James S. Buck, a Milwaukee historian.
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City Streets
Holton Street Named For Abolitionist
Edward Dwight Holton: teetotaler, abolitionist, storekeeper, bank president and public servant.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Carl Baehr
City Streets
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
City Streets
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
City Streets
Runaway Horses Plagued Vliet Street
Killing and injuring many in the 19th century. Then the streetcar arrived.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Carl Baehr
City Streets
The 12 Segments of McKinley Avenue
Including Cold Spring area that held horse races and set world speed record.
Jul 1st, 2016 by Carl Baehr
City Streets
Downer Avenue and Two “Spite” Houses
Both tales of revenge have a connection to Judge Jason Downer.
Jun 16th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
City Streets
How Elizabeth St. Became National Ave.
Its name was changed in 1870s but many still used the old name for decades.
Jan 29th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
