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Milwaukee Art Museum announces new museum library at historic Judge Jason Downer mansion

The three-story Judge Jason Downer mansion was designed by architect Edward Townsend Mix and built in 1874.

By - Aug 2nd, 2016 09:22 am

The three-story Judge Jason Downer mansion was designed by architect Edward Townsend Mix and built in 1874. Back to the full release.

Inside the Judge Jason Downer House

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Inside the Judge Jason Downer House. Photo courtesy of H. Russell Zimmermann.

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