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.
References
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Now Serving: Go Grocer Opens in Third Ward
Jan 29th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
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Plats and Parcels: Taylor’s Plans Two-Story Restaurant Overlooking Cathedral Square
Jan 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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Cathedral Square Now Features Ice Bar, Immersive Art Exhibit
Jan 19th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
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“Lightfield” Immersive Art Coming to Cathedral Square
Dec 13th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
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New Designs For Key Downtown Sites Revealed
Dec 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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Milwaukee Walks: The Streets That Solomon Juneau Planned
Nov 28th, 2022 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Recent Press Releases Referencing Cathedral Square Park
“Lightfield” by HYBYCOZO coming to Cathedral Square Park in January
Dec 13th, 2022 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21World-renowned art duo bringing 24 light-emitting sculptures to Milwaukee for an immersive experience
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival kicks off Nov. 17 with magical lineup
Nov 1st, 2022 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21Kickoff ceremony to feature holiday acts, fireworks and Santa at Pere Marquette Park
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival to dazzle downtown visitors, Nov. 17 – Jan. 1
Oct 20th, 2022 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21Seven-week festival to ring in holiday season with festive lights and jubilant happenings
Citations
- Streetcar rerouted near Cathedral Square Park, upgraded stop planned on Kilbourn - Jun 12th, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business Journal - Sean Ryan