Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
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.
A well-known Milwaukee historic building facing possible demolition will receive emergency stabilization work under a new proposal.. Calvary Cemetery's gatehouse, 5503 W. Blue Mound Road, was ...
A Wisconsin historical marker in the historic third ward in Milwaukee commemorates the tragedy. Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee has a monument dedicated to the Lady Elgin disaster and the many lost in the tragedy who are buried there. Songwriter Henry Clay Work penned the memorial song "Lost on the Lady Elgin" in 1861. [15]
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.
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. Beyond Brady ...
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 .
The Stories of Strength — Honoring Black Milwaukeeans walking tour is Nov. 23.
He was vice president of the Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce, delegate to the National Board of Trade, regent of the University of Wisconsin, and trustee of the Milwaukee Public Library. [2] Keenan died of a stroke at his home in Milwaukee, on August 20, 1898. [4] He was buried at Milwaukee's historic Calvary Cemetery. [1]