Westown is the neighborhood representing the west side of downtown Milwaukee.
Closed in 1963. Commonly known as the North Shore Line.
In Milwaukee the company maintained a terminal at N. 6th St. and W. Michigan St. It also operates the Harrison Street Shops at the southeast corner of S. 6th St. and W. Harrison Ave.
The shops site is today occupied by St. Augustine Preparatory Academy. The Westown terminal is today the site of the 501 W. Michigan St. office building.
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References
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Friday Photos: St. Augustine’s New Elementary School Quickly Rising
Jan 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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Plats and Parcels: 18 Southside Homes Being Demolished for New School
Jan 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
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What’s It Worth?: Old Blue Cross Building Once Cost $28 Million
Dec 12th, 2019 by Michael Horne
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Norquist: Why Milwaukee Needs a Streetcar
Aug 24th, 2018 by John Norquist
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A Short History of Milwaukee’s Old Streetcar System
Mar 31st, 2015 by Ken Smith
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The City Cyclist: The North Shore Spur
Aug 19th, 2011 by Mark Wenzel
Recent Press Releases Referencing Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad
Spring Gallery Night and Day to be held April 15 and 16, 2016
Mar 23rd, 2016 by Historic Third Ward AssociationThis spring, the quarterly event showcases 49 venues throughout the downtown Milwaukee area.
Ald. Witkowski to host South Side Garden District history discussions
Nov 19th, 2015 by Ald. Terry WitkowskiSouth Side residents with memories of the Airway Theater, the Palomar Roller Skating Rink, the pole sitter at Southgate or the days of the North Shore Line will have two unique opportunities in December to share their experiences and pictures and reminisce with their neighbors.
