Central Library, Public library in downtown Milwaukee, United States.
The Bedford limestone building combines French and Italian Renaissance architectural elements across an entire city block at Wisconsin Avenue.
The Central Library opened its doors in 1898 after Milwaukee architects Ferry and Clas designed the structure to house both library and museum functions.
The Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room maintains a collection of valuable manuscripts, including John James Audubon's Birds of America.
The library provides access to over 2.7 million books, materials, and government documents through its central location and 12 neighborhood branches.
Italian craftsmen who settled in Milwaukee created intricate mosaic tile floors throughout the building using small tessera pieces.
Location: Milwaukee
Inception: 1895
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Made from material: limestone
Part of: Milwaukee Public Library
Address: 814 West Wisconsin Avenue
Website: http://mpl.org
GPS coordinates: 43.03944,-87.92250
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:17
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