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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13GR_historic-milwaukee_Milwaukee-WI.html
Picture Milwaukee in 1835. Potawatomi and Menomonee tribal lands had been ceded by treaty to the federal government in 1831 and 1833, and the land made available for sale. By 1835 there were 125 hardy settlers living in log cabins and claim shanti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM123K_indian-village-site_Milwaukee-WI.html
This spot, in 1833, was the site of an Indian village under the Potawatomi chief Kenozhoym, or "Lake Pickerel." The village was located near a clear spring, at the foot of a steep bluff, atop which were more wigwams and an Indian cemetery. A wild …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUAZ_straus-building_Milwaukee-WI.html
Built 1924 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUAY_birthplace-of-china-burma-india-veterans-ass-n_Milwaukee-WI.html
On this site, August 28, 1948 was held the 1st CBI National reunion of World War II veterans who organized the CBIVAThis tablet dedicated May 18, 1963
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSV0_steinmeyer-building_Milwaukee-WI.html
Designed by G.B. Ferry and A.C. Clas, erected in 1893 and later for the wholesale and retail grocery firm founded by William Steinmeyer, and designated as a Milwaukee Landmark in 1974 in recognition of its historical and architectural significance…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRF4_turner-hall_Milwaukee-WI.html
Designed by Henry C. Koch, erected in 1882-83, and designated in 1975 as a Milwaukee Landmark in recognition of its architectural, cultural, and historical significance to the community.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR2F_birthplace-of-the-department-of-wisconsin-american-legion_Milwaukee-WI.html
On this site, September 3, 1919, was held the first caucus of World War veterans who organized the Department of Wisconsin of the American LegionJohn C. DavisFirst Department Commander
This tablet dedicated August 8, 1937
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOWW_carl-frederick-zeidler_Milwaukee-WI.html
Milwaukee born and educated, lawyer Carl F. Zeidler became Milwaukee's 33rd mayor in April, 1940, when he defeated Daniel W. Hoan, Socialist mayor since 1916. In April, 1942, Zeidler left office to enter service as a U.S. Navy Lieutenant (j.g.). O…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOAF_pere-marquette-historic-site_Milwaukee-WI.html
Designated as a landmark of the City of Milwaukee in 1972, commemorating the place where Father Marquette, French Jesuit missionary, explorer of the Mississippi Valley and Lake Michigan, camped with two companions on November 23-27, 1674.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNJ6_first-african-american-church-built-in-wisconsin_Milwaukee-WI.html
St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first African-American church built in Wisconsin, once stood on this site. The property was purchased in 1869, the year the congregation was organized. Construction on the St. Mark A.M.E. church beg…