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Greene Hall was acquired in the Milwaukee- Downer College campus purchase. It was named as a memorial to Elizabeth L. Greene, member of the board of the old Milwaukee College, a founder of the Woman's Club of Wisconsin, and wife of Thomas Arnold Greene (for whom Greene Museum was named). Their daughter, Mrs. Horace A.J. Upham, gave $10,000 toward the cost of Greene Hall's construction.
Greene Hall served as the Milwaukee-Downer College Library until 1937, when Chapman Memorial Library opened. Later it was the headquarters for student clubs and publication offices. UWM used the building as a study hall until 1968, when the basement was converted for use by the School of Nursing until 1973. From 1972 to 1978 the main floor of Greene Hall was used as an art history museum for the Art History Department. Greene Hall was completely remodeled in 1982 along with Merrill and Johnston Halls, and is currently used as a conference/meeting site for special events. |
3347 N. Downer Ave.
Built: 1904
Cost: $ 15,844
Architect: A.C. Eschweiler
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