City Streets
Custer’s Last Stand in Milwaukee
There’s still a city street that honors him. Or is it named after a Town of Granville settler?
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Carl Baehr
The Return of Streets With Two Names
1920s program purged most, but streets with multiple names popping up in recent decades.
Dec 27th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
Why Does City Have Two Pierce Streets?
One in Riverwest, one on South Side, each named in 1850s after different people.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Carl Baehr
Schlinger Ave. Named After Vaunted Wolf Hunter
George Schlinger came from Prussia, had 14 children and some heartbreaking losses.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
Murray Ave. Named for Early Real Estate Investor
Scottish immigrant and early Milwaukeean James Murray figured into history of city.
Aug 5th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
A Great Street Named Newberry
Newberry Boulevard has style, charm and park in the middle.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
The Quonsets of Bay Street
Temporary homes for WWII Veterans are the only development ever to land on the west side of S. Bay Street.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
Atkinson Name Was Twice Opposed
Avenue named after first State Veterinarian, but many wanted changed to Malcolm X.
May 3rd, 2019 by Carl Baehr
Hawley Rd. Honors First Register of Deeds
Cyrus Hawley got rich on real estate and was an opponent of immigrant militia companies.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
The Rise and Fall of John Keefe
Keefe Ave was named after wealthy businessman, later disgraced for embezzling.
Apr 2nd, 2019 by Carl Baehr
Chase Ave. Was First Road to Chicago
It honors doctor, brickmaker, glass manufacturer, legislator and school commissioner Enoch Chase.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
The Man Who Made This Cream City
Manufacturer George Burnham helped make city famous for cream-colored bricks, named a south side street.
Feb 25th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
