Downtown Milwaukee
McIntosh Goodrich Mansion
The McIntosh | Goodrich Mansion in downtown Milwaukee has a magnificent and long-standing history in Wisconsin. With classic, stunning features, the mansion offers an inspiring setting made to instill excellence in all who visit.
Transportation & Parking Downtown Milwaukee
On and Off Campus Parking Options
- McIntosh|Goodrich Mansion Rear Lot – Free
- McKinley Marina – Free
- Brady Street Lot
- Kenilworth Lot
- Farwell Lot
Street Parking
- Prospect Ave. – Free 2 Hour parking (Usually limited)
- Brady St. – Metered 2 Hour parking
- Farwell Ave. – Free and Metered 2 Hour parking
- Albion St. – Free 2 Hour parking (Limited)
- Curtis Pl – Unlimited Free Parking
Public Transportation
Milwaukee’s new “The Hop” streetcar line makes a stop near the corner of Prospect and Ogden Avenues, and is free for its first year of operation. There are also bus lines located near our location as well.
- The Hop Street Car – Free
- Route 14: Humboldt – Forest Home
- Route 30-30X: Sherman – Wisconsin
- GreenLine: Bayshore – Airport
- GoldLine: Wisconsin Ave – UWM
History of The Mansion
The mansion was built on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, serving as the home of Robert C. Spenser, founder of Spencerian Business College.
The mansion was leased to the Wisconsin College of Music free of charge.
The Wisconsin College of Music purchased the building for $50,000.
The mansion was declared a historic landmark by the City of Milwaukee Common Council, following a recommendation by the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission.
Special Events & Rentals
Interested in hosting your event at the McIntosh Goodrich Mansion? We are able to host any event from board meetings, to bridal and baby showers to birthday parties for you or your child. For more information about hosting private events downtown Milwaukee, contact Rachel Fritz by phone at (414) 276 – 5760 or by email at rfritz@wcmusic.org.
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