Building Info
- Address: 626 E. Wisconsin Ave.
- Taxkeys: 3920923111, 3920923110
- Architect: Eschweiler & Eschweiler
- Architectural Style: Art Deco
- Status:
- Assessed Value (Land): $3,956,400
- Assessed Value (Improvements): $12,828,000
- Assessed Value (Total): $16,784,400
- Assesment Year: 2023
- Year Built:
- Size: 151,930 sq-ft
The Wisconsin Gas Building is a historic office building in Downtown Milwaukee. The building is sometimes referred to as the Milwaukee Gas Light Company Building. It is a well-known building for its weather flame on top, which signals the expected change in temperature tomorrow.
A common saying is used to understand what the flame is indicating…
When the flame is red, it’s warm weather ahead!
When the flame is gold, watch out for cold!
When the flame is blue, there’s no change in view!
When there’s a flickering flame, expect snow or rain!
From Guides to Historic Milwaukee: Juneautown Walking Tour by Mary Ellen Pagel and Virginia Palmer (1965)…
This is an excellent example of the cubical architectural forms, ornamented with stylized, geometrical motifs popular in America during the 1920’s and 1930’s. The weather flame atop the Milwaukee Gas Light Company is visible for several miles after dark. For passersby on the street, the company has placed an identical flame in the lobby. A gold flame forecasts cold or cooler weather; read means hot or warmer; blue indicates no change; flashing forecasts precipitation.
The building features a 213-stall parking garage that was built in 2003.
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Content referencing Wisconsin Gas Building
Downtown Tower Attracts Federal Agency
Bureau of Land Management will occupy 8,797 square feet of 20-story Two Fifty building.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Gas Light Building Debuts NEW Lighting!
Significantly more dynamic lighting schemes will be projected on the building’s upper floors.
Dec 5th, 2016 by Wangard Partners, Inc.
Michael Burmesch
"Milwaukee residents have a true Midwestern warmth."
Jun 7th, 2016 by Newaukee
National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Turning Wisconsin Orange to Help End Gun Violence
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Urban MilwaukeeChicago investors buy 20-story 250 Plaza office building in downtown Milwaukee
Aug 3rd, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business Journal - Sean Ryan
Doors Open Milwaukee Top 10
Cancel your weekend plans, here are 10 can't miss buildings to visit.
Sep 19th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
How Art Deco Changed the City
Even today, it remains the style that best epitomizes American urbanity.
Jul 30th, 2014 by Christopher Hillard
Brendon Thomas
"We could learn from the Las Vegas Downtown Project... It’s basically city planning, urban development, and community design on steroids."
Dec 24th, 2013 by Newaukee
Views from Wisconsin Gas Building
Rarely-seen views from the 1920s Art Deco building. But alas, we couldn't get inside the flame.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Marcus Corp. to move in the latest round of musical chairs downtown
Jan 30th, 2003 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom DaykinBuilding data on this page, including assessment information, was last updated on January 1, 1970
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