Short history of Trenkamp Flats explored.

Trenkamp Flats was built as an apartment complex in 1894. It was a high-class building when it was first opened. On top of the front entrance is a Terra Cotta cartouche with the caption “Trenkamp Flats”. Lots of woodwork was constructed for the interiors. Some units have hardwood floors. Balconies are all over this building. There is even a skylight in the stairway. The tall ceilings help bring light in to the stairway.

By the late-1800s, it became open house to college students from nearby Milwaukee School of Engineering. The location was perfect to house students due to its close proximity towards downtown.

After 2004, residents who lived near the apartment building claim Trenkamp Flats has seen better days due to the influx of students constantly moving in or out. Nearby residents complain that building managers do not seem to care enough about maintaining this apartment building. It has seen better days as the owners don’t seem to care. Today the Trenkamp Flats building is recognized under the US Department of Interior under the National Register of Historical Places.

Trenkamp Flats are located at 1301 North Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US 53202.