U.S. Bank Center

U.S. Bank Center is a skyscraper in downtown Milwaukee with a white aluminum and glass facade rising 42 floors above the city streets. The building functions as an office tower housing corporate headquarters and professional firms in the heart of the commercial district.

The building opened in 1973 following a design by the renowned architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Its completion marked a significant moment in Milwaukee's urban development during the mid-20th century.

The structure represents International Style architecture and stands as Wisconsin's tallest building, marking the midpoint between Chicago and Minneapolis skylines.

The building features multiple elevators providing quick access throughout its floors. Keep in mind this is a business building with restricted access to most office areas for the general public.

The 41st floor has housed a nesting box for peregrine falcons since 1987 as part of a species recovery effort. These raptors use the rooftop as a breeding site, marking their return to urban areas after decades of decline.

Location: Milwaukee

Inception: September 4, 1973

Architects: Bruce Graham

Official opening: 1973

Architectural style: International Style

Floors above the ground: 42

Elevators: 20

Height: 183.19 m

Website: http://usbankcentermilwaukee.com

GPS coordinates: 43.03836,-87.90208

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06