American Geographical Society Library, Milwaukee

Name: American Geographical Society Library
Address: 2311 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, 53211-3175, United States
Telephone: +1 414-229-6282

#176 among attractions in Milwaukee

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American Geographical Society Library (address: 2311 E Hartford Ave) is a place located in Milwaukee (Wisconsin state) and belongs to the category of historical place, library.

It is situated at an altitude of 686 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 43°4'38"N latitude and 87°52'50"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. American Geographical Society Library is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Union (bus, 5 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Sandburg Halls (skyscraper, 3 min walk), Milwaukee Downer College (gothic revival architecture, 4 min walk), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries (library, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 43°4'38"N, 87°52'50"W

Address

2311 E Hartford AveDowner WoodsMilwaukee 53211-3175 United States

Contact

+1 414-229-6282

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Day trips

American Geographical Society Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: North Point Light, Oriental Theatre, The East Side, Shorewood Village Hall.

0.9 miSE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
North Point Light, Milwaukee
24 min walk • The North Point Lighthouse Museum is a lighthouse built in 1888 in Lake Park on the East Side of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States to mark the entrance to the Milwaukee River. The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
1.2 miS
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Oriental Theatre, Milwaukee
32 min walk • Oriental Theatre is a theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin operated by Milwaukee Film. The theater was built and opened in 1927 as a movie palace with East Indian decor. It is said to be the only movie palace to incorporate East Indian artwork. Designed by Gustave A.
0.9 miS
Neighbourhood
The East Side, Milwaukee
22 min walk • East Side is a neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, considered to be a cultural and trend-setting center of the city since at least the 1960s.
0.8 miN
City hall, Tudor Revival architecture
Shorewood Village Hall, Milwaukee
21 min walk • The Shorewood Village Hall is a historic municipal building in Shorewood, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
1.3 miS
Museum, Art gallery
Black Cat Alley, Milwaukee
32 min walk • Black Cat Alley is an arts destination in a one-block alleyway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin known for its street art mural installations.
1 miS
Church, Neoclassical architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church Complex, Milwaukee
26 min walk • Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church Complex is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The complex was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 for its architectural significance.
~1040 ftS
Theater
Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Milwaukee
6 min walk • The Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
0.7 miNW
Park
Hubbard Park, Milwaukee
19 min walk • Hubbard Park is a Milwaukee County park in the village of Shorewood, Wisconsin that received landmark status in 2000. It is located on a nearly five-acre, 1,400 feet long strip of land between the Milwaukee River and the former Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, now converted into part of the Oak Leaf Trail.
~700 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture
Milwaukee Downer College, Milwaukee
4 min walk • The Milwaukee-Downer "Quad" is a set of four buildings of collegiate Gothic architecture on the northwest corner of Hartford and Downer Avenues on the Milwaukee, Wisconsin campus of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, designed by Alexander C.
1.1 miS
43°3'41"N • 87°52'25"W
Bradford Beach, Milwaukee
30 min walk • Park, Beach, Outdoor activities
0.8 miSE
Park, Playground
Lake Park, Milwaukee
20 min walk • Lake Park, a mile-long park on a bluff above Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an urban park covering 138.1-acre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to American Geographical Society Library?

Nearby attractions include Sandburg Halls, Milwaukee (3 min walk), Milwaukee Downer College, Milwaukee (4 min walk), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Milwaukee (4 min walk), Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum, Milwaukee (5 min walk).

How to get to American Geographical Society Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to American Geographical Society Library:

Bus

Union • Lines: 901 (5 min walk)