Broadway-Walnut Historic District

The Broadway-Walnut Historic District is a downtown area in Green Bay containing roughly twenty buildings spread across five acres, with red brick facades and traditional storefronts defining the streetscape. Tree-lined streets connect these repurposed structures, which now house shops, eateries, and community spaces.

The district grew between 1879 and 1947 as Green Bay's commercial center and gained National Register of Historic Places status in 1999. The buildings reflect multiple decades of the city's economic evolution and business activity.

The district functions today as a living neighborhood where shops, cafes, and local businesses occupy the historic buildings as part of Green Bay's ongoing commercial life. Visitors can see how residents and workers move through the spaces daily, using them for shopping, dining, and socializing.

A leisurely walk on a weekday afternoon works best, when shops are typically open and the streets feel active. Take time to observe the architectural details and textures of each building, which tell different stories about construction methods and periods.

An old auto dealership was transformed into the Tarlton Theatre, showing how creatively buildings here have been repurposed for new uses. This kind of adaptive reuse is common throughout the district and reflects its ongoing evolution.

Location: Green Bay

GPS coordinates: 44.51889,-88.02167

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08