The Rave

Architect
Russell Barr Williamson
Year
1924
Style
Mediterranean Vernacular
City
Milwaukee, WI
The Rave
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The Rave was built in 1924 to a Mediterranean Revival design by architect Russell Barr Williamson, originally serving as an Eagles Club before its later life as an iconic Milwaukee music venue. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and in the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places.

the style

Russell Barr Williamson designed the building in the Mediterranean Revival style in 1924, for its original use as an Eagles Club.

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the architect

Russell Barr Williamson designed the building in 1924.

significance

Originally built as an Eagles Club, the building later became The Rave, an iconic music venue. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and in the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places.

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