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Panorama of Milwaukee File 159-469-092
structure #349639546building

The BreakWater

existing 79.2 m 21 floors 2009

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Architectural Height79.2 m
Building Mass Height79.2 m
Floors21
Completion2009
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address1313 North Franklin Place
Smart Address1301–1313 North Franklin Place
Smart Address1132 East Knapp Street
CityMilwaukee, WI
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-10

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