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Harley-Davidson Museum in 2021. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.
  • Address:
    400 W. Canal St.
  • Taxkey:
    3970001113
  • Architect:
    James Biber (Pentagram Architects)
  • Status:
  • Assessed Value (Land):
    $1,899,100
  • Assessed Value (Improvements):
    $11,042,200
  • Assessed Value (Total):
    $12,941,300
  • Assesment Year:
    2023
  • Year Built:

Museum for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, located in the Menomonee River Valley.

City records use an address 126-152 N. 6th St. for the property.

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Cruise into 2017 with Good Food and Great Fun at MOTOR

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The Harley-Davidson Museum® honors those who fight for our freedom

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Harley-Davidson Museum® puts the pedal to the metal with its lineup of 2016 exhibits
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Harley-Davidson Museum® puts the pedal to the metal with its lineup of 2016 exhibits

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VISIT Milwaukee to Present Lamplighter Award to Milwaukee Downtown BID #21

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Veterans Receive Purple Heart Passes

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The Harley-Davidson Museum Celebrates an American Icon

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Milwaukee Post Office To Move Next Door To Airport

Milwaukee Post Office To Move Next Door To Airport

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