Iron Block Building, Cast iron commercial building in Milwaukee, United States.
The Iron Block Building rises five stories at East Wisconsin Avenue, featuring intricate cast iron panels across its exterior and Corinthian columns at street level.
Built in 1860 for James Baynard Martin, the structure initially housed the Excelsior Lodge of Masons on its top floor and multiple shops at street level.
The Renaissance Revival design by George H. Johnson represents a period when cast iron architecture demonstrated the intersection of industrial innovation and commercial development.
The building maintains its position at 205 East Wisconsin Avenue, offering 40,670 square feet of space for professional offices and commercial establishments.
The structure contains an elevator from 1879, recognized as the oldest operating elevator system in the Midwest region of the United States.
Inception: 1896
GPS coordinates: 27.49461,-82.57365
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:34
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