Doors Open Milwaukee

I chose to visit the Grain Exchange on Michigan St for Doors Open Milwaukee. I have always been intrigued by these two buildings on Michigan St because they are so decorative and ornamental compared to most of the buildings around them. I had heard of the Grain Exchange, but I didn't really know a thing about it. I was surprised to find a large, equally ornamental and decorative room. The tour guide told our group about some of the history of the room, that the grain exchange was sort of like a stock market, but with actual grain. It was interesting to me to see the agricultural aspect of Milwaukee and Wisconsin in such an urban setting. I'm extremely glad I had the opportunity to be inside such a beautiful room with such an important history.