The History of Juneau Avenue

5 thoughts on “City Streets: The History of Juneau Avenue”

1. Tom W. says:

   July 29, 2015 at 7:10 pm

   Thanks for the story, Carl. I love reading these kinds of things. I did have a question: is the replica of the Juneau house based on old photos, ruins, or something else?

   Thanks, Tom (SOIS)

2. Carl says:

   July 30, 2015 at 2:03 pm

   Tom, According to a Sentinel article from July 14, 1988, the replica was made using a woodcut image as the model. The article and the image can be seen at https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1368&dat=19880714&id=uoJQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=khIEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5136,3116161&hl=en.

   Carl

3. Joanne B says:

   August 1, 2015 at 11:09 pm

   Great Article! It is interesting to read about the past of the city and how it influenced what is here now. I can’t wait to read your next book. 🙂

4. Deborah says:

   March 15, 2017 at 10:53 am

   I am wondering about a building at 226 E. Juneau Avenue.
   A catalog from The Milwaukee WPA Handicraft Project (Catalog #10) has that address. It was produced in 1939.
   Just curious if you know what sort of place the women were doing their work in.
   I’m a former resident of Whitefish Bay and have wonderful memories of Milwaukee.
   I live there from 1956 to 1965.

5. Carl says:

   March 15, 2017 at 2:27 pm

   Deborah,

   According to the 1938 Milwaukee city directory, 226 E Juneau was occupied by the Albert H Weinbrenner Co which is listed under “Shoe Manufacturers.”

   Hope this helps.

   Carl