State Labor Building (GEF 1)

From across a road, a side view of the State Labor Building (GEF 1); a pedestrian crossing signage and a tree besides, in view
201 East Washington Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53703-2866

Facilities Management Group 4

The State Labor Building, also known as General Executive Facility (GEF) 1, was constructed in 1971-1972. It contains 267,493 GSF of office space on four (4) above-ground levels. There is also a two-level parking ramp under the building (175,615 GSF).

GEF 1 serves as the headquarters of the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and as the headquarters of the Department of Health Services.


Building Amenities

Lactation Room Yes
All-Gender RestroomYes

Available Transportation/Parking

Parking283 assigned enclosed spaces; public parking lot off of Butler St.
BusAll Madison Metro city bus routes are within one block
Car PoolsYes
State Van PoolsYes
Bike Racks4 (2 on plaza; 1 each an 1L and 2L parking levels)

Handicapped Accessibility

Parking2 stalls on each level of the parking ramp
Ramps1 ramp on each parking level; 1 ramp on the NW corner of the 1st floor
EntranceAutomatic door 1L elevator lobby
Restrooms1 stall on each occupied floor in men's and women's
Elevator SignageNo
Telephones1 in the main lobby
Water Fountains1 in the main lobby
Directory Signage2 in the main lobby, 1 each floor in elevator lobbies

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