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Shorewood History
Did you know: The corner of Oakland Ave and Capitol Dr once housed a small grocery store.
13,248
Residents
1917
Shorewood
is named
1.6sq mi
Make up
Shorewood
What’s Going on
Upcoming Events
Shorewood is Celebrating its Quasquicentennial (125th Anniversary)
Shorewood is Celebrating its Quasquicentennial (125th Anniversary) this year.
Shorewood Foundation Celebrating 60th Anniversary
Founded in 1964, it's one of the oldest nonprofits in the state of Wiscnsin.
About Shorewood
Ready for Growth
In 1917, the Village of East Milwaukee was poised for growth. New homes, small businesses, schools and churches were replacing farms, primarily east of Oakland Avenue. Street paving had begun.
