The architect behind some southeast Wisconsin landmarks has died. David Kahler was a longtime leader at Milwaukee-based architecture firm Kahler Slater. According to Kahler Slater, one of Kahler’s early influential works was the Golda Meir Library at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He also led a restoration of the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison from 1991-2002. 12 News’ partners at BizTimes Milwaukee also said Kahler’s firm worked on several projects at the Milwaukee Art Museum, including the Bradley Wing addition in 1975. Kahler was 89 years old.

MILWAUKEE —

The architect behind some southeast Wisconsin landmarks has died.

David Kahler was a longtime leader at Milwaukee-based architecture firm Kahler Slater.

According to Kahler Slater, one of Kahler’s early influential works was the Golda Meir Library at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

He also led a restoration of the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison from 1991-2002.

12 News’ partners at BizTimes Milwaukee also said Kahler’s firm worked on several projects at the Milwaukee Art Museum, including the Bradley Wing addition in 1975.

Kahler was 89 years old.