The History of Milwaukee’s ‘Little Pink Church’
The church, which was demolished in 1967, was the social and spiritual anchor of the city’s Italian community.
The church, which was demolished in 1967, was the social and spiritual anchor of the city’s Italian community.
For most of the 20th century, train stations were the grand entrances to America’s cities, and Milwaukee had two beauties.
The Water Street and Wisconsin Avenue intersection was even busier than it is today back in 1900.
This photo of Estabrook Park is just one example of the parks system’s Depression-era expansion.
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.