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A History of the Irish in Milwaukee

March 5, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free

Local columnist, author, genealogist, and historian Carl Baehr presents information from his new book, “From the Emerald Isle to the Cream City: A History of the Irish in Milwaukee” in the Rare Books Room of Central Library, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Baehr, a native Milwaukeean, also wrote “Milwaukee Streets: The Stories Behind Their Names,” which was awarded the 1994 Gambrinus Prize. He writes the City Streets column for Urban Milwaukee. The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the program.

Details

Date:
March 5, 2019
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=93861

Venue

Milwaukee Public Library Central Library
814 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233 United States
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Phone:
414-286-3000
Website:
http://www.mpl.org/hours_locations/central.php