Doors Open Milwaukee 2, held on September 22 and 23, featured 125 wonderful buildings that hold hidden treasures of historic, architectural, cultural and commercial interest – from churches to office buildings, theaters to work sites, museums to hotels, clubs to universities.
Sponsored by Historic Milwaukee Inc., a private, non-profit educational and advocacy organization dedicated to increasing awareness of and commitment to Milwaukee’s history, architecture and the preservation of its built environment.
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The alter of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church located on 8th and Vliet was one of many buildings in the Milwaukee area open to the public during the Doors Open Milwaukee event held Sept. 22 – 23. Built in 1889 the Victorian Gothic structure remains active and holds services on Sunday morning starting at 10 a.m. (Jarob Ortiz/Times)
The Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility is world-renowned for its innovative and technologically advanced wastewater treatment process, which helps to keep Lake Michigan beautiful, clean and clear. (Luke Mouranian/Times)
The newly built Engineering Hall on the Marquette University Campus. The building was finished in 2012 and was one of many Marquette buildings to open to the public during the Doors Open Milwaukee event. (Jarob Ortiz/Times)
Built in the 1890s the Federal Courthouse is just as astonishing inside as it is outside. From gargoyles and castle–like architecture along its exterior to over two miles of stencil painted designs on its interior. Details are abundant in this remarkably beautiful historic building. (Luke Mouranian/Times)
