WI Department Honors Fire Headquarters Architect

The Milwaukee Fire Department along with Mayor Tom Barrett recognized Alonzo Robinson, the first registered African American architect in Wisconsin and Milwaukee, by renaming the department's headquarters building after him.

With family members present, a plaque was unveiled renaming the facility to the Alonzo Robinson Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building.

"This building that we have hereby renamed in honor of Alonzo Robinson: lead architect, husband, father, community member, and the state of Wisconsin’s and the City of Milwaukee’s very first registered African American architect," Fire Chief Aaron Lipski said at the event.

Family members were appreciative of the recognition honoring Robinson’s achievements and legacy.

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett provided family members with a signature resolution officially naming the building in honor of Robinson.

The new plaque can be viewed on the fire department administrative building located at 711 West Wells Street.