Milwaukee City Hall
Milwaukee, WI
Status: Restoration Completed December, 2008
The restoration of Milwaukee's City Hall has garnered national interest among preservationists and restoration contractors, becoming one of the most historically significant restoration project in the Midwest. Amid just three percent of places listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the repair work included every exterior element on this National Historic Landmark.
Restored in compliance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for National Landmarks, 13,404 pieces of terra cotta were replaced. Over 19,000 pieces of slate, 240,000 lbs of copper and 1,900 windows were restored and 200,000 pressed brick were used. Tons of structural steel were used to stabilize the clock tower which was a focal point of the project. It's original clock frame long hidden from view which supported the black steel panels since 1932. Now illuminated from behind, this 15' 6" diameter identifies the time as its 22,555 lb bell rings each hour of the day.
This $70,000,000 historic project came in on time and under budget.
Recognition:
Building Design + Construction 2009 Reconstruction + Renovation Award Platinum Award
Midwest Construction Best of 2009, Project of the Year in the Renovation / Restoration Category
WCREW 2009 Showcase Awards, Impact Award: Judge's Choice
Wisconsin Builder / Daily Reporter Top Project of 2008
Milwaukee Downtown Achievement Awards, 2009
Business Journal Real Estate Awards, Best Public/ Private Partnership First Place, 2009
Mayor's Urban Design Award, 2008
