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Historical Essay

Walker, George H. (1811-1866)

Brief biography of George H. Walker railroad promoter and politician who was twice mayor of Milwaukee (1851, 1853).
Brief biography of George H. Walker railroad promoter and politician who was twice mayor of Milwaukee (1851, 1853).
Historical Essay

Labor Day in Wisconsin

Beyond Beer and Brats
Explore the history of Labor Day celebrations in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

When Beer Was Almost Illegal

A Popular Speaker Sways Opinion
Discover the connection between P.T. Barnum and the 1853 statewide referendum on liquor sales.
Historical Essay

The Wisconsin Free Library Commission - Image Gallery Essay

Photographs of Public Libraries in Wisconsin
Learn about how the Wisconsin Free Library Commission helped to establish and improve free public libraries in Wisconsin.
Property Record

OAK CREEK PKWY AT UP RAILROAD - OAK CREEK PARKWAY

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: Chicago & NorthWestern Railroad Overpass
Reference Number: 142240
Property Record

300 HAWTHORNE AVE

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: FOWLE HOUSE
Reference Number: 146901
Property Record

720 HAWTHORNE AVENUE

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 147083
Property Record

727 HAWTHORNE AVENUE

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 147084
Property Record

707 HAWTHORNE AVENUE

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 147085
Property Record

628 HAWTHORNE AVENUE

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 147086
Property Record

1003 N CHICAGO AVE

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 147139
Property Record

811 MONROE AVE.

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: H.F. Bergmann House
Reference Number: 147171
Property Record

927 Madison Avenue

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 147308
Property Record

over 6th Avenue near Oak Creek Parkway

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: bridge
Reference Number: 147322
Property Record

1800 16th Ave

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: ST. ADALBERT'S CHURCH
Reference Number: 147381
Property Record

507 HAWTHORNE AVENUE

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: FOWLE HOUSE
Reference Number: 148281
Property Record

700 Pine St

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: First Congregation Cemetery
Reference Number: 245606
Property Record

100 HAWTHORNE AVENUE - GRANT PARK GOLF COURSE - GRANT PARK

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: Fowle, Horace Nicholas, House
Reference Number: 8885
Property Record

SW CNR OF MILWAUKEE AVE AND 11TH ST

Community: South Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: South Milwaukee Passenger Station, C&NW
Reference Number: 8888

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