Wisconsin Suburbs

The first houses in University Heights (on the hill) in Madison, WI. 1898.
From The Wisconsin Historical Society Archives Collection. WHi(x3)8612

Many of the neighborhoods that we think of today as the center of our cities were developed as early suburbs. Tour some of Wisconsin's most historic neighborhoods and learn about the historical forces that have shaped where our homes are, and the places where we live. See some of Wisconsin's most unique, interesting and beautiful old neighborhoods and find out how they developed.