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Closing time at Café at the Plaza.
The cafe started as a tea room for lady residents to entertain male friends since they weren’t allowed to host them in their rooms. During WWII it was outfitted with cots so sailors and soldiers could bunk for the night. Plus there’s a story behind the patterns in the tiles.

Art Deco Touches to Look For
Don’t miss the crown molding, original French Maid poster, tile work, windows and more.

Only Two Families Have Owned the Hotel
The hotel was built in 1925 and in all that time just two families have owned the building. Meet the current owners and learn how their love of historic architecture drew them to purchase it.

Home of the Rep for More than 60 Years
Actors from the Milwaukee Repertory Theater have called The Plaza Hotel home for more than 60 years. During that time, actors and stagehands have stayed here and local thespians have lived here. Our owners love and support the arts.
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Milwaukee’s War Memorial. HONORING THE FALLEN

Dedicated on Veterans Day 1957 and designated a Milwaukee Landmark in 1974, The War Memorial Center is the stunning architectural achievement of renowned Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, whose work also included the St. Louis Gateway Arch, New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport and Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. Most importantly, Saarinen’s design and the memorials throughout the facility stand as a lasting testament to those who lost their lives defending the freedoms that we all cherish.