Mitchell Building
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About Mitchell Building
Mitchell Building, at 207 E. Michigan St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 3, 1973. It was among the first 12 of Milwaukee’s 213 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Second Empire, as it does for 23 other Wisconsin listings. 12 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in Wisconsin, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗1876 to today
- 1876Built, designed by E. Townsend Mix
- 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
207 E. Michigan St., Milwaukee · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
33 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Second Empire style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Second Empire.
Memories of Mitchell Building
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Questions about Mitchell Building
Is Mitchell Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 3, 1973 (Register number 73000087).
Is Mitchell Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Milwaukee City Hall, 0.3 miles away.
Can you visit Mitchell Building?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Mitchell Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106781737 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.