West Allis

West Allis is an industrial city in Milwaukee County, featuring a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and manufacturing facilities spread across about 11 square miles. The city sits at an elevation of 222 meters and serves as a working-class community with a manufacturing heritage.

The Edward P. Allis Company built a manufacturing plant here in 1901, spurring the transformation of the previously rural North Greenfield area. The settlement became an independent city in 1906 and developed into an industrial center.

The Wisconsin State Fair Park hosts annual events where visitors experience agricultural exhibitions, entertainment performances, and regional food traditions all in one place. This park shapes community life and brings thousands of people together year after year.

The city is easy to reach by car thanks to Interstate 94 and Interstate 41, with additional bus service provided by nine Milwaukee County Transit System routes. Getting around and accessing different neighborhoods is straightforward with these multiple transportation options.

The Pettit National Ice Center is one of only two indoor speed skating facilities in the entire United States and draws athletes from around the world. The venue hosts training and competition programs that support elite-level winter sports.

Location: Milwaukee County

Elevation above the sea: 222 m

Website: http://ci.west-allis.wi.us

GPS coordinates: 43.00806,-88.01833

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:34