These Are the 7 Wonders of Milwaukee
Our city abounds with beauty, so we decided it was time to shine a spotlight on some of the standouts. From an ornate church to a stainless steel tree, here are the sights we deem wondrous.
Our city abounds with beauty, so we decided it was time to shine a spotlight on some of the standouts. From an ornate church to a stainless steel tree, here are the sights we deem wondrous.
The farm in this 1880s photograph is an example of the hundreds that filled the area surrounding the city.
The tradition of the municipal Christmas tree began in 1910.
‘Our Golda’ was the prime minister who made Milwaukee famous.
Long before he died, Francis Collins spent many days at his plot at Forest Home Cemetery.
The school served a small community of fishing families from 1896 to 1919.
And it started with a small herd of deer as its first inhabitants.
If it weren’t for uncounted tons of landfill and a government breakwater, the waves could still be lapping against the bluffs.
Water Street was the retail heart of the city before it became what it is today.
Get a glimpse into the history of this long-standing Milwaukee building.