Content referencing Wilbur Halyard

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.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: The Rise and Fall of Bronzeville
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

The Rise and Fall of Bronzeville

At its peak in the 1930s to 1950s, it had quite a history.