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

“Lightfield” by HYBYCOZO coming to Cathedral Square Park in January

Dec 13th, 2022 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21

World-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 21

Kickoff 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 21

Seven-week festival to ring in holiday season with festive lights and jubilant happenings