Wisconsin Gas Building, Art Deco skyscraper in downtown Milwaukee, United States
The Wisconsin Gas Building is a 20-story tower in downtown Milwaukee featuring stepped setbacks that create a distinctive silhouette against the sky. Bronze sunburst patterns and light-colored brick at the crown provide visual detail across its upper sections.
The building was designed in 1930 by the architectural firm Eschweiler & Eschweiler and replaced a Prohibition-era speakeasy on the site. It emerged during a period when Art Deco design was reshaping American cities.
The exterior displays metalwork and ceramic patterns that reflect design trends of the 1930s and remain visually distinctive today. These details give the building a recognizable character in the downtown area.
The building is accessible in the downtown area and features on-site parking in a garage for visitors who arrive by car. Public spaces and exterior views can be enjoyed without restrictions.
A lit beacon at the top of the tower changes color to signal weather conditions: red for warmth, gold for cold, and blue for stable skies. When precipitation approaches, the light flickers rather than holds a steady glow.
Location: Wisconsin
GPS coordinates: 43.03940,-87.90300
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45
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