National Historic Landmark

Turner Hall

Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Listed
November 7, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000041

About this property

Turner Hall is a historic athletic club facility at 1034 North 4th Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Named using the German "Turnen", meaning gymnastics or physical fitness, it is significant for its association with the American Turners, a German-American athletic, cultural, and political association. The Milwaukee group was founded in 1853 under the title, "Socialist Turnverein"; its leaders included Socialist Congressman Victor Berger. The building is one of the largest and most distinctive surviving buildings associated with the Turner movement, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996. It is now used as a performance and meeting venue.

Location

1034 N. 4th St.
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
43.04381, -87.91558

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Sources

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

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When was Turner Hall listed on the National Register?

Turner Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Turner Hall?

Turner Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Turner Hall a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Turner Hall has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Turner Hall?

The period of significance for Turner Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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