Sandburg Halls, Milwaukee
Facts and practical information
Sandburg Residence Hall is a student residence hall on Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the campus of University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. The building consists of four high rise towers and is the largest student residence hall of the school with 2,700-student housing capacity. The north and west towers were erected in 1971, the south tower in 1973 and the east tower in 2001. The four towers are connected with a 2-floor Sandburg Commons. The University Housing offices and Police Department also reside in Sandburg Halls. The tallest of the buildings, the north tower, reaches 242 ft tall, and up to 481 ft tall. Sandburg Halls is named for the American writer and poet Carl Sandburg. There is a plaque outside the building explaining Sandburg's role as an organizer for the Social Democratic Party, and as personal secretary to Emil Seidel, Milwaukee's first Socialist mayor. ()
Sandburg Halls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: North Point Light, The East Side, Shorewood Village Hall, Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church Complex.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Sandburg Halls open?
- Monday 7:30 am - 7 pm
- Tuesday 7:30 am - 7 pm
- Wednesday 7:30 am - 7 pm
- Thursday 7:30 am - 7 pm
- Friday 7:30 am - 7 pm
- Saturday 9 am - 2 pm & 5 pm - 7 pm
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to Sandburg Halls?
How to get to Sandburg Halls by public transport?
Bus
- Union • Lines: 901 (8 min walk)