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Wisconsin’s Only Black-Owned Bank Is 100 Years Old

Wisconsin’s Only Black-Owned Bank Is 100 Years Old

Located in high-poverty area and still helping people buy homes.

Milwaukee Walks: Halyard Park Has a Suburban Feel
Milwaukee Walks

Halyard Park Has a Suburban Feel

It’s a neighborhood transformed, with new houses from 1970s and ‘80s, along with restored Victorian homes.

Milwaukee Architecture: The Rise of Suburban Style Homes
Milwaukee Architecture

The Rise of Suburban Style Homes

A variety of Postwar architecture is on display in Milwaukee, as is the counter-revolution of New Urbanist development.