Building History Detail
Garrick Theater

This was built as the Bijou opera house which was the biggest theater in Milwaukee at the time. The seating capacity was 2,200. It was managed by Jacob Litt and owned by John Johnston.

Architect: Cobb, Oscar

Year Built: 1889, Year Demolished: 1931

Address History:
145 2nd St (1889 - 1929)
631 N 2nd St (1930 - 1931)

Sources:
Milwaukee Sentinel, July 28, 1889
Milwaukee Sentinel, August 18, 1889


Record Update: 2008-07-20

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