222 Building, High-rise building in downtown Appleton, United States.
The 222 Building is a 10-story Art Deco high-rise at 222 West College Avenue in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin. Built in 1952 for the Aid Association for Lutherans, it has been the tallest building in Appleton ever since. A westward expansion completed in 1966 enlarged it after the association's earlier 1920s office building was demolished.
The building was completed in 1952 as headquarters for the Aid Association for Lutherans during a period of business expansion in Appleton. This construction reflected the city's growth as a commercial center in mid-twentieth century Wisconsin.
The building's name comes from its address at 222 West College Avenue, adopted after Thrivent Financial sold it in 2002. Its Art Deco styling, dating from 1952, is what a visitor can still read in the facade. Tenants over the years included Johnson Financial Group, ThedaCare and The Post-Crescent.
The building sits on West College Avenue in the heart of downtown, making it easy to reach by foot or public transit. The area around it connects well to other downtown destinations and services.
In 1991, an elevator malfunction trapped a passenger for more than 50 hours inside the building. This incident sparked legal action and raised questions about safety systems in the structure.
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