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Historical Essay

Milwaukee, Wisconsin History

History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Vel Phillips's Common Council Desk

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Desk used by Milwaukee Alder Vel Phillips, made by the Northwestern Furniture Company for Milwaukee City Hall, 1895. (Museum object #2007.16.1)
Historical Essay

Atomic Age Evacuation Route Sign

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Evacuation Route road sign used to direct Milwaukee, Wisconsin residents out of town in the event of a potential nuclear bomb detonation, installed 1955-19
Historical Essay

World Series Welcome Sign

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
"Welcome" sign used to decorate lamp posts in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the 1957 World Series. (Museum object #2007.68.1)
Historical Essay

Milwaukee Light Guard Uniform Coat

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Milwaukee Light Guard coat worn by Captain John C. Starkweather, 1858-1861. (Museum object #1957.282)
General Information

Brewers Community Foundation Grant

Brewers Community Foundation, Inc.
Offers grants to nonprofits providing quality programming in health, education, recreation and basic needs, with a focus on low income/disadvantaged youth
Historical Essay

Milwaukee Orphanage Shirt

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Shirt given to a child leaving St. Joseph Orphanage, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, c. 1920. (Museum object #2005.82.1)
Historical Essay

African American Bowling Shirt

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Bowling shirt designed, made and worn by Earlene Fuller of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, c. 1995. (Museum object #2008.176.5)
Historical Essay

Milwaukee Braves Baseball Jersey

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Road jersey worn by Milwaukee Braves first baseman Joe Adcock in 1957. (Museum object #2006.68.1)
Historical Essay

Milwaukee Braves World Series Bat

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Baseball bat issued to Milwaukee Braves second baseman Red Schoendienst for the 1957 World Series. (Museum object #2005.128.1)
Historical Essay

Victor Berger Campaign Banner

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
United States Senate campaign banner for Milwaukee Socialist Congressman Victor L. Berger, April 1918. (Museum object #1992.168)
Historical Essay

Civil War Draft Riots in Wisconsin, 1862

A brief description of the violent attacks that ensued after the Civil War military draft began 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

Teddy Roosevelt Campaign Bandana

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Bandana featuring music score for campaign song "We Want Teddy," used at a Milwaukee campaign rally for Theodore Roosevelt, 1912. (Museum object #1970.204)
General Information

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
WHEDA's programs strive to stimulate affordable housing and economic development throughout the state
Historical Essay

Nativity Scene Crèche Set

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Nativity scene creche set assembled and used by a Polish-American family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin beginning around 1895. (Museum accession #2007.100)
Historical Essay

3100 Gallon 'Bright Beer' Tank

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
"Bright beer" storage tank by Dunck Tank Works, Milwaukee, c 1910. Used by Stevens Point Brewery, Stevens Point, c 1915-1995.(Museum object #2007.83.2)
Historical Essay

Glass Used by Teddy Roosevelt after Assassination Attempt

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Historical Essay

Miss Annie Mae's Church Hat

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Hat worn by Annie Mae McClain to services at the Tabernacle Community Baptist Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Museum object #2006.103.2)
General Information

HOPE VI Main Street Program

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development
This program provides assistance to smaller communities developing affordable housing undertaken in connection with a Main Street evitalization effort.

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