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 The
Village of Shorewood in Milwaukee County is nestled between Lake Michigan on
the east and the Milwaukee River on the west. Bordered on the south by the
City of Milwaukee and by the village of Whitefish Bay on the north, it is a
community of 14,000 built on 1,002 acres—about 1.5 square miles. Originally
part of the Town of Milwaukee, it seceded in 1900 to become East Milwaukee.
In 1917 its name was changed to Shorewood.
The Shorewood Historical Society, formed in 1984, has worked to preserve the
history of this interesting and forward thinking community. It has
collected historic documents, photographs and artifacts of Shorewood’s
past. Through its archives, publications and programs, it has been able to
share this collection with the community. Enjoy browsing
our Web site. Discover our rich history, admire our founders, remember past
events and respect the community we preserve. Note our publications,
programs, and services in sharing this history with the public.
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The Shorewood Historical Society |
