Milwaukee, Wisconsin consists of many historic neighborhoods, including the Historic Third Ward and South Milwaukee, and was settled by many immigrants from Germany, Poland, and other portions of Europe. Today, the city has rebounded into one of the Midwest’s most populated.
How It Happened
Like many other cities throughout the Midwest, Milwaukee was hit hard by the decline of industrial work after World War II. In the 1980s, work began to preserve Milwaukee’s rich European history through revitalizations of the Historic Third Ward, Lincoln Village, and East Side. Today, there are two ongoing major revitalization projects. The first consists of the lakefront area surrounding Lakeshore State Park with the creation of a man-made island and Wisconsin’s first inner-city state park. The second is a grant to revitalize South Milwaukee’s downtown area, which includes building expansion, design, and structural upgrades.
Lakeshore State Park & Pier Wisconsin
Open year-round, this is Wisconsin’s first urban state park. This is a great spot to hike, fish, or simply enjoy a picnic. Surrounding the park is Pier Wisconsin, which includes various museums like the Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin Museum, which features hands-on exhibits. You can also check out the nearby Marcus Amphitheater if you’re a music lover, and the Milwaukee Art Museum, which has been open since 1888.
Avenues West/ Marquette University
This neighborhood is home to Marquette University. The St. Joan of Arc Chapel on campus was originally built in France during the 15th century, and was donated to the university in 1966. It’s believed to be the oldest chapel in the Western hemisphere still in operation today.
Milwaukee is also known for its brewing history. The Pabst Mansion is located on Wisconsin Avenue, and offers 75-minute-long tours Monday through Saturday through the first and third floors of the mansion. The mansion was home to Captain Frederick Pabst and his family, creators of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.
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