b'MB-006 2020-21 Relo - Single Page_MB-706.qxd2/21/20219:07 PMPage 16MILWAUKEE LIVINGNoteworthy ArchitectureKristine Hinrichs PhotographyThe Hoan BridgeJigsaw(Milwaukee River and the Lakefront)Milwaukee Art Museum The iconic, tiered arch bridge connects(700 N. Art Museum Dr.) Milwaukees downtown to Bay View. Built in theDesigned by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and dedicated in 2001, early 1970s, it won the 1975 Long Span Bridgethe iconic lakefront addition features a brise soleil, which, when opened, Award from the American Institute of Steelsoars like a bird over the addition below with the wingspan equal to a Construction. Lined with 2,600 LED lights, itBoeing 747. provides a rainbow of colors at night.City of MilwaukeeCity HallSt. Josaphat (200 E. Wells St.)The most symbolic building in theBasilicadowntown landscape, Milwaukees(2333 S. 6th St.) City Hall is one of only a handful ofPolish immigrants built thisJMKE Photographybuildings in the world designed inbeautiful South Side churchAnnunciation Greek the Flemish Renaissance style. Hugewith 500 railroad carloads of granite arches support a 350-footmarble, limestone, graniteOrthodox Churchbell tower, the ornately sculptedcolumns, metal and woodwork(9400 W. Congress Street, Wauwatosa) exterior and the buildings eight-storyfrom the demolished ChicagoFrank Lloyd Wrights last major project, completed in 1961,indoor atrium. Lauren Justice courthouse and post office.is one of many examples of the famed architects work throughout southeastern Wisconsin and the state.German Fest /VISIT Milwaukee Irishfest /Elora Lee Hennessey Polish Fest /VISIT Milwaukee Indian Summer /VISIT MilwaukeeCITY OFFESTIVALSMilwaukeeans are proud of their citys history and share a deep love for their hometown. Once known as a melting pot that drew its strength from the varied immigrant groups who planted roots here hoping to find opportunity, peace and prosperity, Milwaukee can now be seen as a nexus that connects individuals from various backgrounds to create an urban environment made stronger through vibrant diversity. Milwaukee embraces the distinct character of its various heritages by hosting a cavalcade of ethnic festivals throughout the year, bringing together the larger community to celebrate the unique contributions and traditions of each group. Larger festivals rotate through the lakefront Henry W. Maier Festival Park, including Polish Fest, German Fest, Festa Italiana, Mexican Fiesta and Irish Fest, as well as the citys musical showcaseSummerfest. The city also boasts an abundance of smaller seasonal fests, community celebrations, niche events and more in individual neighborhoods, at its beautiful parks, on award-winning beaches, along the Milwaukee River, and throughout the surrounding area. Its earned the accolade The City of Festivals for good reason.16 YOUR RELOCATION RESOURCE'