Federal Building, Milwaukee

Name: Federal Building
Address: 517 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

#111 among attractions in Milwaukee

Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture

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The U.S. Courthouse & Federal Office Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a post office, Federal office, and courthouse building located at Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It is a courthouse for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. ()

Built: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 43°2'18"N, 87°54'17"W

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517 East Wisconsin AvenueDowntown Milwaukee (Juneau Town)Milwaukee United States

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Federal Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Market, The Shops of Grand Avenue, Betty Brinn Children's Museum.

0.4 miE
A-list art in an architectural landmark
Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee
11 min walk • The Milwaukee Art Museum, an architectural landmark and cultural beacon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to the arts. This striking museum, known for its expansive collection and innovative design, draws visitors from around the...
~1410 ftSW
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Milwaukee Public Market, Milwaukee
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin's largest city, the Milwaukee Public Market is a vibrant fresh food emporium that has become a beloved institution for both locals and tourists alike. This bustling marketplace, located in the historic Third Ward neighborhood, offers...
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops of Grand Avenue, Milwaukee
12 min walk • The Avenue is an urban shopping plaza currently under renovation that spans three city blocks in the downtown neighborhood of Westown in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
~1280 ftE
Museum, Children's museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Milwaukee
7 min walk • The Betty Brinn Children's Museum is a non-profit children's museum located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
0.4 miE
Ship
Denis Sullivan, Milwaukee
10 min walk • The S/V Denis Sullivan is a replica three-masted, wooden, gaff rigged schooner from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is a flagship of both the state of Wisconsin and of the United Nations Environment Programme.
~1870 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Pabst Theater, Milwaukee
10 min walk • The Pabst Theater is an indoor performance and concert venue and landmark of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Colloquially known as "the Pabst", the theater hosts about 100 events per year.
~1820 ftE
Bridge
Reiman Bridge, Milwaukee
9 min walk • The Reiman Pedestrian Bridge is a cable-stayed footbridge in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin that spans Lincoln Memorial Drive. It connects the Milwaukee Art Museum on the lakeshore to the east side of the downtown's central business district by way of O'Donnell Park, a multi-use park complex.
~1340 ftN
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
7 min walk • The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is the episcopal see of the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The building itself is in German Renaissance Revival style, built in 1847, with changes after several fires.
0.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Marcus Center, Milwaukee
13 min walk • The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It serves as the home of the Florentine Opera, Milwaukee Ballet, First Stage Children's Theater and other local arts organizations, and was also the home of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra from 1969 until 2020.
~1350 ftN
Park, Sacred and religious sites, Playground
Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee
7 min walk • Cathedral Square Park is a small urban Milwaukee County Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, located to the west of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. The park only takes the name of the nearby cathedral, with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee holding no ownership of the site.
~1910 ftNW
Historic city hall built in 19th century
Milwaukee City Hall, Milwaukee
10 min walk • The Milwaukee City Hall is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was finished in 1895, and was Milwaukee's tallest building until completion of the First Wisconsin Center in 1973.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Federal Building?

Nearby attractions include Wisconsin Gas Building, Milwaukee (3 min walk), Wisconsin Leather Company Building, Milwaukee (5 min walk), 7Seventy7, Milwaukee (5 min walk), The Couture, Milwaukee (7 min walk).

How to get to Federal Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Federal Building:

Tram

Stop (3 min walk)
Wisconsin Avenue • Lines: M (4 min walk)

Train

Milwaukee (18 min walk)

Bus

Milwaukee Greyhound Station (19 min walk)
FlixBus Milwaukee • Lines: 2511 (19 min walk)