Blarney Run/Walk
March 10th, 11:30am
Kneeland-Walker House Tours
March 17th, 10:30am
By reservation only
$5 non-members, Free to members
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The Wauwatosa Historical Society is proud to pay homage to the people, life, structures, and heritage of this community. Native Americans first lived in the wilderness that would become Wauwatosa. The United States government entered into treaties with the Menomonee and Potawatomi Indians in the 1830s.
Wauwatosa was the first settlement in Milwaukee County of that decade, apart from the settlement that became the City of Milwaukee. Wauwatosa incorporated as a village in 1892, and was followed by designation as a fouth class city in 1897
The Wauwatosa Historical Society carries out its mission of education and preservation through the two properties it operates:
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In
1987, the Wauwatosa Historical Society purchased a stately
Victorian house, a coach house, and 1.5 acres of gardens and
grounds. The Kneeland-Walker House is now being used for various educational programs, preservation work, archival storage, artifact displays, and community events. This treasure stands as one of Wauwatosa's greatest community
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The Little Red Store is part of Wauwatosa's earliest history as the oldest remaining post office in Milwaukee County. This building has also served throughout the years as a railroad station, general store, library, a place for political groups, harness shop, grocery, and plumbing shop. Currently owned by the City of Wauwatosa, but operated by the society. |
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Who is this man elected
Governor of Wisconsin in 1876
and purchased land in
Wauwatosa from
Leander Gridley?
Answer on the
Research Library Page
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