Information

Research

Digital Archives

View our online digital collection of images, newspapers and historical articles.

Archive Collection

Peruse Copperdome yearbooks, newsletters and documents.

Photo Gallery

See images of historical buildings, people and history.

Fun Facts

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

Lake Bluff Elementary Centennial

Lake Bluff Elementary Centennial

Celebrate Lake Bluff Elementary School's Centennial Birthday Sept. 21st!

Shorewood Foundation Celebrating 60th Anniversary

Shorewood Foundation Celebrating 60th Anniversary

Founded in 1964, it's one of the oldest nonprofits in the state of Wiscnsin.

Walking Tours

Walking Tours

The Shorewood Historical Society has many self-guided walking tours.

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.