Donald Grieb's Domes

Across the United States, there are many interesting places that should be preserved because of their unique characteristics. One site can be found in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory consists of three glass structures that look like beehives. Commonly called the Domes, these unusual gems should be saved for future generations because of their origins, interesting architecture, and public-centered purpose.

One reason the conservatory should be protected is that has been an important part of Milwaukee since the late 1800s. When the original conservatory was replaced in 1955, an architect named Donald Grieb created its current distinctive design. Grieb include 15,000 square feet of display space. The Domes