Milwaukee Soldiers Home

The Milwaukee Soldiers Home is a veteran housing facility with multiple historic buildings and landscaped grounds in Wisconsin. It contains approximately 101 housing units, on-site medical services, and programs that support independent living and skill development for residents.

The facility was established in 1867 shortly after the Civil War to house and care for wounded soldiers returning home. It remains one of only three original military recovery centers from this era still operating in the country.

The restored buildings on the grounds display architectural styles from the 1800s that visitors can observe while walking through the campus. These structures maintain their original character while serving veterans today, creating a physical link between past and present generations of service members.

The grounds are accessible for walking and visitors can view the exterior of the historic structures and landscaped areas. Plan to spend time exploring the different buildings and open spaces at a relaxed pace to appreciate the overall layout and architecture.

The Old Main building was pioneering in combining medical care and residential functions under a single structure, an early example of integrated facility design. This approach to bringing different services together influenced how health and housing centers were built in later decades.

GPS coordinates: 43.02650,-87.97638

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22