Exact federal listing answer
Is Central Library on the National Register?
Yes · NPS status: Listed
Yes. Reference 74000101 is listed.
Yes. The U.S. National Park Service listed-properties dataset through May 22, 2026 identifies Central Library as Listed in the National Register of Historic Places under reference 74000101.
Federal statusListed
National Register reference74000101
Listed dateDecember 30, 1974
Property categoryBuilding
Published address814 W. Wisconsin Ave.
LocalityMilwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Significance levelState
Published acreage3.6
Exact answer boundaryThis confirms the named federal record only.
It does not prove that another address lies inside this property or district, establish local landmark status, decide preservation review, define a legal boundary, or describe ownership or current condition.
Why the wording is date-boundedThe answer reflects the NPS dataset published through May 22, 2026 and a live NPS GIS Listed-status cross-check made September 20, 2026. NPS notes that spatial points and polygons may need correction and are not legal documents.
Additional published fields
Areas of significance: ARCHITECTURE.
Other published names: Milwaukee Public Library and Museum.
Same locality
Other released Milwaukee records.
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