This sounds like a wonderful library!!
I love visiting the library in downtown Milwaukee.....talk about HUGE!! Very easy to get lost in there. So much information, so much to see....
Milwaukee Public Library
They are located at;
Central Library
814 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee,
WI 53233
(414) 286-3000
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Tour Historic Central Library
Both Milwaukee visitors and area residents interested in a taste of Milwaukee's culture are invited to tour the past and present glory of the Central Library with the Friends of Milwaukee Public Library. Free tours begin at 1:30 p.m. each Saturday afternoon in the rotunda. Tours other times are available by appointment. Sign language interpretation is also available by appointment. Call 286-TOUR.
The Milwaukee Public Library was founded in 1878. After several moves, the Central Library was built in response to the need for more spacious quarters. It opened its doors to the public on October 3, 1898. The original structure is a combination of French and Italian Renaissance styles built of Bedford limestone. Several additions help make up the block-long building that stands today. Central Library has been designated a landmark by the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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