--- title: First Federal Bank of WI - Mitchell Street description: First Federal Bank of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wi. image: https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/563A1688-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png --- [![1_](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1_.png?width=120&height=37&name=1_.png) ![icon3-2](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/icon3-2.png) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/) [![1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1.png?width=120&height=37&name=1.png) ![icon1-1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/icon1-1.png) ](https://vivalociti.lamacchiagroup.com/) [![Logo w Tag - Color@300x (1)](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20w%20Tag%20-%20Color@300x%20(1).png?width=248&height=73&name=Logo%20w%20Tag%20-%20Color@300x%20(1).png "Logo w Tag - Color@300x (1)")](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/) ![563A1550-HDR- resized for web-1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/563A1550-HDR-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) ![micro563A1611-HDR- resized for web](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/micro563A1611-HDR-%20resized%20for%20web.png) ![micro563A1615-HDR- resized for web](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/micro563A1615-HDR-%20resized%20for%20web.png) ![563A1703](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/563A1703.jpg) ![563A1597- resized for web](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/563A1597-%20resized%20for%20web.png) # FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF WISCONSIN ### KEY INFO **• Location:** Milwaukee, Wisconsin **• Type:** Bank **• Size:** 7,097 sq.ft. main / 1,560 sq. ft. micro-branch ### SERVICES PROVIDED - Programming, Architectural & Interior Design - Construction Management, Cost Estimating & Bidding ## SUMMARY ### Background When First Federal Bank acquired the former Mitchell Street State Bank building located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, they made a commitment to continue to serve the Historic Mitchell Street community. First Federal Bank hired La Macchia Group to  remodel the interior of the century-old bank and to build a convenient micro-branch with a drive-through directly behind. **A Rich History** Built in 1916, the neo-classical concrete building would boast a rich interior of marble, mahogany, and tile floors, and served the German and Polish immigrant population that had settled in the South Side of Milwaukee. Now, as First Federal Bank, it remains committed to serving a diverse population. The bank is situated in a predominantly hispanic area and a large percentage of their customers are Spanish-speaking.   ![Historical Side by Side 2](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Historical%20Side%20by%20Side%202.png?width=739&height=277&name=Historical%20Side%20by%20Side%202.png) ![Historical Side by Side copy](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Historical%20Side%20by%20Side%20copy.png?width=739&height=277&name=Historical%20Side%20by%20Side%20copy.png) **Connecting the Bank Brand with Neighborhood Culture** First Federal Bank had a vision of connecting the culture and history of the Mitchell Street neighborhood with their branch experience. To ensure the right connections were made, La Macchia Group analyzed the tapestry profiles of the area to really understand who their customers are and what they are looking for in a financial institution. Bold colors, Spanish tiles, and community photography was infused into the interior design.  The micro-branch, situated in the back lot, was remodeled to compliment the finishes of the main bank with updated conveniences of a modern branch. The structure includes a small lobby with ample teller and drive-thru counter space, and an area in the back for offices and a cheerful breakroom.  ![micro563A1611-HDR- resized for web](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/micro563A1611-HDR-%20resized%20for%20web.png) First Federal Bank built a stand-alone micro-branch with drive-thru behind the original historic building. The finishes within give a nod to the areas Hispanic culture through the use of a bold color palette and Spanish tiles. ![lobby before - first federal Mitchell-1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lobby%20before%20-%20first%20federal%20Mitchell-1.png?width=1318&height=869&name=lobby%20before%20-%20first%20federal%20Mitchell-1.png) ![563A1550-HDR- resized for web-3](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/563A1550-HDR-%20resized%20for%20web-3.png?width=1393&height=869&name=563A1550-HDR-%20resized%20for%20web-3.png) ## SEE HOW THE WHOLE PROJECT TURNED OUT… [![563A1688- resized for web-1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/563A1688-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png?width=400&name=563A1688-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/563A1688-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) [![563A1550-HDR- resized for web-2](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/563A1550-HDR-%20resized%20for%20web-2.png?width=400&name=563A1550-HDR-%20resized%20for%20web-2.png) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/563A1550-HDR-%20resized%20for%20web-2.png) [![563A1565-HDR - resized for web-1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/563A1565-HDR%20-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png?width=400&name=563A1565-HDR%20-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/563A1565-HDR%20-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) [![563A1541- resized for web-1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/563A1541-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png?width=400&name=563A1541-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/563A1541-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) [![micro563A1619 - resized for web-1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/micro563A1619%20-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png?width=400&name=micro563A1619%20-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/micro563A1619%20-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) [![micro563A1628- resized for web-1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/micro563A1628-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png?width=400&name=micro563A1628-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/micro563A1628-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) [![microDJI_0353-resized for web-1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/microDJI_0353-resized%20for%20web-1.png?width=400&name=microDJI_0353-resized%20for%20web-1.png) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/microDJI_0353-resized%20for%20web-1.png) [![micro563A1611-HDR- resized for web-1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/micro563A1611-HDR-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png?width=400&name=micro563A1611-HDR-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/micro563A1611-HDR-%20resized%20for%20web-1.png) [![563A1703 copy](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/563A1703%20copy.jpg?width=400&name=563A1703%20copy.jpg) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/563A1703%20copy.jpg) #### RELATED PROJECTS ![Main office of Heartland Credit Union in Madison Wisconsin](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Heartland-CU-Madison/NEW%20PHOTOGRAPHY/exterior_4MP.jpg) [HEARTLAND CREDIT UNION - MAIN OFFICE ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/portfolio/heartland-credit-union-main-office) ![Fort Community Credit Union in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Fort-Community-CU/Southside%20Branch/LL207067_SL_2MP.jpg) [FORT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/portfolio/fort-community-credit-union-south-side) ![Compass Community CU - Member Lounge](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/California%20Projects/CA_Compass-CCU-Eureka/Compass%20Community%20CU%20-%20Member%20Lounge.jpg) [COMPASS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/portfolio/compass-community-credit-union-eureka) [**](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/portfolio/first-federal-bank-mitchell-street#top) ![footer logo](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/footer%20logo.png "footer logo") MAIN OFFICE 157 North Milwaukee Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 phone: 414.223.4400 fax: 414.223.4488 Follow us: - [**](http://www.facebook.com/pages/La+Macchia+Group/116185245218541) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/company/la-macchia-group) ©2026 La Macchia Group, Inc. ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=4027404&fmt=gif)