To spot the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons, just look up-way up!-for a shimmering, glassy skyscraper that stretches boldly into the sky.
Imagine yourself standing here back in 2013. The old 16-story Northwestern Mutual building, a loyal but tired office block, is about to get the boot. Suddenly, there’s the sound of demolition-old walls tumbling to make way for something bold. By 2017, at a jaw-dropping $450 million, this shining blue tower is finished, reflecting clouds and ambitions alike. It’s the second-tallest building in Milwaukee, rivaled only by the U.S. Bank Center. The grand opening in August 2017 was all glitz and celebration-imagine the pride swirling through the city that day. But Northwestern Mutual wasn’t done yet! In 2015, they announced another skyscraper, the 34-story 7Seventy7, bringing residents, retail, and parking into the heart of downtown. That went up a year after this tower, in 2018. Milwaukee’s skyline would never be the same! So next time you see your own reflection in this giant glass marvel, remember the vision, hard hats, and maybe a few coffee-fueled late nights that went into building it. Not bad for a view, huh?
