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Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra plans for Warner Grand Theatre. Rendering by Kahler Slater.
  • Address:
    212 W. Wisconsin Ave.
  • Taxkeys:
    3610658000, 3923031000
  • Status:
  • Assessed Value (Land):
    $0
  • Assessed Value (Improvements):
    $0
  • Assessed Value (Total):
    $0
  • Assesment Year:
    2020
  • Year Built:

Redevelopment into home for Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra was completed in 2021. Design work on that project was led by Kahler Slater.

Complex was known as the Warner Grand Theatre prior to MSO redevelopment.

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