Carl Baehr
City Streets

Astor Street Was For The “Bluebellies”

The highest point between lake and river was where wealthiest people settled.

By - Nov 12th, 2015 03:03 pm

The highest point between lake and river was where wealthiest people settled. Back to the full article.

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Categories: City Streets, History

3 thoughts on “City Streets: Astor Street Was For The “Bluebellies””

  1. John Wamser says:

    Excellent article. I enjoy local history. Our city sure has an interesting one. Thank you for this contribution.

  2. Mary Larson says:

    Although I do not live in mMilwaukee, I, too, teal enjoy the flavor of this city. Many from my parents’ family, siblings and their children have made this their home and I spent a lot of the summertimes here. The skyline contiinues to be more beautiful and the improvements downtown are great. The architectural diversity is super. Thank you for your coverage.

  3. George Wagner says:

    Excellent article. I’ve heard of the wealthy called Blue Bloods but never Bluebellies? Some internet dictionaries indicate it as a slang for Union soldiers in the Civil War. Any other thoughts on this?

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