Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is making the kind of confident strides that are vaulting it into elite national status. The stunning new developments are shining examples of a metropolitan area breaking out big time. Of course, there are the good old Milwaukee standbys like world-class restaurants, exciting arts and entertainment options, and the sincere warmth of Milwaukeeans that reflect the best America has to offer. For the most up to date travel and vacation information on Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee, Wisconsin CVB website is the source for information on lodging, restaurants, attractions and events. The website contains information on area weather, maps and other helpful travel aids for what ever you need for an exciting experience.
Historic King Drive's neighborhood roots go back to the mid-1800s, when the area was settled by German immigrants who built homes, churches and schools there. By the early 1900s, these founding German families began moving to newer neighborhoods, making room for a new diversity that filled the district. New ethnic groups moved into the neighborhood and among them were the first African American families. These new African American families followed the community-building pattern of their predecessors, establishing new churches and business, and creating a neighborhood with a new distinct cultural flavor.
Historic King Drive continues to thrive with over $51 million dollars invested in the neighborhood during the past four years, and $110 million work of development planned between 2000 and 2005, including the Harley-Davidson Museum, which will showcase the Harley-Davidson motorcycling experience through an interactive museum and exhibits and presentations about Harley-Davidson history and culture and lifestyle.
Historic Brady Street was an early Milwaukee neighborhood that served as the main street for its immigrant community of Irish, German and Polish settlers during the 1840s, with the ethnic character of the area changing predominantly to Italian during the 1930s and 1940s. During the '60s and early '70s it became the hangout for Milwaukee's "flower power" movement and various underground newspapers.
This diverse community near downtown Milwaukee and within walking distance of the shores of Lake Michigan is now one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Milwaukee with various ethnic restaurants, pubs and coffee shops and small, hip cafes and specialty food shops. The street is known for its unique mix of eclectic shops. Plan a visit to Brady Street soon, sample its wares, shop its stores, view its art, and savor the flavor that is uniquely Brady Street. |
