Cathedral Square Park

From Guides to Historic Milwaukee: Juneautown Walking Tour by Mary Ellen Pagel and Virginia Palmer (1965)…

Learning that his rival Byron Kilbourn intended to build a courthouse on this side of the river, Solomon Juneau hurriedly put a builder to work on one in Juneautown. Their small wooden courthouse was replaced in 1869 by a huge red sandstone building, but it, too, eventually proved too small. The gray, classical Milwaukee County Courthouse, which may be seen to the west, succeeded it in 1929. Courthouse Square, renamed Cathedral Park, now contains gardens and a statue of an immigrant mother, erected by William George Bruce in memory of his own and all immigrant mothers.

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Recent Press Releases Referencing Cathedral Square Park

Festive Season Begins Downtown with Holiday Lights Festival kickoff extravaganza on Nov. 21 at Pere Marquette Park

Nov 7th, 2024 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21

Kickoff ceremony to feature fireworks, giveaways and performances from local entertainers

14th Annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest Returns to Cathedral Square Park

Oct 2nd, 2024 by East Town Association

Celebrate German Culture with Live Music, Authentic Food, and Festive Activities October 4-6

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival to brighten downtown visits Nov. 21 – Jan. 1

Sep 24th, 2024 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21

Six-week festival returns with over 500,000 lights, an ornament trail and other festive happenings