Milwaukee Architectural and Historical Icons

Milwaukee is the largest Wisconsin city and fifth most populous in the Midwest located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. Positioned on the confluence of the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers, Milwaukee was originally inhabited by various Algonquian peoples before becoming a major trade and industrial hub during the mid-19th century. The city became incorporated during 1846.

The 19th century introduced a diverse variety of architectural styles and prominent architects featuring some of the most ornate and statuesque designs. That trend continued into the 20th century along with the establishment of Marquette University, Harley Davidson and the futuristic Milwaukee Art Museum. The city remains a feast of architectural sampling highlighted by the downtown, Concordia district, Lake Michigan north shore and West Terrace panoramic views. This edition highlights most of the noteworthy constructions and responsible creators:

Nineteenth Century:

Old St. Mary's Catholic, Cathedral St. John The Evangelist, St. James, Calvary Presbyterian, St. Paul's Episcopal, Stanislaus, Roman Catholic Church of the GESU, Immanuel Presbyterian, All Saint's Cathedral and Basilica St. Josaphat Churches,

St. Mary's Hospital, State Bank of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Club, Iron Block, Mitchell, Grain Exchange, Milwaukee Club, Button, US Courthouse and Federal Buildings, Jenkins Austin Day, Frederick Miller and Carpenter Mansion, North Point Water Tower, Turner Hall, Hilton Garden Inn, Elsa's On The Park Restaurant, Schlitz Business Park, Pabst Brewery Complex, Sabbatic Tavern, F. Meyer Boot and Shoe Co, North Terrace Avenue, Pfister Hotel, Shaker's Cigar Bar, Pabst Theatre, Central Public Library, Court of Honor and City Hall

Twentieth Century:

Faison Building, Milwaukee Public, Villa Terrace, Milwaukee Art and Grohmann Museums, North Point Lighthouse, Frederick Pabst Mansion, Miller Caves, Witches of Whitewater Structures and Legends, Wells, Baumback, Plankinton, Public Service, First National Bank Northern Trust and Milwaukee Gas Light Buildings, Harley Davidson Headquarters and Museum, Henry Goll Mansion, Concordia District, Ambassador Hotel, Sheridan, Sovereign and Edgewater Apartments, Brumder Mansion, Miller High Life Theatre, Milwaukee County Historical Center, American System Built Project, Northwestern Mutual Life, Astor Hotel, Marquette University Buildings, Oriental Theatre, Eagle's National Headquarters, Milwaukee County Dispensary, Riverside Theatre, Tripoli Shrine Temple, Knickerbocker Hotel, Avalon Theatre, Warner Grand Theatre, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, J. W. Speaker Factory, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Allen-Bradley Clock Tower, Mitchell Park Domes, Marcus Performing Arts Center, St. John's Nursing Home, Golda Meir School, Associated Bank River Center, Baird Center, Ladybug Building and Museum Research Center

Twenty-First Century:

Sixth Street Viaduct Bridge, Milwaukee Public Market, Northwestern Mutual Tower and The Couture

Architects and Firms:

Solon Spencer Berman, Clark, Tribble, Harris & Li, Victor Schulte, Ferry and Class, George Mygatt, Leonhardt Schmidtner, Albert Nash, Edward Townsend Mix, George Johnson, William Lloyd, Henry Koch and Julius Hess, James Douglas, Charles Gombert, Henry Koch, Daniel Burnham, Fred Wolf, Crane and Barkhausen, George Bowman Ferry, Herman Paul Schnetzky and Eugene Liebert, Otto Strack, August Fiedler, Willoughby Edbrooke, Eugene Liebert, Erhard Brielmaier, Armand Koch, Frank Lloyd Wright, Kirchhoff & Rose, Russell Barr Williamson, Marshall & Fox, Holabird & Roche, Herbert Tullgren, David Adler, Gustave Dick and Alex Bauer, Rossman & Wierdsma, Rapp and Rapp, Albert Randolph, Charles Haeuser, Fitzhugh Scott, Harry Weese, Eero Saarinen, Santiago Calatrava, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Eppstein Uhen Architects, Kahler and Slater,.

Visual Artist, Writer and Photographer Marques Vickers is a California native presently living in the San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle, Washington regions.

He was born in 1957 and raised in Vallejo, California. He is a 1979 Business Administration graduate from Azusa Pacific University in the Los Angeles area. Following graduation, he became the Public Relations and ultimately Executive Director of the Burbank Chamber of Commerce between 1979-84. He subsequently became the Vice President of Sales for AsTRA Tours and Travel in Westwood between 1984-86.

Following a one-year residence in Dijon, France where he studied at the University of Bourgogne, he began Marquis Enterprises in 1987. His company operations have included sports apparel exporting, travel and tour operations, wine brokering, publishing, rare book and collectibles reselling. He has established numerous e-commerce, barter exchange and art websites including MarquesV.com, ArtsInAmerica.com, InsiderSeriesBooks.com, DiscountVintages.com and WineScalper.com.

Between 2005-2009, he relocated to the Languedoc region of southern France. He concentrated on his painting and sculptural work while restoring two 19th century stone village residences. His figurative painting, photography and sculptural works have been sold and exhibited internationally since 1986. He re-established his Pacific Coast residence in 2009 and has focused his creative productivity on writing and photography.

His published works span a diverse variety of subjects including true crime, international travel, California wines, architecture, history, Southern France, Pacific Coast attractions, fiction, auctions, fine art marketing, poetry, fiction and photojournalism.

He has two daughters, Charline and Caroline who presently reside in Europe.