Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Milwaukee, WI

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U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

517 E Wisconsin Avenue, WI, Milwaukee

Building Details

Square Footage			Building Dimensions
Floor Area Total:	485680		Stories/Levels:	7
First Floor Area:	68957		Perimeter:	1162(Linear Ft.)
Occupiable Area:	440000		Depth:	0(Linear Ft.)
			Height:	120(Linear Ft.)
			Length:	0(Linear Ft.)

Construction History

Year Start	Year End	Description	Architect
1892	1899	Publish manual on historic significance	Edbrooke, W.J.
1892	1897	Original Construction	Edbrooke, W.J.
1906	0	Stamp Room Screens
1920	0	Added incandescent lighting
1929	1932	5 Story Addition to the South
1933	0	Heating system conversion, original building
1940	1941	Sixth and seventh floors, South Addition
1957	0	Courtroom alterations
1964	0	Flourescent lighting, fire alarm system
1965	0	Added air conditioning
1971	0	General interior rehabilitation
1980	0	Window repairs
1980	0	Terrazo repair, paint corridors and exterior
1981	0	District court, third floor
1986	0	Misc. alterations, window transoms
1992	0	Atrium restoration	Plunkett, Keymar, Regina
1992	0	US Attorney offices, South addition, 3rd floor
1992	0	Courtroom construction, east side, 4th floor

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