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Calvary Cemetery contains a monument dedicated to the approximately 430 people who died with the sinking of the Lady Elgin on Lake Michigan in 1860. Most of those lost in the tragedy were from Milwaukee's Third Ward Irish community and is the second greatest loss of life seen on the Great Lakes.
He built Milwaukee's first store and first inn, and was recognized for his leadership among newcomers to Milwaukee. In 1837 he started the Milwaukee Sentinel, which would become the oldest continuously operating business in Wisconsin. He was the first mayor of Milwaukee from 1846 until 1847, and was appointed its first postmaster. Solomon ...
Pages in category "Burials at Calvary Cemetery (Milwaukee)" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Historic sections are the Sentinel's 1918 4-story cast concrete office building [181] and the Journal's 1924 5-story Art Deco pink office building (pictured) designed by Frank Chase, with its frieze depicting the history of communications in 6-foot relief figures carved by Arthur Weary.
Church dedicated in 1921. Part of Northwest Milwaukee Catholic Parishes [27] St. Francis of Assisi 1927 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Founded in 1871. Church dedicated in 1877 [28] St. Gregory the Great 3160 S. 63rd St, Founded in 1955, church dedicated in 1957 [29] St. Hedwig: 1702 N. Humboldt Ave. Founded in 1871, the second Polish parish in Milwaukee.
German Heritage Walking Tour: Tourists will learn about notable German people and places in Milwaukee history. 2 hours. $20 for adults, $5 for ages 6-11, free for kids 5 and under.
The Stories of Strength — Honoring Black Milwaukeeans walking tour is Nov. 23.
Drew was a member of the Assembly during the 1868, 1869 and 1876 sessions. [3] Previously, he had been a member of the school board of Milwaukee from 1863 to 1865 and of the board of supervisors of Milwaukee County in 1863.