Architecture of Wisconsin

1885 – Layton Art Gallery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In 1888, the Milwaukee Art Association was created by a group of German panorama artists and local businessmen;

1887 – First Congregational Church, Appleton, Wisconsin

A lot on the southwest corner of Lawrence and Pearl (Oneida) Streets was purchased to replace the old location of First Congregational Church in the 1880s Construction of a new building,

1889 – Ormsby Hall, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin

Architect: Warren H. Hayes

Ormsby Hall, built in 1889, is the oldest residence hall on campus and houses 120 students.

1891 – Pabst Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Architect: Solon S. Beman

Built in 1891, it was Milwaukee’s first skyscraper, and was the tallest building in Milwaukee until the Milwaukee City Hall was finished four years later.

2001 – Quadracci Pavilion, Milwaukee Art Gallery, Wisconsin

Architect: Santiago Calatrava

The Milwaukee Art Museum’s expansion project, completed in October 2001, has significantly expanded the Museum’s role as a comprehensive art institution and strengthened its position as a cultural cornerstone for the Milwaukee community and region.