Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee
Facts and practical information
Turner Hall is a historic athletic club facility at 1034 North 4th Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Named using the German "Turnen", meaning gymnastics or physical fitness, it is significant for its association with the American Turners, a German-American athletic, cultural, and political association. The Milwaukee group was founded in 1853 under the title, "Socialist Turnverein"; its leaders included Socialist Congressman Victor Berger. The building is one of the largest and most distinctive surviving buildings associated with the Turner movement, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996. It is now used as a performance and meeting venue. ()
1034 North Vel R. Phillips AvenueDowntown Milwaukee (Kilbourn Town)Milwaukee
Turner Hall Ballroom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Milwaukee Public Museum, BMO Harris Bradley Center, The Shops of Grand Avenue, UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Turner Hall Ballroom by public transport?
Bus
- FlixBus Milwaukee • Lines: 2511 (8 min walk)
- Milwaukee Greyhound Station (17 min walk)
Tram
- City Hall • Lines: M (11 min walk)
- Cathedral Square • Lines: M (14 min walk)
Train
- Milwaukee (17 min walk)