National Register of Historic Places

Historic Third Ward District

Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Listed
March 8, 1984
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84003724

About this property

The Historic Third Ward is a historic warehouse district located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Milwaukee neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Third Ward is home to over 450 businesses and maintains a strong position within the retail and professional service community in the city as a showcase of a mixed-use district. The neighborhood's renaissance is anchored by many specialty shops, restaurants, art galleries and theatre groups, creative businesses and condos. It is home to the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and Broadway Theatre Center. The Ward is adjacent to the Henry Maier Festival Park, home to Summerfest. The neighborhood is bounded by the Milwaukee River to the west and south, East Clybourn Street to the north, and Lake Michigan to the east.

Location

Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
43.03297, -87.90709

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Historic Third Ward District listed on the National Register?

Historic Third Ward District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Historic Third Ward District?

Historic Third Ward District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Historic Third Ward District?

The period of significance for Historic Third Ward District is recorded as the listed era.

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