Milwaukee: A City Built on Water | Program |
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 เม.ย. 2015
- [Original Airdate: April 22, 2015]
Historian John Gurda explores how the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan spurred Milwaukee's growth. The settlers used rivers and Lake Michigan to transport grain, lumber, leather and beer, but water was just as important for play as it was for work. Gurda explains how the Milwaukee River became a destination for fun. Learn how the lower Milwaukee River was eventually reduced to an open sewer by 1900, with Lake Michigan suffering similar indignities. Only in recent decades have the currents turned for the better. From the Milwaukee River Greenway to the reborn Menomonee Valley to the cultural theme park on our downtown lakefront, the patterns of the past are being reversed, providing cause for celebration as well as concern.
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My daddy worked for Schlitz. You know they allowed the workers to drink all the beer they wanted back on the job before the 1980's. I can't imagine being stoned drunk and working with machinery. There were a few that got hurt, but I never heard much about it.
Many thanks to John Gurda for all he has done to inform us about the history and making of our historic city!
Funny, its almost like TH-cam knew I was feeling homesick for my beloved Milwaukee. Thank you, it brings me joy to see home the good and the bad!
Alice Cooper brought me here
I really enjoyed this video. Milwaukee is such an "under the radar" destination. Thanks for showing it off and detailing it's unique history!
...and who told you that God didn't answer? He knows what you are going through, he listened and the answer, given, is on its way...
My great great grandfather built a sawmill on the Milwaukee river in the 1850’s in a little town called Ebleville named after him. The town is now called New Fane.
Someone teach him how to say decades.
Solid documentary, actually learned a thing or two. No such thing as useless knowledge, so long as it's nonfiction.
Great work, John and Claudia. You've added a great work that defines who we are as a city. Thanks.
Loved MILWAUKEE back in late 68. I still remember my teacher Miss O'Keefe😊.....
1-29-2021- YOU DID A BEUTIFUL JOB ON THIS MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY . I WAS BORN IN MILWAUKEE STILL LIVE HERE JACKSON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD SAYS HELLO AND GOD BLESS YOU JOHN. AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR GREAT WORK BRINGING HISTORY HOME TO US TO ENJOY.
This is a good video. I have have been gone 50 plus years but love Milwaukee. Thank you John Gurda.
Excellent program! Mr. Gurda nails it, as usual.
Excellent video. Wonderful old photos and video, and surprising revelations, even for a lifelong resident.
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Awesome, loved Making of Milwaukee and this is just as fascinating.
several times this art of work brought tears to my eyes
A great story of the city’s history, much thanks. Seems like it would have been a cool time to have been alive.
thank you for this video. i love to learn about our history. I was born and raised in south side of Milwaukee near all those buildings. I've always wondered what they were. Thank you for sharing the information.