Content referencing Charles B. Whitnall
Riverwest Is a Melting Pot
Its historic mix of cultures and ethnicities continues to this day and, and creates a unique walk.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted
Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Gordon Place is Rich with Milwaukee History
The street gets its name from an early Milwaukee family, with ties to the founding of the parks system.
May 25th, 2021 by Carl Baehr
Riverwest Victorian Duplex
Large, six-bedroom duplex is fully rented. Great for investors, Airbnb or an owner-occupant.
Aug 15th, 2019 by Urban Milwaukee
The Whitnall House
One of handful of Pre-Civil War homes in City, was birthplace of the "Father of Milwaukee Parks System."
Sep 21st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Whitnall Ave. Named After “Father” of Parks
And Gordon Park is named for his son.
Sep 15th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Will Some County Parks Be Closed?
Survey from Abele administration offers this as possible solution. But why?
Sep 7th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Wahl Ave. Named After “Grandfather” of Parks
Before Whitnall there was Christian Wahl, who helped create city’s parks system.
Sep 2nd, 2016 by Carl Baehr
County Faces Issues When Replacing Bridges
Past decisions on bridges created "adverse impacts."
Aug 22nd, 2016 by Virginia Small
Abele Quietly Changes Brown Deer Park
Circular road through park becomes dead end to create golf driving range.
May 5th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Could Abele Sell County Parks?
Abele says he won’t, but state law allows sale of 43 parks. Supervisors move to bar this.
Jan 31st, 2016 by Virginia Small
