Associated Bank River Center

The Associated Bank River Center is a 28-story, 426-foot-tall (130 m) postmodern high-rise building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The building, originally named the Milwaukee Center, was completed in 1988, during a small building boom in Milwaukee that also included 100 East Wisconsin. Until 100 East was completed, the Milwaukee Center was the second tallest building in Milwaukee. The peaked tower, red brick, and the use of green near the top pay homage to the style of the Milwaukee City Hall. The building is primarily used for offices, but has parking as well.[1]

Associated Bank River Center
Associated Bank River Center is located in Wisconsin
Associated Bank River Center
Location within Wisconsin
Former namesMilwaukee Center
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeCommercial office
Architectural stylepostmodern
LocationMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Address111 East Kilbourn Avenue
Coordinates43°02′30″N 87°54′42″W / 43.04167°N 87.91167°W / 43.04167; -87.91167
Completed1988
OwnerAssociated Bank
Height426 ft (130 m)
Technical details
Floor count28
Lifts/elevators6
Design and construction
Architecture firmSkidmore, Owings & Merrill
Other information
Public transit accessBus interchange MCTS
Tram interchange The Hop

The Milwaukee Center's construction was spurred by the Milwaukee Repertory Theater's purchase and subsequent selling of the land surrounding the former Wisconsin Electric Powerhouse which was converted into The Rep's primary performance venue, the Quadracci Powerhouse. The Milwaukee Center's rotunda connects the office tower with the Saint Kate hotel and the historic Pabst Theater. In March 2016, Associated Bank announced it was acquiring the Milwaukee Center and on December 9, 2019 they announced the name change to the Associated Bank River Center.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Milwaukee Center, Milwaukee | 122413". Emporis. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved 2022-05-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ "Corporate Profile | Associated Banc-Corp".
Records
Preceded by 2nd Tallest building in Milwaukee
1988—1989
130m
Succeeded by