn Avenue Bascule Bridge was con-structed in 1929 with aesthetics in mind to serve as a visual link in the newly adopted Civic Center plan,bridging the way between the Old World character of City Hall and the new Classical Revival Mil-waukee County Courthouse. See how a bridge works from the bridge operator's perspective. Therewill be 2-3 openings per hour during the event.

KILBOURNTOWN HOUSE 118 (GM 2-B)Estabrook Park (near Capitol Drive entrance, east of Humboldt)Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.No photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleKilbourntown House, aka the Benjamin Church House, was built in 1844 by carpenter BenjaminChurch. Originally located on the downtown’s west side of the Milwaukee River, Kilbourntown, it is an

excellent example of small-scale Greek Revival architecture. The house was saved in 1938 when itwas moved to the park and restored as a WPA project. The home contains an outstanding collec-tion of mid-19th century furniture and decorative arts. A docent will share the home’s history beforeyou leave to enjoy the nearby Estabrook beer garden.

KLETZSCH PARK PAVILION 119 (GM 1-B)6560 N. Milwaukee River Parkway Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThis pavilion in Kletzsch Park was constructed by the CCC in the 1930s. The shelter, embodying Swissarchitectural features, was built at the top of the bluff overlooking the Milwaukee River. A seldom-open-to-the-public room will be open, a charming area with a huge fireplace and two small oneswith Alvin Kletzsch's likeness above the large fireplace.

KNICKERBOCKER ON THE LAKE 36 (3-H)1028 E. Juneau Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleWhen opened in 1933, The Knickerbocker provided apartment style accommodations with fullkitchens and individual private baths. Tenants enjoyed a commissary, bookshop, and gift shop. Cur-rently, each condominium is individually owned, and hotel rooms are interspersed among the per-manent residents. Visit the main lobby area for a complete history of Knickerbocker on the Lake.Guided tours of the property, including multiple guest rooms of different sizes and designs, will beavailable at 12noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. both days..

LAKEFRONT BREWERY 60 (2-H)1872 N. Commerce Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.and Sunday 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Last admittance 4 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThis multi-story 1908 Cream City brick industrial building style features modest brick pilasters, brickwork corbel tables and a mixture of segmental-arched and regular window openings throughout. Thebuilding originally served as a coal powered power plant for The Milwaukee Electric Railway andLight Company. Marvel at beautiful light fixtures that hung in the Plankinton Hotel and enjoy the orig-inal Bernie Brewer Chalet and Mug of Beer from County Stadium.Brewery tours are not included in Doors Open but may be purchased online.

LA LUNE COLLECTION 120 (GM 2-B)930 E. Burleigh Street Saturday 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Last admittance 3 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENNo photography or filming permitted First floor handicapped accessible

La Lune Collection, a company that produces designer rustic furniture sold nationally, is housed in orig-inal Cream City brick buildings constructed in the early 1900′s. Meet us at the entrance offices, whereyou’ll be taken on a personal tour of the administrative and factory facilities. (If you desire, you mayfirst tour the Florentine Opera Center, whose entrance is on our west side).

LOWELL DAMON HOUSE 171 (GM 2-A)2107 Wauwatosa Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleBuilt by Oliver Damon and son Lowell, the 1847 house is probably Wauwatosa’s oldest residence andstands as a classic example of a colonial home. It was given to the Milwaukee County Historical So-ciety in 1941 and is operated as a historic house museum. Tour the house where docents will answer questions and share the story of the home and its inhabitants.

MACKIE BUILDING (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING) / THE GRAIN EXCHANGE ROOM 12 (4-G)

225 E. Michigan Street Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Photography permitted Handicapped accessibleThe Grain Exchange Room located in the Mackie Building showcases beautiful “Simple Italian”architecture, soaring ceilings, huge hand painted frescoes, gold leaf and over 10,000 sq. ft. of us-able event space. The 3- story “cathedral of commerce” was closely linked with the early com-mercial history of Milwaukee, when the city was the world’s largest primary wheat market for trading, exporting and inspecting grain. The Exchange made its home here in the Chamber ofCommerce Building, inventing and utilizing the very first octagonal trading pit.

MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 13 (3-G)929 N. Water Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Handicapped accessibleThe 1969 Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is owned and partially funded by Milwaukee County.In the heart of the Downtown Theater District, the center offers live performance of opera, ballet,children’s theater, symphony, Off Broadway, one night performances and national touring produc-

tions of Broadway. Tour Uihlein Hall and the Todd Wehr Theate, public reception and meeting spaces.Learn the history of the center and its occupants, and gain insight into how the center provides a widevariety of entertainment and reception offerings in its multiple venues, including backstage tourswhen possible.

MARIAN CENTER FOR NONPROFITS (FORMERLY ST. MARY'S ACADEMY) 149 (GM 3-B)3195 S. Superior Street/ 3211 S. Lake Drive Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessible (no elevator in Loretto Hall)Marian Center’s Loretto Hall was constructed in 1904 as St. Mary’s Academy (SMA), a high school for young women. Rosary Hall was added in 1931 to develop St. Clare College, the predecessor of Car-dinal Stritch University. SMA, once the state’s largest high school for women, closed in 1991. Today,the Marian Center, a corporate ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, provides affordable spacefor nonprofits. Visitors will enjoy self-guided tours starting from Loretto Hall (no elevator) or Rosary Hall(elevator). Highlights: Loretto Hall - Chapel with mid-century stained glass; Social Room; vintage

ledgers in office; original kitchen. Cloister Walk - Passageway with luminous stained glass windows.Rosary Hall - Views of Milwaukee’s skyline; Auditorium, Gymnasium, Home Economics Room; SMAHeritage Room.

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL / RAY AND KAY ECKSTEIN HALL 85 (4-E)1215 W. Michigan Street Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Last admittance 2:30 p.m.No photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleFacing the Marquette Interchange, this 2010 exterior’s glass facade is bold and dramatic. The inte-rior is conducive to a sense of community. 20-30 minute guided tours will explore the library, readingroom, trial courtroom and other areas. Guided tours will be offered at 11am, noon, 1 p.m., and 2p.m. on Saturday; and at noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY / ST. JOAN OF ARC CHAPEL 86 (4-E)

1442 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5p.m.No photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleSt. Joan of Arc Chapel may be the oldest building in the western hemisphere that is still used for its in-tended purpose. Dating from the late 14th or early 15th century, the chapel was originally in the lit-tle village of Chasse near Lyon in southeastern France. During the French Revolution, it fell intodisrepair. With help from the French government the chapel was restored to its original state. In 1964,it was donated to Marquette, dismantled stone by stone, and shipped to its present location. 20minute tours of the interior will be given to visitors upon request. Chapel guides will also answer anyquestions for those who wish to experience the chapel on their own.

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MARSHALL BUILDING — MATERIAL STUDIOS + GALLERY, PORTRAIT SOCIETY GALLERY 100 (5-G)207 E. Buffalo Street, #600 Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Marshall Building, constructed in 1907 used flat-slab concrete floors supported by mushroom-headed columns, reinforced with steel rebar. This new technology resulted in a sturdy, built-to-lastbuilding. This building is the world's oldest existing example of Claude A.P. Turner's Mushroom Systemand is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Visit the sixth floor’s Material Studios + Gallerywhere artists create, produce and develop their entrepreneurial practice. Material also houses artsorganizations that fuel the economy. Also in the Marshall Building:A series of Milwaukee Public Schoolpaintings by Ariana Huggett entitled “Old Schools” will be on display in the lounge at the Portrait So-ciety Gallery on the 5th floor of the Marshall Building during Doors Open Milwaukee both Saturday andSunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

MCINTOSH I GOODRICH MANSION (WISCONSIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC) 37 (2-I)1584 N. Prospect Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThis Neo-Classical Revival style mansion, built in 1903, was home to industrialist Charles L. McIntosh;

then linseed oil businessman William Osborne Goodrich prior to the Wisconsin Conservatory of Musicin 1934. Marvel at rich architectural details and furnishings, including grand curved glass bay win-dows overlooking the lake. Take a guided ‘highlights’ tour, offered every hour on the hour, or explorethe building at your leisure with a self-guided tour pamphlet. Live performances will be presentedthroughout the day by the Conservatory’s students.

MEETINGHOUSE 121 (GM 2-B)(Milwaukee Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends / Quakers)3224 N. Gordon Place Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThis Quaker meetinghouse was built in 1984 on a west bluff overlooking the Milwaukee River. Apanoramic arc of windows facing the river curves gently into the Koenen Land Preserve. The land andbuilding reflect Quaker values and are shared with the wider community, from nature walkers to par-ticipants in programs offered by other non-profit organizations. Guided tours will include the light-filled worship space, the land preserve, community gardens, and lots more.

MILWAUKEE BLACKSMITH 101 (5-H)518 E. Erie Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleMilwaukee’s finest homes and buildings are adorned with ironwork which stands the test of time. Thishas shaped our city’s architecture and given us a distinctive look. When visiting our 1950s industrialspace, you will walk into the past. Hear the sounds of the hammer and the crackle of the fire. See theblacksmith and his sons use the same historical techniques to create today.

MILWAUKEE CITY HALL 1 (3-G) EVENT HEADQUARTERS / ACM MUSIC SITE / FAMILY PASSPORT SITE200 E. Wells Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleWhen built in 1895, City Hall was the tallest building in the country – for four years. Explore our mosticonic landmark’s 10-story rotunda throughout the event. The Flemish Renaissance structure consists

of a basement and eight stories of city offices. Take a 30-minute, guided tour of the largest CommonCouncil chambers in the U.S. In addition, visitors can take a 45-minute guided tour of the City Hall belltower. Please see the Public Tours section on page 6 for more information, as well as pages 3 and 4for all that is going on at City Hall during the event!

MILWAUKEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 61 (3-F)901. N. 9th Street (Wells Street entrance between 9th and 10th Street)Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThis 11-story Bedford limestone Neo-Classical Revival 1931 courthouse was the result of a nation-wide design competition. While heralded as one of the country’s grandest courthouses, it wasonce called a "million dollar rockpile" by Frank Lloyd Wright. Take a tour through Milwaukee’s thirdcounty courthouse.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 62 (3-G) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE

910 N. Old World Third Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a. m.-5 p. m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleLocated along the Milwaukee River, the center is a museum and research library housed in the for-mer 1913 Beaux Arts Second Ward Savings Bank. Visitors enter into an elegant atrium surrounded bypillars, a balcony-level and marble accents. You are welcome to enjoy our exhibitions, check outthe old bank vaults, talk with our staff, and view our collections.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY 63 (2-E) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE1525 W. Vine Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4 p.m.Tour times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThere is a lot to maintaining 420 eleven ton vehicles. Learn the details of how this is doneby visiting the Fleet Maintenance Building. Very rarely do we provide tours, but we willbe proud to show an inside look at Mechanical Repair where mechanics repair or re-place major bus components like engines, transmissions, air-conditioning and brakes.We’ll also look at Body Repair where mechanics repair the outside of the bus frommajor reworking of frames, dents, and body corrosion. See how we paint buses inlarge spray booths which look like something NASA would use. 45-minute tours willbe given by MCTS Staff. In addition, a historical collection of photographs and oneof the Clean-Diesel buses will be on display to view at any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.This is also a great opportunity to learn about the MCTS M-CARD, the new fare sys-tem. Specific tour times 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

MILWAUKEE FIRE MUSEUM 150 (3-B) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE

1615 W. Oklahoma Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Handicapped accessibleOne of five fire stations of this style built in 1927, the museum (since 1995) houses the first Dept. am-bulance, a 1947 Cadillac, two trucks built in the Milwaukee Fire Department Shop during the 1920'sand 30's. and a 1943 1250 Gallon Per Minute pumper. View original chairs built in a state prison as wellas a working fire alarm system which utilized the street corner alarm box. The building has dormitorystyle bunk-room, a vintage kitchen, locker room, and hose tower. Take a guided tour or explore atyour own pace with a museum guide sheet.

MILWAUKEE FIRE STATION #1 14 (4-G) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE784 Broadway Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. NOT OPEN WHEN ON CALLPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleMilwaukee Fire Department's Station 1 is the home to Engine 1 and formerly Truck 1. They are the old-est companies in the Milwaukee Fire Department. Truck 1 was founded in 1837 and Engine 1 in 1839.They have been together at the Broadway and Wells site since 1840. In 2013, Truck 1 was relocatedto station 3, located on 1st and Virgina. Stop in and take a behind-the-scenes guided tour of Station1. Talk to firefighters, view historic photos of past crews and fire engines. And, make sure to check outthe racquetball court inside as well!

MILWAUKEE FIRE STATION #2 64 (4-F) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE755 N. James Lovell Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. NOT OPEN WHEN ON CALLPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Milwaukee Fire Department Station 2 is the headquarters for the Milwaukee Fire Department. TheAdministration Department is housed on the third floor of the building. This station houses Engine 2,Truck 2, the Fire boat Trident, the Firefighting Deputy Chief and the Incident Safety Officer. Paramedicbicycle respond units are also are assigned from here in the summer. They patrol and respond toemergencies at the Maier Festival Grounds. Come take a tour of the only firehouse that has six firepoles. Watch a firefighter demonstrate sliding down the pole as well as see other equipment demon-stration displays. Demonstrations will be shown throughout the day.

MILWAUKEE FIRE STATION #12 151 (3-B) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE2130 W. Oklahoma Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.NOT OPEN WHEN ON CALLPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Milwaukee Fire Department's Fire Station 12 is a Special Teams house. It is home to Engine 12,which was established in 1888, and is also home to the Heavy Urban Rescue Team. (H.U.R.T) respondsto four areas of specialized rescue: confined space, trench, high/low angle rope rescues and struc-tural collapse. Tour the fire station, view the H.U.R.T. apparatus, learn about the firehouse’s history andsee unique equipment special to this house. There will be ongoing demonstrations by firefightersthroughout the day with various pieces of equipment.

MILWAUKEE GAS LIGHT COMPANY (ZIMMERMAN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIOS) 87 (5-D)2122 W. Mount Vernon Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.Photography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessible

Designed by Alexander Eschweiler in 1902, this massive but elegant red brick building housed retortfurnaces to super-heat coal into gas that was then stored in gasometers (huge tanks that filled anddeflated daily), and piped throughout the city for illumination. Today the furnaces are gone leavinga grand light-filled interior space that is home to Zimmerman Architectural Studios and Harwood En-gineering Consultants. State-of-the-art 2010 remodeling maintains the historic character, including asymbolic gasometer, referred to as our “think tank.” View displays that feature some of Zimmerman’sdesign work from its own 106-year Milwaukee history.

(MIAD) MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART AND DESIGN 102 (5-G)272 E. Erie Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessibleMIAD’s main building originally served as a terminal and warehouse for imported automobiles. Cur-rent renovation began in 1989 to the state’s only independent, non-profit college of art and designoffering a B.A. degree. Each of its five floors spans the length of a football field. Visit the dif ferent labsand studios including Photography, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Industrial Design and Interior Ar-chitecture + Design. Explore the galleries featuring exciting exhibitions. MIAD students will be there togive demonstrations and discuss their work and life at MIAD.

MILWAUKEE MAKERSPACE 152 (GM 3-B)2555 S. Lenox Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a. m.-5 p.m.First/main floor only is handicapped accessible Photography and tripod permittedThis 1962 16,000 square foot, one-story, brick building served the Bay View community as a Krambo

Food Store for over a decade. Today it is home to Milwaukee Makerspace - a collab-orative workshop and fabrication lab. Makers, builders, artists, crafters and visitors

are welcome to explore our various workshops and labs. Woodworking, weld-ing, metal casting, forging, pottery, electronics, robots, and electric vehicles

are just a few of the many activities and interests that will be on display.

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MILWAUKEE THEATRE / UWM PANTHER ARENA 66 (3-F)490 W. Kilbourn Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully ADA accessible

Explore Milwaukee’s most historically significant entertainment venue. Take self- guided tours as wellas view historic photos and artifacts. Built in 1909 as the Milwaukee Auditorium and remodeled intothe Milwaukee Theatre in 2003, the building has been the site of legendary performers and speak-ers. You will be able to stand on stage as well as tour the backstage areas. Continue onto the historicUW Milwaukee Panther Arena next door where you will also be able to do self-guided tours of thebuilding. Built in 1950 as the Milwaukee Arena, the arena celebrates its 65th birthday this year! Alongwith tours there will be historic photos, audio and video.

MOBCRAFT BEER BREWERY AND TASTING ROOM 103 (6-F)505 S. 5th Street Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe building on the corner of 5th and Virginia has seen a few different uses from light manufacturing,to painting, to indoor parking. Between fall 2015 and Spring 2016 the building will be transformed intothe new home for MobCraft Beer. The building will house manufacturing equipment, offices and atasting room. This visit to the new MobCraft brewery will be a very early sneak peak of what is to

come in early 2016. Come see renderings of the brewing space, and possibly the beginning of ren-ovations of the new facility.

THE MODJESKA THEATRE 153 (GM 3-B)1134 W. Mitchell Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleThe Modjeska Theatre — named after Helena Modjeska, a renowned Polish actress who spe-cialized in Shakespearean roles — was originally built in the 1920s as a vaudeville and moviepalace. In the 1940s, the theater showed Polish films to cater to the large Polish community onMilwaukee’s south side, and had various other uses throughout the years following until it closedin 2010. The Modjeska Theatre will officially reopened in 2015, and will offer visitors an open-housetour during the event, which will consist of Modjeska history, the theatre’s future plans, and tours ofthe stage area, dressing rooms and projection booth.

MONARCH, LLC 123 (GM 1-A)7050 N. 76th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Not handicapped accessibleMonarch Machining and Fabrication is an 82-year-old, Milwaukee-based company that providessome of industry’s best in heavy fabrication, precision machining and complex assembly services for projects ranging from mining and shipbuilding to government defense and nuclear. Small groups willbe led through the 100,000-square-foot facility to see processes and marvel at the size and scope ofour products and machines. Come see a current example of why Milwaukee used to be called the“machine shop of the world.”

MORTGAGE GUARANTY INSURANCE CORPORATION (MGIC) 15 (3-G)270 E. Kilbourn Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe "inverted pyramid" architectural design of MGIC's 4-story headquarters has made it one of Mil-waukee's most unique buildings since 1973. The building is one of two Travertine marble and bronze

glass structures on the 2.5 acre MGIC Plaza. Architect-engineers for the development were FitzhughScott-Architects, Inc. of Milwaukee and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill of Chicago, who also designedsuch famous works as the Hancock Building and Willis Tower in Chicago.. A brief guided tour will allowguests to learn about the Warren Platner designed interior features, and also showcases museumquality works by artists Alicia Penabla and Shelia Hicks.

THE NEWSROOM 17 (4-G)137 E. Wells Street Saturday and Sunday 11:30 p.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThis once elegant nineteenth-century dining room was restored in 2000 as the Newsroom Pub, theperfect front for the Safe House. Safe House founder David Baldwin refurbished this establishment toprovide a home for the Milwaukee Press Club and its collection of famous autographs and memo-rabilia dating from 1885. The Newsroom Pub is popular for banquets, meetings and receptions up to200 people. If you are lucky enough, you may be able to enter directly to the Safe House via a se-cret entrance to this spy-theme bar and restaurant’s large mechanical puzzle or revolving booth.

Come test your luck.

NEXT ACT THEATRE 104 (5-G)255 S. Water Street Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleIn 2011 Next Act converted a crane bay, originally built in 1989, into a state of the art theatre. Thecomplex houses Next Act’s offices, rehearsal hall, production support areas and a 152 seat theatre.Guided tours every half hour will include the backstage area (costume shop, dressing rooms, greenroom, rehearsal hall) and all areas of the stage, including the tech booth. Photos of the conversionprocess are displayed on the backstage walls. And the bar will be open for those looking for a littlerefreshment.

NORTH CENTRAL LITTLE LEAGUE / THE HANGAR 124 (GM 1-A) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE6200 N. 64th Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Hangar is the new indoor batting facility for North Central Little League and the MilwaukeeBombers. For 36 years NCLL has been giving children the opportunity to play Little League baseball(60 teams with over 700 players) from Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. Our year-round indoor batting fa-cility has two batting tunnels, a "T" station and an indoor pitching mound, and a waiting area with abig screen TV. We also have the capability to watch your session live on our Apple TV. Do you wantto take some swings in the cage? Want to hit off the T? Do you need to work on pitching? If the an-swer is “yes” stop in and play some baseball.

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MILWAUKEE POLICE ACADEMY (MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPT.) 122 (GM 1-B) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE6680 N. Teutonia Avenue Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPEN

Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Safety Academy, which houses the Milwaukee Police and Fire training academies, was built in1964 as Madonna High School, an all-girls Catholic school. The city purchased the facility in 1972 for police and fire training. The attractive brick and stone exterior is complimented by a comfortable in-terior of wood, stone, tile, and stained glass. The Police Academy has traditional classrooms, a full-sized gymnasium, a firing range, and “scenes” in which officers train to patrol Milwaukee’s diverseenvironments, including the apartment scene, street scene, and tavern scene. Adult visitors will havethe opportunity to engage in electronic scenarios to test their reflexes and decision making under pressure. Everyone can see firsthand the intense training regimen of Milwaukee Police Officers. Don’tmiss our first floor memorial to officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST BRANCH 38 (1-I)2320 N. Cramer Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleIn November 2014, the fifth version of the East Branch opened with 99 apartments above, a small re-

tail space and the library as the anchor on the first floor. In a departure from a typical library lay-out, HGA architects designed an elliptical shaped Community Room with 16-foot high pivot doorsand channel glass walls defining the flexible meeting space. Permanent art installations fromlocal artists Ray Chi, k. e. martin, and Santiago Cucullu are on-site along with reclaimed woodfrom the 1968 library installed as a partial ceiling, a laptop bar and a bench at the entrance.Take a seat in our ‘living room’ next to the fireplace and enjoy gazing out on the bustling NorthAvenue business corridor from the calm interior of the library. Guided 15-20 minutes tours will begiven the Saturday of Doors Open Milwaukee on the hour, every hour.

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM — DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM 65 (4-F) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE800 W. Wells Street Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleEnjoy a FREE Planetarium program at Milwaukee Public Museum’s Daniel M. Soref Planetariumduring Doors Open weekend! Take a tour of the current night sky during Wisconsin Stargazing, or

go on the ultimate space vacation in Perfect Little Planet; it’s a choose your own adventure ex-perience! Programs are 22 min in length, airing every half hour. One Planetarium ticket issued per guest. Please check in at the Admission windows for your FREE ticket. Additional discounted ad-mission available for museum exhibits.

MSOE ALUMNI PARTNERSHIP CENTER 39 (3-G)1120 N. Broadway Saturday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.and Sunday 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.Photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleThe Center was built in 1890 as the headquarters for the Blatz Brewing Co. In the 1980s it was refur-bished as the Beer Barons Restaurant. The building became part of MSOE in 1989. Today it is home touniversity offices and the Goethe House of Wisconsin. Visitors will marvel at the hand-carved fireplacemantels, hardwood floors and oak beams. In the Great Room, the beer barons of Milwaukee look down on visitors from a two-story skylight. Check out the walk-in vault which housed money and im-portant records for the brewery.

MSOE GROHMANN MUSEUM 40 (3-G)1000 N. Broadway Saturday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.and Sunday 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe museum was built in 1924 as a Cadillac dealership and later used (1970s-1990s) as the Milwau-kee branch of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank. Purchased by Dr. Eckhart Grohmann as a gift toMSOE in 2005, the building was renovated in 2006-07 to become the Grohmann Museum. Browse theMan at Work Collection with more than 1,000 paintings and sculptures dating from 1580 to the pres-ent in three floors of galleries documenting the evolution of work from farming and mining to steel pro-duction and glassblowing. Don’t miss the spectacular rooftop sculpture garden.

MSOE KERN CENTER 41 (3-G)1245 N Broadway Saturday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.and Sunday 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.

Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Kern Center was designed by Uihlein-Wilson Architects and opened its doors in October 2004. Itis Milwaukee School of Engineering’s 210,000-square-foot health, wellness, fitness and recreation fa-cility and exemplifies the university’s commitment to providing a well-rounded student experience.A large atrium entrance welcomes visitors to the Kern Center, where glass, concrete and steel beamsdominate the contemporary building. Just inside the main entrance is the fitness center and bas-ketball arena. The field house is located on the second floor and features a suspended, three-lane160-meter synthetic indoor running track that also offers views of the new Viets Field. The lower levelof the Kern Center features a full-size ice arena.

MSOE KRUEGER HALL (WMSE RADIO) 16 (3-G)820 N. Milwaukee Street Saturday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.and Sunday 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessible

Originally a 1920s automobile tire retailer, this red brick/concrete building is now home to 3,200 wattpublic radio station WMSE, owned and operated by MSOE. The station has provided Milwaukee witha diverse mix of all music 24 hours a day for 34 years. It is run by an all-volunteer DJ staff. Visitors willtour the studios. See the station's large on-air music library as well as where it hosts live bands on aweekly basis.

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DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE BUILDINGSTHE NORTH END 42 (2-G)1551 N. Water Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p..m. and Sunday NOT OPEN

Photography permitted Handicapped accessibleA neighborhood by design, The North End is built on the remediated Pfister & Vogel Tannery site; itslocation landmarked by the historic Water Tower on Water & Pleasant. Offering a variety of luxuryapartments that are all condo-level with the highest level finishes and energy efficiencies. Check outthe amazing game room, courtyard terrace with outdoor kitchen, clubroom with theater screeningand fitness studio. Stick around and enjoy light fare alfresco and enjoy live music in Denim Park!

ORLANDINI STUDIOS 105 (6-F) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE633 W. Virginia Street Saturday and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography and filming permitted Not handicapped accessibleThe ornamental plaster studio shop was originally built around 1900. Matt and Julian Orlandini pur-chased the property in 1964 as a duplex. Orlandini has been open and doing business since Augustof 1965. Julian’s living quarters, which were on the second floor, will be open to the public to view thepaintings of Debra Stubbe Burkart and photos by Shelly Orlandini. The shop will also be open to the

public. Eugene Orlandini, third-generation Ornamental Plasterer, will be on hand to explain how or-namental plaster can be used in your home, as well as how pieces are made. Orlandini Studios willbe offering a ‘special gift’ for children who visit us with their Doors Open PASSPORT. (Warning: The stu-dio is dusty, so black clothes are discouraged).

OUR DAILY SALT / H.C. ANTON BUILDING 154 (6-B)3519 W. National Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleA former turn-of-the-century grocery store, the Anton Building is constructed of Cream City brick andstill contains its original tin ceiling. Although much of the character and charm remain, it has been re-modeled to presently house Our Daily Salt — a manufacturer of handcrafted housewares. Our galleryspace is filled with work by local artists. See how handcrafted products are made as various crafts-people work within the space. Join us for a brief tour explaining the history of the building and the busi-ness.

OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 88 (4-C)3022 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleOur Savior’s Lutheran Church, founded by Norwegian immigrants on Milwaukee’s southside in 1858,built the present building on the site of the Todd Wehr Estate in 1954. Before entering the WisconsinAvenue doors, look up to the 15′ “The Inviting Christ” statue and notice the solar panels (2.24 kw) thatwere installed in 2008. Step into the church where “The Abiding Christ” window and organ music bidyou enter. Enjoy the sanctuary, where you will recognize Old and New Testament stories in the stainedglass windows.The History Room and chapel are open for visitors. Your guides are eager to shareabout the mission and ministries of the congregation.

PABST THEATER 18 (3-G)144 E. Wells Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleBuilt in 1895, The Pabst Theater is the 4th oldest continuously operating theater in the US, and the old-

est theater in Milwaukee’s Theater District. Explore this great Baroque theater from balconies to bath-rooms on a self-guided tour. Have a drink in the Pub after you’ve viewed the 2-ton Austrian crystalchandelier, and taken a walk on the white Italian marble grand staircase.

PEVNICK STUDIOS 89 (4-C)527 N. 27th Street (entrance through alley in back of building)Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleThe 1878 Cream City brick Italianate front building was the Clybourn Street School until the late1920s and is the second-oldest surviving MPS school building in the c ity. Visitors will see a brightly-lit Graphical Waterfall® standing 12 feet off the ground, programmed by computer to produceribbons, shapes, words and games. Water droplets fall through valves with the speed of gravityand patterns are created by the presence and absence of water, like a dot-matrix printer. A 16-foot-wide waterfall produces 6,000-12,000 water droplets per second. Entertaining for all ages. Children

must be supervised, as the space is a working warehouse.

THE PFISTER HOTEL 19 (4-G)424 E. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Last admittance 1:45 p.m.Photography permitted First/main floor and mezzanine are handicapped accessibleThe Pfister Hotel, built in 1893 has been a premier downtown Milwaukee hotel for over a century.Guido Pfister, a local tanner, wanted to build a “palace for the people”, especially after the city’s mostrenowned hotel, The Newhall House, burned down in 1883. Guido’s son Charles saw the project tofruition with costs of over one million dollars and state of the art technology at the time of construc-tion. The Pfister was the first “all electric” hotel in the city and one of the first in the world to have in-dividually controlled thermostats for guestrooms. Enjoy the extraordinary architecture and welcomingambiance marked by a priceless Victorian Art collection. Begin your visit in the historic dining room,The Rouge, where Chef Concierge Peter Mortensen will share a brief history of the hotel. Subject toavailability, you are invited to explore the mezzanine level of this grand hotel. Complimentary park-ing will be extended to those Doors Open guests who make a purchase in our Well Spa, Cafe Pfister

or attend our Sunday Brunch.

THE PITCH PROJECT 106 (6-F)706 S. 5th Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.No photography permitted First / main floor handicapped accessibleConsisting of four buildings going back to the late 1800's, this site has been used for a number of dif-ferent purposes — from Bread Bag Printing Company to Obama Campaign Headquarters. The PitchProject now houses 22 artist studios and a 2,000 sq ft contemporary art gallery. Wander around the

building, visit with resident artists, and enjoy the art show in the gallery.

PLAZA HOTEL 43 (3-H)1007 N. Cass Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a. m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted First/main floor only is handicapped accessible

The Plaza opened in 1925 as a large four story red brick and steel Art Deco apartment hotel definedby rich colors, bold geometric shapes and beautiful ornamentation. Two floors are hotel guest roomsand the two floors above are residences. The first floor offers a bustling vintage café and a dedi-cated spa treatment room. Visitors may view the lobby area and a guest room on their own. Cafeat the Plaza is open for service from 7am – 2pm and for viewing only after 2.

PLUNKETT RAYSICH ARCHITECTS, LLP HEADQUARTERS 107 (5-G)209 S. Water Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.Photography permitted, filming not permitted Fully handicapped accessiblePlunkett Raysich Architects found a home for their headquarters in the Walkers Point neighborhood.Celebrating their 80th anniversary and returning to downtown Milwaukee, they have created anopen office for collaboration and flexibility. There are several sustainable features of the building in-cluding solatubes that fill the space with natural light. The firm also designed the new public plaza tothe north of the building. Visitors can wander through the office and see how a homegrown Mil-waukee architecture firm works. There will be displays of projects, an interactive design area and

freshly baked chocolate chip cookies

PRITZLAFF BUILDING 67 (4-G)311 N. Plankinton Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Pritzlaff Buildings are a complex of 6 large ornate Italianate Cream City brick and heavy tim-ber construction buildings erected between 1875 and 1919 by the John Pritzlaff Hardware Com-pany. Pritzlaff was a large hardware distributor located here until 1958. It is now being renovatedby Sunset Investors into a mixed use space with offices and banquet halls on the first floor, officeson the second floor, and 100 apartments on floors 3-7. Learn about the history of 19th-century whole-salers who turned Milwaukee into a hub of trade. View some of the huge hardware catalogs that Prit-zlaff used for selling and distributing their goods, then tour through unfinished areas of the building,construction, and completed areas. Pritzlaff is a work in progress.

RAILWAY EXCHANGE BUILDING 20 (4-G)229 E. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Last admittance 2:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENNo photography permitted Handicapped accessibleThe Railway Exchange Building, located near where East Town meets the Historic Third Ward, wasbuilt in 1899-1900. The Railway Exchange Building served as the headquarters of the Chicago andNorthwestern Railway from 1901–1945. A brief description of the history and features of the buildingwill be provided by the Building Team member. Visitors will be asked to take the elevator to the 12thfloor and to walk back down the cast iron and marble stairway all the way to the first floor so that theycan see the original corridors with original doors, hardware and window systems to the offices oneach floor. Views of Lake Michigan and the City skyline are spectacular.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 90 (4-D)1905 W. Wisconsin Avenue (sanctuary entrance, double glass doors)Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 12noon-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessible

Redeemer Lutheran Church was founded in 1890. The current building dates from 1915. At that time,the estimated cost of the furnished church and parish hall was $50,000 (exclusive of the grounds). Thearchitect, William H. Schuchardt, designed the Gothic sanctuary--one of the finest examples of t ra-ditional and modern architectural masterpieces of Lutheran edifices in America. Visitors are wel-come to tour the Gothic-style sanctuary.

REDLINE MILWAUKEE 68 (2-G)1422 N. 4th Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleRedLine Milwaukee was founded by local artists Lori Bauman and Steve Vande Zande in 2009. Goalsof professional development, access, and social justice are met through RedLine’s Programs: Resi-dency, Exhibition, and Education. The 3-story, 22,000-square-foot building houses one of Milwaukee’sonly artist-in-residence programs, including ten emerging artists, five mentoring artists, a resourceartist, sixteen residents and several visiting artists annually. Additionally, RedLine connects artists withcommunity organizations through workshops, classes, and outreach. Come visit the art exhibitions,

artist-in-residence studios and art studios labs featuring a print shop, papermaking, dye lab, and, dark room.

RIVERSIDE THEATER 69 (4-G)116 W.Wisconsin Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Riverside, which opened in 1928, was designed by local architects Charles Kirchoff and ThomasRose, designers of many theaters, including the Palace Theater in New York City. The building thathouses the theater is twelve stories tall, and includes office space in the front portion of the building.Tour this graceful Vaudeville style theater steeped in adversity: from opening shortly before the GreatDepression, to a 1966 fire that almost destroyed it, and an 80-year battle to keep the Milwaukee River out of its basement. The Riverside Theater will be providing three performances hosted by The Dairy-land Theater Organ Society to provide an atmosphere of what show performance were like whenthe theater was constructed as well as a limited tour of the Wurlitzer Organ.

RIVERWORKS LOFTS 125 (GM 2-B)3372 N. Holton Street (enter on Townsend) Saturday 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe building was erected in 1915 by brothers William and John Tharinger for the Tharinger MacaroniFactory. Groundbreaking for reuse construction began in June 2011 with completion in April of 2012.Co-developed by Riverworks Development Corporation and Horizon Development Group, their planwas to renovate the building into workforce housing with WHEDA’s Affordable Housing Tax Credits,Housing Trust Funds and HOME funding. Currently the Riverworks Lofts has 36 affordable housing loftstyle apartments. Historical memorabilia and photos will be on display from the Tharinger MacaroniFactory days, as well as pictures showing the reconstruction into the Riverworks Lofts of today. TheClub Room and an apartment will be available for viewing.20


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ROBERT A. ANDERSON MUNICIPAL BUILDING / LAKE TOWER 155 (GM 3-B)4001 S. 6th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENNo photography Fully handicapped accessibleConstructed in 1940, as the Town of Lake Municipal Building and Water Tower, this is a wonderful ex-ample of the Art Deco/Moderne style of the 1930s. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the publicareas of the building. Weather permitting, stunning views of Milwaukee's south side are seen from thethird floor. Elevator access rises to the fourth floor. Those able to climb a flight of stairs to the fifth floor will see the underside of the former water tank.

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779 N. Front Street Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleIn an alleyway near the river, two gas lights and an inconspicuous nameplate—with the name Inter-national Exports Ltd.—is all that mark the brick front of this establishment. However, this spy-themedrestaurant and bar has been a favorite Milwaukee attraction since its creation in 1966 by founder David Baldwin. Yes, you need the password. No, we cannot divulge it. But rest assured, as soon as youpass your fun clearance test to prove you’re a friendly operative, you will enter a spy’s nest of globalespionage and entertainment!

SALEM LUTHERAN LANDMARK CHURCH AND MUSEUM 127 (GM 1-A)6814 N. 107th Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography and tripod permitted Not handicapped accessibleKnown as the birthplace of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Salem Lutheran congre-gation was established on Christmas Day in 1847. The Italianate Cream City brick church datesfrom 1863 and was used by Salem congregation until 1977. The building has been used as a mu-

seum for the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod since 1982. Ongoing restoration efforts intend tobring the church building back to its original 1863 condition. See an 1880s-era school classroom, andmore than 1,000 artifacts and pictures. The contents of the recently opened cornerstone will also beon display. Guided and self-guided tours will be available.

ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR CHURCH 70 (3-F)924 W. State Street Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleSt. Benedict the Moor is the first African-American Catholic Church in Milwaukee established in 1908.Capuchin Franciscans assumed full-time responsibility for St Ben’s in 1911. The Capuchins originally rana day and boarding school for black youth and established St. Anthony Hospital as a place for African American doctors and nurses to practice and serve urban black patients. For decades StBen’s has been a revitalized community parish fueled by enthusiasm in caring for the poor, serving anevening meal six days a week to hundreds of needy. Visitors can tour the beautiful Romanesquechurch, enjoying the many statues, carvings and artwork, as well as a poster exhibit of past school

activities. Parishioners will be on hand to tell our story.

ST. CASIMIR CHURCH / OUR LADY OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE PARISH 126 (GM 2-B)2600 N. Bremen Street Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (Concert at 4 p.m.)Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleSt. Casimir Church was built by Polish immigrants in1901. Designed in a Gothic style, the church’s tow-ers are 130 feet and 200 feet high. The original building could seat 1,200 worshipers. The church isfilled with beautiful stained glass windows, paintings and statuary. Visit one of Riverwest’s hiddengems. Self-guided tours will be offered along with historic information Stay for the first concert in theSt. Casimir Concert Series beginning at 4pm with a concert of organ music on the historic Felgemaker pipe organ featuring Gary Wood, organist.

SAINT GEORGE MELKITE CHURCH 91 (3-E)1617 W. State Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12noon - 5 p.m.

Photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleConstructed with Cream City brick and crowned with three bulbous domes, Saint George was con-structed in 1917 for worship by Wisconsin’s Middle-Eastern Rite Christian congregation. Visitors are en-couraged to ask questions or join any impromptu tour in progress. The outstanding 2010 icon screen,quiet recordings of Byzantine chant and perhaps a hint of incense from the morning service will greetthe visitor. Questions are encouraged about our past and current Syrian/Lebanese community aswell as about design changes over the century.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH 71 (4-F)833 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30p.m.and Sunday 12noon-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.Photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleSt. James Episcopal Church, possibly the oldest stone church in Milwaukee, was erected in 1867-68over the Spring Street Burying Ground. In 1872, the building burned, and only the bell tower and wallssurvived. The original plans were still available, and the church was reconstructed in 1873-74 using the

complete plans, some of which had not been used in the first building. Come and see how St. JamesEpiscopal Church uses this historic building for worship, fellowship, education, service (clothing, feed-ing, sundries and burial ministries) and more.

SAINT JAMES COURT HISTORIC APARTMENTS 72 (4-F)831 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Tours given on the half hour.The last tour will be at 2:30 p.m.) and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Not handicapped accessibleSaint James Court, with its Neo-Classical and Beaux Art influence, was designed by the architecturalfirm of Ferry & Clas and built in 1903. The building contains 30 vintage apartments and ground leveloffices. Character abounds with hardwood floors, decorative fireplaces, stained glass, claw foottubs, a mahogany/marble entrance, a restored vintage elevator and more. Visitors will view apart-ments designed for prominent Milwaukee citizens, learn the role of historic buildings in revitalizingneighborhoods, see exhibits of history and restoration, and discuss the challenges, methods, andbenefits of historic renovation with the owner and management team.

ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 73 (2-F)804 W. Vliet St. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleSt. John’s is one of Milwaukee’s finest examples of high Victorian Gothic ecclesiastical architecture.It was completed in 1890. The East tower, with three bronze bells weighing six tons total, is 197 feet′tall while the west tower is 127′ feet tall. The church seats 1,100 people. The unique theatre style light-ing, featuring 800 individual light fixtures installed in 1909, is seldom seen in churches. Interesting fea-tures include an elevated pulpit and an ornate hand-carved altar. Open for public worship onSunday at 10am.

SAINT JOHN’S ON THE LAKE 44 (2-I)1800 N. Prospect Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography and tripod permitted Fully handicapped accessibleFounded in downtown Milwaukee in 1868, today Saint John's is a vibrant, inclusive community de-signed by award winning architecture and design firms, Perkins-Eastman and AG Architects of Mil-waukee. Enjoy a guided tour of the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) On The Lake. Then visit other spaces, such as the Bistro, sculpture and rain gardens, a putting green, bee colonies. Taylor's elegantrestaurant provides lake views, as do the fitness center, pool and spa.

ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY 156 (GM 3-B)

3027 S. 16th Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleSt. Joseph Academy’s sponsoring organization, the Felician Sisters, is a champion of compassionatecare for the Milwaukee community since 1907. The Sisters first created an orphanage to provide ahome for children whose parents were deceased or needed childcare while their parents worked.Over time, their services expanded to meet the changing needs of south-side families. Our debut asa Doors Open Milwaukee site doubles as our Open House to celebrate St. Joseph Academy's newelementary school addition. Felician Sisters and others will provide guided tours every 30 minutes from10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. Come see the new classrooms, visit the new library, and enter a free-throw shooting contest in the new gym. Whether you have a tie to the former orphanage, are a for-mer St. Gerard's parishioner or are simply curious about our transformation over the past century,you'll want to walk our halls and hear the grace-filled stories our Felician Sisters will share with you.Light refreshments will be served.

ST. JOSEPH CHAPEL OF SCHOOL SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS 157 (GM 3-B)

1501 S. Layton Blvd. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleStep inside this 1917 gem, rich with soaring marble columns, colorful Austrian stained glass windows,exquisite wood carvings and color mosaics. This Italian Romanesque Revival is one of Milwaukee'smost beautiful sacred spaces. Learn about the chapel's outstanding acoustics as experienced guidesshare the chapel's story. School Sisters of St. Francis provide guided tours of their chapel, where musicand art are integral to spiritual life. Tours also in Spanish.

ST. LUCAS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 158 (GM 3-B)2605 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue, Bay View Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.and Sunday 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe present St. Lucas Church was erected in 1888. The steeple is 145′ high. In 1988, the church build-ing received Landmark Designation by the Bay View Historical Society. Step inside for a moment ofpeace. See the sun streaming through the beautiful stained glass windows onto the rich wood of the

church pews. Listen as the Sipe pipe organ plays spiritual hymns of the past and the present. Take awalk through the newly remodeled lower level gathering space.

ST. MARCUS LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 74 (1-G)2215 N. Palmer Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday Worship services at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (All are welcome to attend) Tours to be held in-between worship from 9-10:15a.m., 11:30-1:45 p.m., 3-4:00 p.m.Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleSt. Marcus Lutheran Church’s sanctuary was designed by Leiser & Holst architects, masonry by Gus-tave Jeske & Sons. It was completed in 1914. It is designed in the Neo-Gothic style. Hints of a castleare in the crenellations atop the two towers. Interior design follows GermanGothic style. The altar was carved in Milwaukee in 1905 and originallystood in St. Jacobi Lutheran Church on 13th & Mitchell. The pipeorgan began as a smaller instrument in the 1881 church. It was

enlarged in 1914 and again in 1998. Visitors on Saturday willhave the opportunity for short, guided tours, which will in-clude St. Marcus School. Saturday’s activities: (Tours & ArtGallery on display throughout the day) 10 a.m. — Coffeeserved in the café; 10:15 a.m. — Gospel Choir concert inthe sanctuary; 11 a.m. — Pipe organ & cello recital;11:30-1:00 pm —Lunch served in the café; 1 p.m. — JohnGurda lecture on “The History of Brewers Hill” in the sanc-tuary [see PRESENTATIONS on page 6]; 2 p.m. — JoyfulNoise Choir concert in the sanctuary; 2:45 p.m. — Rev.Mark Jeske lecture: The art of Heinrich Hofmann and thestained glass of St. Marcus; 4 p.m. — Pipe organ recital

ST. MARY AND ST. ANTHONY COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH159 (GM 4-B)

1521 W. Drexel AvenueSaturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleSt. Mary and St. Anthony was constructed in 2006 in the ancientCoptic style based on churches over 1000 years old in Egypt, andis the first Coptic Church built in Wisconsin. Fifty feet above the marble floors tower three domes toremind visitors of heaven. The hand-made wooden art and hand painted icons replete with sym-bolism were imported from Egypt. Visitors will explore the inside and outside of the church on a guidedtour where they’ll find out about historical and present day Coptic Christianity as well as an expla-nation of many of the unique features and artwork. Guests will also get to see the altar and some altar vessels used during services that are usually closed to the public. Divine Liturgy (without tour) will beheld from 10:00-11:30 on Sunday for those interested in attending.

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 45 (3-H)914 E. Knapp Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m.

Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleSt. Paul’s, Richardson Romanesque ecclesiastical architecture in design, was dedicated in 1884. Withone the largest Tiffany window collections in Wisconsin (including largest window created by Tiffany),a Flemish tapestry from the 16th century, the Schantz organ, and nationally recognized Salviati Mo-saics, it is sure to wow both new and returning visitors. Walk through St. Paul’s breathtaking nave andenjoy the many attractions listed above throughout the day. People from St. Paul’s will be availableto answer questions. Special tours and organ demonstrations will be given at various times.

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ST. STANISLAUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 160 (GM 3-B)524 W. Historic Mitchell Street Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.Photography and filming permitted Main floor handicapped accessibleSt Stanislaus is the "Mother Church" of Catholic churches on the South Side of Milwaukee. The parishwas founded in 1866 by Polish immigrants who settled on Jones Island, making it the oldest Polishparish in North America. The church itself was constructed in 1872 of Cream City brick. The two"Golden Domes" are a famous local landmark. There are several varieties of architecture associatedwith St Stanislaus The art deco interior, gold leaf and different varieties of marble complement eachother to create a unique aura. Visitors will see the beauty of a historic church built by Polish immi-grants of humble means to glorify God.

SCHLITZ AUDUBON NATURE CENTER 128 (GM 1-B) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE1111 E. Brown Deer Road Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleSchlitz Audubon Nature Center (The Dorothy K. Vallier Environmental Learning Center), designed by

The Kubala Washatko Architects and built in 2003, is the portal to our 185-acre natural outdoor habi-tat. Take a 15-minute guided tour of the building, or explore on your own anytime of the day. Guidedtrail hikes and programs where you will see our raptors take flight are also scheduled throughout theday. Other drop-in activities include meeting some of the raptors and reptiles in the Great Hall, feed-ing the snapping turtle, Emerson, or hiking the trails. Guided tours and scheduled programs on Sun-day, September 20: Building Tours (15 min) 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Do you love exploring Milwaukee?Love having a blast with friends and family? Love winning awesome prizes? Well you’re in luck! Joinus for the Doors Open Milwaukee Scavenger Hunt and watch as the city becomes a gigantic game.Grab some friends or play solo! This is not your typical scavenger hunt - there will be clues hidden inhistoric buildings, wacky photo and video challenges as well as local trivia questions. This game re-quires strategy, brilliance, creativity and gumption. You ready? Of course you are!.m., 3 p.m.; GuidedHikes (20 mins)10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.; Raptors Flying (25mins)12noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.

SHERMAN PARK SENIOR LIVING (FORMER JACKIE ROBINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL) 129 (GM 2-B)3245 N. 37th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleSherman Park Senior Living Community is located in the center of the Sherman Park Neighborhood.Gorman & Company, Inc. has collaborated with the Sherman Park Neighborhood Association andthe Milwaukee Department of City Development to provide 68 units of senior housing. See how aclosed school building was converted into a dynamic living space for neighborhood seniors and hasbecome an anchor to our changing neighborhood.

SHERMAN PERK COFFEE SHOP 130 (GM 2-A)4924 W. Roosevelt Drive Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleBuilt in 1939, the building operated as a gas station for two generations. Now this streamlined, mod-erne-style filling station has been converted to a locally-owned and operated neighborhood coffeeshop listed on the City, State and National Historic Registry. Take a self-guided tour of this wonderful

example of an environmentally-friendly reuse of a building and parcel that is a popular communitygathering spot within the Sherman Park neighborhood.

SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 161 (GM 3-B)3221 S. Lake Drive Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 12noon- 4 p.m. Last admittance 3:30 p.m.Photography and filming permitted (no tripod) Main floor handicapped accessibleTake a self-guided tour (with sisters and volunteers providing information available along the way) ofthe original convent (1861) and its additions, including a mural of the congregation’s history, the Her-itage Room, parlors, sisters’ cells and convent dormitory (some areas only accessible by stairs.) Spendtime in the 1894 Gothic-style chapel, with hand-carved pews, original German carvings in the sanc-tuary, Austrian stained glass windows, reliquary, and adjacent Adoration chapel. Stroll the groundswhich include the landmark, century-old, concrete grape arbor; a retreat cottage; gardens; andrecent environmental projects.

STAHL-CONRAD HOMESTEAD 172 (GM 4-A)

9724 W. Forest Home Avenue, Hales Corners Saturdayand Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleThis 1870 farmhouse was owned by Hans and Maria Stahl, immigrants from Germany. They passed itto their daughter Sophia and her husband Adam Conrad and it remained in the Conrad family until1986. It is now owned by a local historical society. The house is a gabled-ell with a two-story, CreamCity brick veneered wing. A milk house and a portion of the original barn with equipment also remain.Take a guided tour of the architectural features of the buildings and the farm’s history. Visitors will alsosee examples of pre-settlement landscapes that are being created on the property — a prairie gar-den, woodland garden and an oak savanna.

STATE STREET BASCULE BRIDGE 22 (3-G) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE100 E. State Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted No filming Not handicapped accessibleThe State Street Bridge is the oldest surviving bascule bridge in Milwaukee. The engineering of thebascule span for the State Street Bridge was modeled after the prototype developed by the Mil-waukee Bridge Company for the Muskego Avenue/Emmber Lane Bridge in 1904. This prototype wasconsidered technologically significant and is commonly referred to as the widely replicated “Mil-waukee Type Bascule.” See how a bridge works from the bridge operator's perspective. There will be2 -3 openings per hour during the event.

SUMMERFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 46 (3-H)728 E. Juneau Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleSummerfield Church was built in a German Gothic Revival style in 1904. The church, with its 73-foot-tall bell tower, was constructed using sandstone and limestone. The large Nativity Window on theeast side of the church is a memorial window. In 1919, Goodwill Industries of Wisconsin was foundedin the church basement. The sanctuary will be open for viewing, with docents available to answer questions and give historical information about the church. Don’t miss the stained-glass skylight andthe window that faces Juneau Avenue.

SURVIVE ALIVE HOUSE 162 (GM 3-B) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE2059 S. 20th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Not handicapped accessibleThis building was originally a Milwaukee Public Schools Recreation Fieldhouse, which after an addi-tion was added in 1993, became the Milwaukee Survive Alive House. Here students learn about theimportance of working smoke detectors in every home, including how to check a smoke detector,the dangers of fire, safety measures families can take, how to contact 9-1-1, and through a hands-

on experience, how to escape a home fire by staying low and feeling and checking doors for fire.

THURSTON WOODS (AGAPE COMMUNITY CENTER) 131 (GM 1-B)6100 N. 42nd Street Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Last admittance 1 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography not permitted Fully handicapped accessibleVisitors will learn about unique historic homes, many of them expertly crafted by local wood-working company Lange Brothers Woodwork. Highlights include the oldest surviving log cabin inMilwaukee, the development of Thurston Woods, areas of Old North Milwaukee and neighbor-hood assets.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75 (3-F)1046 N. 9th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p..m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Handicapped accessibleAs the mother church of the Missouri Lutheran Synod in Wisconsin, Trinity is a Cream City brick build-ing from 1878. W. Russell Zimmermann called it “one of the state’s finest examples of Victorian Gothicdesign.” The interior contains outstanding woodwork. Most notable are the chalice-shaped pulpit,topped with a shell-like canopy and matching spires of the altar and 1878 Schuelke organ. Visitors willbe able to browse on their own, or have a narrated tour. The organ can be heard from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

TRIPOLI SHRINE CENTER 92 (4-C)3000 W. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday NOT OPENand Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe Tripoli Shrine Center completed in 1928 remains today as beautiful as it was when it first made itsmark on Milwaukee’s skyline. One of Milwaukee’s historic landmarks, the Tripoli Shrine Center’s “TajMahal” has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1986. The Center featuresMoorish tile designs that fill all the walls and floors. The interior of the dome is decorated with Arabicsymbols and designs. Our building is complete with furniture and artifacts from 1925. Tour guides willexplain all of the symbolism connected to the building and the Shriners fraternity. There also will be a

variety of different foods available in our café, which is open for lunch and dinner on Sunday. Therewill also be a full bar. Be sure to bring the kids along for fun, entertainment, and music, provided bythe Tripoli Shriners’ clowns and band!

TURNER HALL 76 (3-G)1034 N. 4th Street (between W. State St. and W. Highland Ave., across from BMO Harris Bradley Cen-ter) Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Last admittance 1:45 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Last admittance1:45 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleHistoric Turner Hall has been at the center of Milwaukee's political, community, and cultural life sinceits inauguration in 1883, and is the HQ of the Milwaukee Turners, the city's oldest civic organization. Seethe famous ballroom with its evocative windows, ornamental painting, and exceedingly rare "raked"stage. Visit the beautifully restored Turner Restaurant and learn to decode the symbols hidden withinthe Turners’ panorama paintings and stained glass windows. See the gym featuring the best indoor climbing wall in the city. View photographs, banners, statues, and other treasures of Milwaukee’s rich

Socialist and German-American heritage.

U.S. BANK CENTER — OBSERVATION DECK 23 (4-H) ACM MUSIC SITE / FAMILY PASSPORT SITE777 E. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Last admittance to building: 4:15 p.m.No photography or filming Handicapped accessibleGet whisked to the top of the state’s tallest building (601 feet), and enjoy the 360-degree views of Mil-waukee and beyond from the 41st floor. Opened in 1973, this great steel-framed and clean-linedskyscraper, with its white painted aluminum and bronze glass, has become an iconic building on our skyline. The deck is normally closed to the public. A perennial favorite site.

URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER, MENOMONEE VALLEY BRANCH 163 (6-B)3700 W. Pierce Street Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleOpened in 2012, its many unique features include geothermal heating, solar hot water, radiant

floor heat, and many reclaimed and sustainable building materials. Use the center’s Visitor’sGuide (available in English and Spanish) on a self-guided tour to discover all of the building’sgreen features. Learn about the history of the building and the area, explore the flexible and funlearning spaces in the building, and even see if you can find the slide! If you have some extratime, you can head out the back door for a walk in Three Bridges Park, a green space thatopened in 2013 in the valley.


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UWM / EMS - COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE 132 (GM 2-B)3200 N. Cramer Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleUWM's College of Engineering & Applied Science building serves 2,000 engineering students, 400 atthe graduate level. Enter your name to win a 3D print and tour our foundry. A rare site in a US univer-sity, our foundry serves as training ground for Materials Engineers developing new and sustainable ma-terials for everything including self-healing metals used in the automotive markets. Visit Wisconsin’slargest structural testing facility where performance testing is made on materials, components andsystems for buildings, bridges, factories, machinery, automotive, and aerospace, and other struc-

tures. There are more displays and interactive experiences from Engineering and Computer Scienceresearchers in this rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the area’s best-kept secrets.

UWM INNOVATION ACCELERATOR BUILDING 173 (GM 2-A)1225 Discovery Way, Watertown Plank Road just east of I-94 Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleVisit UW-Milwaukee’s new 72-acre, next-generation Research Park, where our scientists collaborateand share ideas with nearby medical professionals. The aim is to build products that solve health-care problems and then bring them to the marketplace. The first building on the grounds opened in2014 and features a rapid prototyping center for use by both UWM faculty and research and busi-ness partners. Simulate a plane in a virtual reality experience at UWM’s biosensor lab. Check outour rapid prototyping center used by our College of Engineering & Applied Science’s researchers,students and business partners. Meet with scientists who are working on some of the world’s mostpressing health problems, as well as developing water sensors and ergonomic applications. Thisis a rare behind-the-scenes experience. You’ll see inside our labs including a “clean lab” and be

amazed at the equipment including diagnostic imaging equipment scaled for engineering re-search.

UWM UNIVERSITY SERVICES RESEARCH BUILDING 133 (GM 2-B)115 E. Reindel Way (1st and Capitol) Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleUWM’s University Service and Research Building, served as home for Square D and Reindl Bindery be-fore UWM’s 2005 purchase. Today, an array of solar panels and a 100-foot-high, 2014 10-kilowatt windturbine greet visitors. The Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems Center labs are where researchers areworking to make energy sources more cost-efficient and ensure compatibility with the nation’s elec-trical grid. UWM researchers are paving the way for microgrids to enter a $3 billion market. Visitors willalso see where researchers use a variety of high-tech equipment to study body mechanics andworker safety.

VANGUARD SCULPTURE SERVICES 134 (GM 2-B)3374 W. Hopkins Street (from Capitol Drive go North on 34th to Hopkins)Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessible (except restrooms)In 1998 this Art Deco 1937 building was purchased by five artists, and is currently still held by two of thefive — Michael Nolte and Beth Sahagian Allsopp, who own and operate Vanguard Sculpture Serv-ices where bronze casting and sculpture restoration is the primary business. In 2012, an art gallery wasbuilt in part of the original building. The gallery features contemporary art and is exhibiting “God’sCountry” photography by former Milwaukee artist Todd Groskopf. Enter through the gallery, whereyou can see the exhibition. Tour the sculpture production facility. See the latest projects and talk tothe artists as they explain the lost wax process of casting bronze sculpture.

W. BEN HUNT CABIN 174 (GM 4-A)5885 S. 116th Street, Hales Corners Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessible

Inspired by stories of early log cabin days, W. Ben Hunt decided to build his own cabin behind hishome in Hales Corners in 1923. Ben created a living memorial to those early days, and then went onto teach rustic woodworking and Indian lore to others from his cabin/workshop. The Hales Corners His-torical Society saved the cabin in 1986 by moving it to its present site next to the Hales Corners Library.In his lifetime, W. Ben Hunt (1888-1970), would write approximately 20 books and over 1,000 magazinearticles, translated into 17 languages. The cabin contains an extensive collection of Ben Hunt’s paint-ings, drawings, whittlings, and Native American crafts.

WALKER'S POINT CENTER FOR THE ARTS 108 (6-F)839 S. 5th Street Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted First / main floor handicapped accessibleBuilt in 1885, Walker's Point Center for the Arts purchased this two-story cream city brick building witha sunburst gable and Arts & Craft details in 2010. WPCA's gallery will feature their Annual MembersShow with over 150 pieces in various media and by more than 80 emerging to esteemed local artists.The artwork is displayed salon style, creating an exuberant display of color, texture, form and flow. Do-

cent led tours of the exhibitions and facility will be provided at the start of each hour. Visitors of all agescan make (and take home) artwork in our art classroom space.

WAR MEMORIAL CENTER 24 (4-H)750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Last admittance 1:30 p.m.and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessibleThe War Memorial Center is the stunning architectural achievement of renowned Finnish Americanarchitect Eero Saarinen. It stands as southeast Wisconsin’s most visible tribute to those who haveserved in the U.S. Armed Forces. New courtyard features include the Ring of Honor, a new eternalflame and waterfall, and new names added to the Honor Roll of Milwaukee County veterans killedin action. Visitors will see the new WMC Mobile Tour brought to life with guides, historians and veter-ans leading tours every 30 minutes. Come touch a steel beam from the World Trade Center destroyedon 9/11. Hear the story of how the beam came to Milwaukee. Reenactors, face painters, and bag-pipers will be on hand as kids discover the War Memorial on a "history hunt." See our Wooden MilitaryFigure Collection, a fascinating look at the evolution of the United States military. See our extensiveWar Poster Collection, an incredible collection of original American, British and French WWI and WWIIposters. Rarely seen archive materials of the building of the War Memorial will also be on display.

WAUWATOSA CEMETERY CHAPEL 175 (GM 2-A)2405-2485 Wauwatosa Avenue (N. 76th Street) Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:45 p.m.and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography and filming permitted First/main floor handicapped accessibleThe chapel, originally the First Baptist Church, was built in 1852 and stood on the SW corner of NorthAve. and Wauwatosa Ave. The minister, Enoch Underwood, a well-known abolitionist, and his familywere involved in the Underground Railroad. In 1914 the building was moved to the cemetery. In the1980's it was used to store equipment. Cemetery Trustees are working to restore the building as acemetery chapel once again. Visitors will see the original interior of the church and sanctuary almost

as it was in 1852. Tours of the historic cemetery will be conducted by noted historian Very Rev. StevenPeay, Dean and President of Nashotah House Seminary, and his wife, Julie Peay. Tours will begin atthe chapel at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

WE ENERGIES PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDING 77 (4-G)231 W. Michigan Street Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Last admittance 3:45 p.m.Photography and filming permitted Fully handicapped accessibleBy 1905 electric interurban trains were rolling through the Public Service Building. Learn how the build-ing played an important role in changing Milwaukee with trains, busses, appliances, electricity, nat-ural gas and steam heat. Visitors will take a self-guided tour of the ornate lobby with grand marblestaircase, corporate conference center and art deco auditorium where you can enjoy a presenta-tion on the building and company history. Informational handouts and the 2014 Cookie Book will beavailable for visitors in this splendid building normally not open to the public. Volunteers will be on-hand to provide history of the company and the building.

WELD GUY 135 (GM 2-B)5253 N. 31st Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Not handicapped accessibleOriginally built in 1944 by Paul Ottmann for his machining business, which still remains today in thelower half, the upper half of the building houses the sculpture shops of Kendall Polster and Rory Burke.Kendall Polster - Weld Guy - designs and fabricates steel sculpture and furniture. Some of the arearestaurants and business that he has done interior work include Harley Davidson and Cubanitas. Pol-ster has sold sculpture made from scrap steel at galleries throughout the world for over 20 years. RoryBurke works out of the shop as well, and specializes in cast heads and sculptures of all sizes. Comesee the shop of two working artists.

WELLS BUILDING 25 (4-G)324 E. Wisconsin Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Photography permitted Fully handicapped accessibleDaniel Wells, who was reported to be the wealthiest man in Wisconsin at the time, completed theWells Building in 1902. One of Milwaukee’s first steel frame high-rise structures, the Wells Building wasthe world’s largest terra cotta building at the time of its construction. Today, the building houses mod-ern office space and serves as the region’s telecommunications hub, boasting the densest con-centration of fiber optic infrastructure in Wisconsin. Visitors will be able to view the the ongoing lobbyrenovation project, historic photo slide show on our lobby displays, and a few of the old artifacts thathave been discovered during our renovation project.

WELLS STREET VERTICAL LIFT BRIDGE 26 (4-G) .101 E. Wells Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted No filming Not handicapped accessibleThe Wells Street Vertical Lift Bridge is one of only nine bridges that share design features found nowhereelse. The City of Milwaukee developed the towerless vertical lift bridge in the 1960's. The clean linesassociated with a girder-type bascule are combined with the functionality associated with a singlemovable span and hydraulic operation. These structures combine selected advantages of both

types of bridges in locations where requirements for raised vertical clearances are limited. See howa bridge works from a bridge operator's perspective. There will be 2-3 openings per hour during theevent.

WHITNALL PARK LUTHERAN CHURCH 176 (GM 4-A)5847 Lilac Lane, Hales Corners Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.Photography permitted Fully Handicapped accessibleThe design of this 1941-42 Church was inspired by English Country Garden architecture. Its modernGothic influences include the pointed window and door, abbreviated buttressing, and the orig-inal altar. Numerous additional buildings were built over the decades to complete the campus.Designed to fit a residential setting, the location also features blossoming trees lining the entry toWhitnall Park. Tours of the church facility will be on-going and photo displays related to the his-tory of the church, the original Janesville Plank Road (Forest Home Ave.), and the Farmer’s Mar-kets of the 1940s and 1950s will be on-site.

WM. K. WALTHERS, INC. 136 (GM 1-A) FAMILY PASSPORT SITE5601 W. Florist Avenue Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday NOT OPENPhotography permitted Fully Handicapped accessibleWm. K. Walthers, Inc. is the leading supplier of model railroad products in the world. Founded in Mil-waukee in 1932 by Bill Walthers, and now in its third generation of family ownership. Our showroomoffers a glimpse into Walthers’ rich history as a model railroad manufacturer, distributor, and publisher.Historical displays and an expansive Milwaukee Road layout are available for viewing. Take a guidedtour around the building to view operations, including the impressive distribution center which houses100,000 products from over 300 manufacturers to 3,000 hobby shops. Activities and prizes just for DoorsOpen participants will also be available.

WOMAN’S CLUB OF WISCONSIN 47 (3-H)813 E. Kilbourn Avenue Saturday NOT OPEN and Sunday 12noon-5 p.m. Last admittance 4:30 p.m.Photography permitted Handicapped accessibleThe Woman’s Club of Wisconsin (1876) occupies the oldest woman’s clubhouse in America (1887).Housed in an elegant Italian Renaissance clubhouse designed by well-known Milwaukee architec-tural firm of Ferry and Clas, the original building was a two-story structure forty-five by eighty-five feet,with a basement dedicated to practical purposes. The first floor held a large club parlor, a club library,a committee room and an entrance hall. On the second floor, reached by a pair of staircases on ei-ther side of the entrance hall, was the large assembly hall. On a short tour, you’ll note the handsomeinterior and tasteful furnishings including tinted walls, rugs, draperies, pictures and furniture reminiscentof the past. Visitors will be offered a rare, inside experience.

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NOTE: Brigg’s & Al’s Run on Saturday morning will affect streets and ramp closures into downtown until about 12:30 p.m. Please see map on page 14 for alternate routes.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 & 20 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Check individual tours for specific times



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In-Depth Tours are for EVERYONE!Tickets for DOORS OPEN In-Depth Tours are available to the general publicfor $5 per ticket! Tickets will be sold exclusively online.

Follow these easy steps to purchase your In-Depth Tour tickets!

1. Visit www.doorsopenmilwaukee.org or use this event guide to check out this year’s in-depth tours.

2. Find the tour you would like to attend and click on the “Buy tickets here!” link.*

3. Purchase tickets, print out your voucher and present it to your tour guide on the day of the tour. Enjoy!

TICKETS FOR IN-DEPTH TOURS WILL NOT BE SOLD OR GIVENTHE DAY OF THE EVENT AT CITY HALL HEADQUARTERS.

In-depth tours tickets are given on a first-come, first-served basis, and membership does not guarantee

availability. Some restrictions and exceptions apply.

Did you know? In-depth tour tickets were available to Historic Milwaukee, Inc. members one month

in advance! Additionally, members receive between one and four free tickets, based on membership

level. Sign up today at: www.historicmilwaukee.org

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BRADY STREET WALKING FOOD TOUR 1 (2-I)

Saturday (9/19) at 1 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 2 hours

Discover the sights and flavors of Milwaukee with a 1-mile, 2 -hour

Milwaukee Food & City Tour. This guided food tasting tour explores

neighborhoods originally settled by Italian and Polish immigrants.

Stroll through the historic Milwaukee neighborhood of Brady

Street. Enjoy delicious tastings along the way at authentic Italian

eateries, as well as at several newer establishments. Capacity =

16. Please meet in front of Zaffiro’s Pizza at 1724 N. Farwell Ave.

(Tour recommendation is to use the public parking lot that pro-

vides parking for up to 10 hours at the corner of Arlington Place &

Brady Street. Please be sure to use the 10-hour parking meters,

which are located in the NE corner of the lot.)

BRADY STREET WALKING TOUR 2 (2-H)

Saturday (9/19) & Sunday (9/20) at 4 p.m.

Ticket Required – Duration: 60 minutes Join Sean Regan on a

speedy walk through 150 years of Brady Street-area history. Ca-pacity = 30. Please meet in front of St. Hedwigs, located on the

corner of Humboldt and Brady.

BRYANT’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE 3 (GM 3-B)

Saturday (9/19) at 3 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 30 minutes

Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge is America’s first freestanding cocktail

lounge. Learn how Bryant’s evolved from a working class shot and

beer bar to a classic cocktail spot to a touchstone of living history

in what is now called the craft cocktail scene. Wisconsin Foodie

host Kyle Cherek will be giving a tour of this establishment, sharing

Bryant’s lore, legend and history. Must be 21 years of age to take

this tour. Capacity = 25. Meet at Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge (1579 S.

9th Street).

THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST: 4 (3-H)THE TRANSFORMATION OF AN URBAN CATHEDRAL PRECINCT

Sunday (9/20) at 2 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 90 minutes

Architect Jim Shields, FAIA, worked on this building’s reconstruc-

tion and atrium addition. He will lead a tour covering both interior

and exterior renovations, demolition, renovation, and the new

addition that made the project work. Capacity = 24 . Please meet

at the Cathedral (812 N. Jackson Street).

CHANGES TO MILWAUKEE’S LAKEFRONT 5 (4-H)

Saturday (9/19) at 10:30 a.m. & Sunday (9/20) at 2 p.m.

Ticket Required – Duration: 60 minutes

With massive changes to the roadways, the renovation of the

Eero Saarinen’s War Memorial, a new addition to the Milwaukee

Art Museum, major developments like the Northwestern Mutual

headquarters and the hoped-for Couture apartment tower, anew street car, the lakefront is on the verge of a significant trans-

formation. Join Mary Louise Schumacher, the Milwaukee Journal

Sentinel’s art and architecture critic, as she guides you around

the lakefront. Schumacher will explore the historical triumphs and

missteps of urban design at the lakefront as well as the opportu-

nities opening up at what is one of the city’s most important gath-

ering spots and cultural centers. Capacity = 20. Please meet in

front of Mark di Suvero’s “The Calling,” the giant orange sculpture

at the top level of O’Donnell Park (910 E. Michigan Street).

FONDY FARMERS MARKET 6 (1-D)

Saturday (9/19) at 10 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 30 minutes

Fondy Farmers Market is Milwaukee’s oldest and largest open air

market. Considered by many in the food security world to be one

of the most innovative farmers markets in the country, come and

get a behind-the-scenes tour of the market from Executive Di-

rector Young Kim, along with a free shopping bag and some of

the best sweet corn the Midwest has to offer. Capacity = 12.

Please meet at 2200 W. Fond du Lac Avenue.

GERMAN MILWAUKEE TOUR 7 (3-G)


It wasn’t much of a stretch to call Milwaukee “half” German dur-

ing the city’s boom years between the Civil War and WWI. Immi-

grants from Central Europe created a range of institutions, most

of which operated in the German language. This tour showcases

buildings that represent German-American business, education,

faith, politics, entertainment, and publishing. Stops include Blatz

Brewery, the German-English Academy, Old St. Mary’s Church,City Hall, the Pabst Theater, and the Germania Building. Capac-

ity = 20. The tour will begin across from Blatz Brewery Building at

the intersection of Broadway and Highland.

GIMBELS / SCHUSTER’S TOUR WITH MICHAEL COAKLEY 8 (1-G)

Saturday (9/19) at 10:30 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 45 min-

utes Join Michael Coakley, managing partner of C.H. Coakley &

Co., as he guides you through what was once the main head-

quarters of Schuster’s Department store (1884), and then Gimbels

(1962). Once THE place to do your shopping in Milwaukee, there

are still many memories within — from the mezzanine which held

the department store’s photo area, the main revolving door en-

trance and shop display windows that featured Billie the Brownie

at Christmas, and the, then, ‘state-of-the-art’ escalators — taking

you on a trip down memory lane. Learn from Michael how this

building can be revitalized for positive neighborhood growth in

the future. Capacity = 20. Please meet at 2151 N. Dr, Martin Luther

King Drive, second floor.

GLORIOSO’S ITALIAN MARKET 9 (2-H)

Saturday (9/19) at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Ticket Required – Dura-

tion: 60 minutes Get a behind-the-scenes tour of this family-

owned store since 1946 from Wisconsin Foodie host Kyle Cherek

and Glorioso’s General Manager Michael Glorioso of this desti-

nation Italian market founded on Valentine’s Day in 1946. Learnabout the history of the family business, from it’s humble Sicilian im-

migrant beginnings to its current location. Explore this store of Old

World Italian delicacies and parts usually unseen by Glorioso’s

customers with a behind the scenes tour of the store. Capacity =

15. Please meet AT GLORIOSO’S Italian Market (1011 E. Brady

Street.) Meet at the service counter area to check in for the tour.

GHOSTS OF MILWAUKEE 10 (5-G)

Saturday (9/19) at 5:30 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 45 min-

utes Celebrate Milwaukee folklore with local Fortean historian Al-

lison Jornlin. Walk through the unique history and modern day

paranormal reports of the Third Ward.Capacity = 30. Please meet

in front of the Broadway Theatre Center at 158 N. Broadway.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM® HIGHLIGHTS TOUR 11 (5-F)Saturday (9/19) at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. & Sunday

(9/20) at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ticket Required – Du-

ration: 45 minutes Learn how over 100 years of Harley-Davidson’s

rich history fits into the bigger picture of world history and culture.

Follow this legendary American success story with its humble be-

ginnings in a 10’x15’ shed and its transformation into the iconic

company it is today. Capacity = 12. Please meet in the lobby of

the Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal Street.

HISTORIC MITCHELL STREET 12 (GM 3-B)

Sunday (9/20) at 12noon Ticket Required – Duration: 90 minutes

The only thing that will never change about Mitchell Street — it’s

always changing. Take a stroll down the Mitchell Street to appre-

ciate the historic architecture, kaleidoscope of culture, and learn

about major plans that are shaping the street in years to come.The tour will involve about a mile of walking, and will be led by

Adam Carr, Mitchell Street enthusiast and admirer. Capacity = 15.

Please meet on the steps of St. Stanislaus Church, 524 W Historic

Mitchell Street.

HISTORIC YANKEE HILL 13 (3-H)

Saturday (9/19) at 11 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration 75 minutes

Wealthy Milwaukee entrepreneurs built mansions and churches

overlooking Lake Michigan east of downtown. Many of them

originated from New York and New England, and were called

“Yankees.” — hence Yankee Hill. On this tour, you will look at the

best of the remaining great Yankee Hill mansions and churches,

and hear fascinating stories about the men and architects who

built them. Tour leader is Rod Botts, who has been leading tours of

Yankee Hill for 12 years. Capacity = 15. Please meet in the lobby

of the Astor Hotel (924 E. Juneau Avenue.)

INSIDE THE HISTORIC RAVE / EAGLES CLUB 14 (4-D)

Saturday (9/19) 12noon and 1 p.m. and Sunday (9/20) 2 p.m. and

3 p.m. Ticket required. Duration — 40 minutesTake a guided tour

of The Historic Rave/ Eagles Club. Designed by architect Russell

Bar Williamson in 1926, the Eagles Club was named to the Na-

tional Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1986. When the build-

ing opened on September 13, 1927, it was considered the

grandest Eagles building in America. The Eagles Club features a

rooftop outdoor lounge, a 30’ x 70’ foot swimming pool, and whatwas considered the largest and most beautiful ballroom of its day.

Don’t miss this rarely-available opportunity to tour one of Wis-

consin’s most spectacular historic landmarks. This walking tour

consists of multiple floors and stairs, and is not handicap accessi-

ble. Capacity = 30. Please meet at 2401 W. Wisconsin Avenue.

IRON BLOCK BUILDING 15 (4-G)

Saturday (9/19) & Sunday (9/20) at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.,

2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 75 minutes Partici-

pants will get an in-depth view of the Iron Block Building and its

restoration, both exterior and interior. Built in 1860, the Italian Ren-

aissance Revival structure is the last building in Wisconsin with an

all cast iron façade. Its facades are well known, but there are

wonderful interior spaces that the public rarely sees. Dental As-

sociates has taken great care to restore the detail and feel of thispre-Civil War gem. Capacity = 12. Please meet at 205 E. Wiscon-

sin Avenue.

KILBOURNTOWN: THE CITY MOVES WEST 16 (4-F)

Saturday (9/19) at 1:30 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 75 min-

utes Join HMI specialty guide Gary Kulas as he leads you from the

site of Mozart’s Grove, to Alexander Mitchell’s mansion, then onto

MacArthur Square, and up to the old Pabst Brewery. Learn about

visions for the civic plaza and the history of great cultural assets

like the museum and central library. Capacity = 30. Please meet

on the steps in front of Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue.

LIVING IN A HOTEL: ELOISE AT THE PLAZA 17 (3-H)

Saturday (9/19) & Sunday (9/20) at 11 a.m. Ticket Required – Du-

ration: 45 minutes Take a tour of the Knickerbocker on the Lakewith actor/storyteller John McGivern, who will give you an inside

look into three of the full-time residents’ condos/homes. Learn

about the history of this former hotel, and steps taken to rejuve-

nate it. Capacity = 15. Please meet in the restored lobby of the

Knickerbocker, 1028 E. Juneau Avenue.

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O SREVOLUTION IN MILWAUKEE 32 (3-F)

Saturday (9/19) at 11 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 1.5 hours



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IN-DEPTH TOURSSaturday (9/19) at 11 a.m. Ticket Required Duration: 1.5 hours

Join UW-Milwaukee history prof Aims McGuinness in Historic Turner

Hall for an exploration of Milwaukee’s rich history of radical poli-

tics from 1848 to 1960. With a focus on the history of socialism in

the city, we will read Turner Hall’s architecture, paintings, and

stained glass windows for evidence of Milwaukee’s changing

place in the history of revolution. Topic include the American Rev-

olution, the French Revolution, the Civil War, the struggle for an 8-

Hour Day, the Socialist Party, and the administrations of

Milwaukee’s three socialist mayors. Capacity = 20. Please meet atthe entrance of Turner Hall (1034 N. 4th Street).

SIX POINTS WALKING TOUR 33 (1-I)

Sunday (9/20) at 1 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 90 minutes

Join longtime Eastsider George Wagner in discovering the vibrant

history of East North Avenue. What a convergence of the indus-

trial,commercial, recreational, institutional, and residential! From

North Point Water Tower and swimming schools on the Milwau-

kee River to a Mafia don’s headquarters and an auto assembly

plant welcomed by wealthy neighbors, you’ll be surprised at Six

Points’ 125 years of diversity. Capacity = 35. Please meet at the

west end of Beans & Barley parking lot, 1901 E. North Avenue.

SOUTH RIVERWALK TOUR II 34 (5-H)

Saturday (9/19) & Sunday (9/20) at 1 p.m. Ticket Required – Du-ration: 60 minutes Join expert guide Frank Matusinec as he tours

the Riverwalk from Erie Street to Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse.

Stroll along the 1857 straight cut to the lake, touching on Jones Is-

land, the Kashubes, the port and the Edmund Fitzgerald. Explore

the river, the lake, the skyline — and maybe even witness the fish-

ers haul in a few “downtowners.” Capacity = 25. Please meet

meet at the 500 block of E. Erie Street.

SPUNK AND GRIT: MILWAUKEE’S THIRD WARD 35 (4-G)

Saturday (9/19) 1 p.m. Ticket Required — Duration: 90 minutes

Milwaukee’s early 19th-century Third Ward was a swamp until it

held houses and stores of struggling Irish and Italian immigrants. In

the 21st century, it’s a model of American-style recovery. How did

the Ward change from slums, saloons and fire hazards to new

businesses, theaters and condos? Come and learn the process.Capacity = 15. Please meet in front of the Public Market, on the

southwest corner of Water & St. Paul.

THREE BRIDGES PARK 36 (6-B)

Saturday (9/19) 10 a.m. Ticket Required — Duration: 90 minutes

There is no better place to be immersed in the past, present, and

future of Milwaukee than Three Bridges Park. Completed in 2013,

this former brownfield-turned-greenspace spans the distance be-

tween Mitchell Park and the Valley Passage at 37th Street. Join us

while we learn how a railyard became a vibrant city park, ex-

plore history of the area’s transformation, and drink in some of the

best panoramas of the city. The tour will be led by Glenna Hol-

stein, branch manager of Urban Ecology Center’s Menomonee

Valley Branch, and Adam Carr, one of the park’s top five admir-

ers. Capacity = 20. Please meet in front of the Urban Ecology Cen-ter, 3700 W Pierce Street.

TORY HILL AND THE BLOODY THIRD WARD 37 (4-F)


Join Carl Baehr, author of Milwaukee Streets: The Stories Behind

Their Names, as he explores the geography and Irish history of Tory

Hill and the Third Ward from the founding of Milwaukee to 1900,

including events such as the the Leahey Riot, Lady Elgin Disaster,

Newhall House Fire, the Third Ward Fire of 1892 and the Lynching

of Marshall Clark. Capacity = 25. Please meet at the intersection

of 5th and St. Paul.

WISN-TV (CHANNEL 12) STUDIOS: HELLO, MILWAUKEE! 38 (4-D)

Saturday (9/19) 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and Sunday (9/20) 10 a.m. -

11:30 a.m. Tours given on the half hour. Ticket required. Duration — 45 minutes Everyone watches TV, but how many people have

the opportunity to go behind the scenes, into the newsroom, con-

trol room and studio of a major television station? This is one of

the rare times WISN-TV, “One of America’s Leading ABC Stations,”

is opening its doors to the public. Get a look inside the local ABC

affiliate that has been broadcasting in Milwaukee since October

27, 1954. Take a look at areas the general public normally does

not get access to. See how the TV you watch gets from our stu-

dios to your living room! No photos or video allowed on tour. Ca-

pacity = 15. Please meet at WISN-TV (Channel 12) Studios, 759 N.

19th Street.

YANKEE HILL: GHOSTS, GOSSIP AND SCANDALS 39 (3-H)

Sunday (9/20) 1 p.m. Ticket required. Duration — 90 minutes

Join Anna Lardinois of Gothic Milwaukee Tours to explore the Yan-

kee Hill neighborhood. Discover Milwaukee's first elite neighbor-

hood and the ghosts, gossip and scandals that make this gem of

a neighborhood worth touring. Capacity = 20. This spooktacular

walking tour begins in Cathedral Square on northwest corner of

Jefferson and Wells Street.

MILWAUKEE MUNICIPAL COURT 25 (3-F)

Saturday (9/19) 10 a.m.-1 p.m., every 30 minutes and Sunday

(9/20) 11 a.m.-2 p.m., every 30 minutes Ticket required — Dura-

tion: 30 minutes A 30-minute tour of the court will be led by Pre-

siding Judge Phil Chavez. A brief history of the court will be given,

including the most recent changes precipitated by the court’s

use of advanced technology. The judge will provide the audi-

ence with an understanding of how municipal courts function

within Wisconsin, and why they are important within the commu-

nity. Capacity = 15. Please meet at the Court at 951 N. James

Lovell Street.

MILWAUKEE PHOTO WALKS 26 (5-G)

Saturday (9/19) at 10 a.m. & Sunday (9/20) at 10 a.m. Ticket re-

quired — Duration: 2 hours Walk through downtown Milwaukee

while hearing historic commentary and learning photographic

tips for taking creative pictures with a 1.5 mile, 2-hour Milwaukee

Photo Walk. Wisconsin Avenue offers a stunning then-and-nowview of downtown Milwaukee and will impress locals and tourists

alike with its unique architectural details and captivating history.

Tour concludes at the Milwaukee lakefront, highlighting the Mil-

waukee Art Museum architecture and scenic gardens. Whether

a novice. a professional or just interested in history, all will enjoy!

Capacity = 16. Please meet at 172 N. Broadway, next to the

Broadway Theatre.

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR

IN THE STREETS OF OLD MILWAUKEE 27 (4-F)

Saturday (9/19) at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Ticket required — Dura-

tion 1.5 hours Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the

reimagined Streets of Old Milwaukee, opening to the public this

fall … just in time for its 50th anniversary! MPM President Dennis

Kois will take guests on a hard hat tour for a sneak peek of the re-modeling of MPM’s most beloved exhibition, and share other fu-

ture museum projects and plans. Capacity = 20. Hard hats will be

provided. Please meet at the Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W.

Wells Street, at the bottom of the grand staircase.

MISSING MILWAUKEE TOUR 28 (4-G)

Saturday (9/19) and Sunday (9/20) at 2 p.m. Ticket Required – Du-

ration: 30 minutes This walk, hosted by Yance Marti, author of Miss-

ing Milwaukee: The Lost Buildings of Milwaukee, will highlight

several of the building sites featured in his book. Learn of those

buildings’ histories and neighborhoods, as well as the changes

that have resulted from the loss of the buildings. Capacity = 30.

Please meet on the corner of Water St. and Michigan Street.

MYSTERIES OF CALVARY CEMETERY CHAPEL 29 (GM 3-A)Saturday (9/19) & Sunday (9/20) at 12:30 p.m. Ticket required —

Duration 30 minutes Designed by Erhard Brielmaier, the Cream

City Brick, Romanesque chapel, built in 1899 on one of Milwau-

kee’s highest elevations, was intended for services, prayer, private

contemplation, and also as a mausoleum for clergy. Reposing di-

rectly beneath the main alter is the body of Rev. Idziego

Tarasiewicza, interred in 1903. A mystery remains. Why was Rev.

Tarasiewicza the only clergy buried there? Capacity = 15. Must

be able to climb steps. Please meet at 5503 W. Blue Mound Road.

NORTH POINT SOUTH 30 (1-J)

Sunday (9/20) at 1 p.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 90 minutes Ex-

plore the portion of the historic North Point District that is south of

the Water Tower. Historic Milwaukee guide George Gurria will

highlight the people and the patterns that led to this unique

neighborhood. Capacity = 30. Please meet at the fountain near

the southeast corner of North Avenue and Lake Drive.

ORIENTAL THEATRE 31 (1-J)


The Oriental Theatre is Milwaukee’s most impressive operating

movie palace, an architectural and decorative gem that has

provided entertainment to Milwaukee moviegoers for 88 years.

Dubbed “the crown jewel” of the Saxe Brothers’ chain of 45 the-

atres, the Oriental opened July 2, 1927. Parallax Theatres (now

Landmark Theatres) acquired the Oriental in the late ‘70s, and in

1984 it was transitioned into first-run art and foreign films. The Ori-

ental is one of the few movie palaces to feature an Eastern Indian

motif, with decorative elements original to the theatre as they ap-peared in 1927. Capacity = 50. Please meet at the Oriental The-

atre at 2230 N. Farwell Avenue.

MAKER OF MILWAUKEE 18 (3-H)


Join MIAD Professor of Art History Dr. Chris Szczesny-Adams as she

tours buildings of Edward Townsend Mix, Milwaukee’s premier

19th-century architect. In this tour, you will examine Mix’s promi-

nent role in transforming a frontier town into a cosmopolitan city

through architecture. Capacity = 18. Please meet on the corner

of Juneau and Marshall and end at Broadway and Michigan Ave.

**Note: The walk will be extensive and participants should be able

to stand and walk for 90 minutes**

MENOMONEE VALLEY WALKING TOUR:

INDUSTRIAL PAST, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 19 (5-B)


When Milwaukee was the Machine Shop of the World, the

Menomonee Valley was its engine. By the 1990s, the Valley’s

legacy was lost amid vacant buildings, a forgotten river, and the

north/south divide it symbolized. Today, the Valley is experienc-ing a transformation, and is a national model of sustainable re-

development. Take a walk through history and learn about the

economic revitalization and environmental restoration underway.

Capacity = 25. This is a leisurely walking tour, and is handicapped

accessible. Please meet in front of Charter Wire, 3700 W. Milwau-

kee Rd. (just west of Canal St.). Park on Milwaukee Road.

MILLERCOORS BEHIND-THE-SCENES HARD HAT TOUR 20 (3-B)

Saturday (9/19) at 9 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration: 1 hour 30

minutes (*Waiver required) MillerCoors will offer a behind-the-

scenes tour of the Milwaukee Brewery Operations. The tour will

end with hospitality and a sampling of a few of the great brews

made right here in Miller Valley. Guests must be 21 or older to par-

ticipate and special dress attire will be required. Closed toed /

hard-soled shoes, long pants, NO JEWELRY, no sleeveless shirts.Must be 21 or older with valid ID. Capacity = 30. Please meet at

4251 W. State Street.

MILWAUKEE CLUB PRIVATE TOUR 21 (4-H)

Saturday (9/19) at 11 a.m. Ticket Required – Duration – 60 min-

utes Not only did The Milwaukee Club open the era of social

“clubdom” in Milwaukee in 1882, it was the first men’s club west

of the Allegheny Mountains. The presence of the original club-

house has been maintained with the same reverence of tradition

for more than 133 years. This exclusive Milwaukee Club private

tour will be led by the General Manager, and will include both

the interior and exterior areas of clubhouse. Learn about a Mil-

waukee gem of a building and the history of its members. Ca-

pacity = 12. Please meet in the main lobby of the Club at 706 N.

Jefferson Street.

MILWAUKEE HAUNTS 22 (3-H)

Sunday (9/20) 11 a.m. Ticket required. Duration — 90 minutes

On the streets of Milwaukee, lurking in the shadows of history live

tales of ghosts and haunted buildings. Join Anna Lardinois of

Gothic Milwaukee Tours to explore historic downtown Milwaukee

and look beyond what you see everyday and discover hidden

pasts, dark secrets, restless spirits and eerie sightings. Capacity =

20. This spooktacular walking tour begins in Cathedral Square on

northwest corner of Jefferson and Wells Street.

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL’S ART COLLECTION 23 (3-G)

Saturday (9/19) at 2 p.m. & Sunday (9/20) at 10:30 a.m. Ticket Re-

quired – Duration: 60 minutes Mary Louise Schumacher, the Jour-

nal Sentinel’s art and architecture critic, offers an inside look at

the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Art Collection. The newspaper

opened its building with the only newspaper-run art gallery in the

country. While the gallery was short lived, the company’s art col-

lecting continues. Mary Louise will give you an in-depth tour of

this private and idiosyncratic collection spread throughout the

building — from board rooms to ladies’ rooms. Capacity = 20.

Please meet at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Building (333 W.

State Street).

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL PRODUCTION FACILITY 24 (GM 3-B)

Saturday (9/19) at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Ticket Required – Du-

ration: 45 minutes Tour the production facility of Wisconsin’s largest

newspaper where seven-level presses print, cut and fold the

award-winning Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

and a number ofcommercial products every day of the year at a rate of 85,000

copies an hour. The tour includes a historical display, video

overview of press operations and visits to the plate-making area,

presses and packaging floor. Must be 7 or older. Capacity = 25.

Please meet at the facility, located at 4104 W. Burnham Street.Want more details about the tour?


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Documents

The Event Guide Open door Milwaukee 2015