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These 12 Pieces Of Architectural Brilliance In Wisconsin Could WOW Anyone

Published Jul 13, 2015

Written by 

Laura Meli

We often look past the beauty around us. We might stop and take a picture of a beautiful flower or sunset. But buildings sink into the background. Here are just twelve awesome pieces of architectural brilliance in Wisconsin:

1. Milwaukee Arts Museum

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2. This mirrored building in downtown Madison

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3. This odd house in Superior

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4. Our capitol building

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5. First Unitarian Society Meeting House (Shorewood Hills)

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6. Edgewood High School (Madison)

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7. Milwaukee City Hall

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8. Mitchell Building (Milwaukee)

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9. Ten sided barn (Mauston)

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10. Greek Orthodox Church (Wauwatosa)

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11. Taliesin (Spring Green)

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12. Holy Hill (Erin)

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What are your favorite Wisconsin architectural marvels? Let us know in the comments.

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