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# Shorewood Historical Society

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- [News & Events](https://shorewoodhistory.org/news-events/) - Use this static Page to test the Theme's handling of the Blog Posts Index page. If the site is set to display a static Page on the Front Page, and this Page is set to display the Blog Posts Index, then this text should not appear.
- [2026: Focus on Oakland Avenue](https://shorewoodhistory.org/2026-focus-on-oakland-avenue/) - Construction inspires interest in Oakland’s long history
- [42nd Annual Dinner Meeting May 7](https://shorewoodhistory.org/42nd-annual-dinner-meeting-may-7/) - Annual Dinner Meeting and Program on May 7 will Commemorate 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
- [Walking Tours](https://shorewoodhistory.org/met-art-frame-museum/) - The Shorewood Historical Society has many self-guided walking tours.

## Pages

- [Home](https://shorewoodhistory.org/) - for generations See All Events Shorewood Historical Society where we are today About Us History of shorewood As one of the first suburbs to develop north of the City of Milwaukee, Shorewood is a historically significant Village. The Shorewood Historical Society encourages preservation, conducts research and provides educational experiences to document our past and inspire
- [Board](https://shorewoodhistory.org/about-shs/board/) - Members of the Board President: Kathy KeanVice President: Alex VagelatosSecretary: Mary JorgensenTreasurer: Priscilla SharplessJennifer AndersonNatalie CarrollRobert DeanPaige HammondKaren de HartogGretchen FairweatherAndrew LascaCarol McWadeChristine MuellerAlan Purintun
- [Contact Us](https://shorewoodhistory.org/contact-us/) - Contact Info 3930 North Murray Ave Shorewood WI, 53211 Sheldon Room Open to Public by appointment Email: shorewoodhistory@yahoo.com
- [Historic Preservation](https://shorewoodhistory.org/shorewood-homes/historic-preservation/) - Historic Preservation Shorewood’s inherited built environment, most of which was constructed in the early 20th century, illustrates the story of Shorewood’s development.It is notable that the 2011 Architectural Survey of Shorewood, WI concluded that as many as eight neighborhoods could qualify for consideration for historic district designation because of the large number of high-quality well-designed
- [Architecture](https://shorewoodhistory.org/shorewood-homes/architecture/) - Architecture Shorewood is rich in architectural diversity, having representative buildings from every decade starting from the 1880s. From its early 20th century Lake Drive “gold coast” mansions to the many blocks of more modest bungalows and duplexes, to its modern apartment buildings, it is a unique collection of a variety of styles in a relatively
- [Village History](https://shorewoodhistory.org/about-shs/village-history/) - Village History Between the Lake and the RiverOriginally, the area we now know as Shorewood was hunting and fishing grounds for the Sioux and Algonquin Indians. A branch of the Sauk Trail, which ran from current Green Bay to Milwaukee, passed through the area. Two burial mounds were uncovered in current Hubbard Park in the
- [Walking / Biking Tours](https://shorewoodhistory.org/tours/walking-biking-tours/) - Walking / Biking Tour 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.Members of the Village Board of East Milwaukee (incorporated in 1900) decided the growing community needed a more significant name “Shorewood,” inspired by
- [In-House Research](https://shorewoodhistory.org/research-collections/in-house-research/) - In-House Research In-House Research, a project of the Shorewood Historical Society, has gathered all of the Society’s home history resources in the Sheldon Room in the Village Center. Resources, including telephone directories, maps, old street names and numbers, house design plans, architect information and many pictures are available for research on individual homes and other
- [Society Newsletters](https://shorewoodhistory.org/research-collections/society-newsletters/) - Newsletters The Shorewood Historical Society Newsletter is a quarterly publication that is mailed (paper or digital copy) to all of our members. Content is a combination of Village history and current events.Access archived (and word searchable) issues of the Newsletter in our Digital Archives. 2025 Issue 1Issue 2 2024 Issue 1Issue 2Issue 3Issue 4 2023
- [Digital Archives](https://shorewoodhistory.org/research-collections/digital-archives/) - Digital Archives The Shorewood Historical Society is pleased to provide digital copies of Shorewood newspapers for public access. Currently, papers from 1923 – 1980 are available for viewing; 1981-2004 papers are in the process of being added to the collection. Shorewood High School’s yearbook, the Copperdome, is also part of our digital collection. All yearbooks
- [Thank you](https://shorewoodhistory.org/join-and-support-us/membership/thank-you/) - Thank you
- [Historical Marker Maps](https://shorewoodhistory.org/tours/historical-markers/) - Historical Sign Locations Milwaukee County Landmarks in Shorewood Thomas Bossert House Benjamin Church House Ernest Flagg stone masonry house Erwin Cords House Ernest Flagg stone masonry house Seneca W. and Bertha Hatch House Ernest Flagg stone masonry house Henry A. Meyer House Ernest Flagg stone masonry house George E. Morgan House Ernest Flagg stone masonry
- [Research your home](https://shorewoodhistory.org/shorewood-homes/research-your-home/) - Research Your Home To discover all there is to know about your house involves the skills, knowledge and doggedness of a history detective. To aid you in this journey the Shorewood Historical Society has prepared a road map to help you discover:Who owned your land – original sale from U. S government and subsequent ownersWho
- [Events & Tours](https://shorewoodhistory.org/events-tours/) - The Shorewood Historical Society is celebrating the centennial of many of its schools. Walking tours and presentations at the Shorewood Public Library are given throughout the year. Lake Bluff Elementary CentennialLake Bluff Elementary School celebrated it's centennail birthday Saturday, Sept. 21st with self-guided tours, cupcakes, beverages, and dedication ceremony on the western side of the
- [Membership Payment](https://shorewoodhistory.org/join-and-support-us/membership/membership-payment/) - Membership Payment
- [Shorewood Photos](https://shorewoodhistory.org/research-collections/shorewood-photos/) - Shorewood Photo Gallery
- [Publication and Gift Store](https://shorewoodhistory.org/about-shs/publications-gift-store/) - Publications & Gifts The following books are available at the Service Desk in Village Hall or directly from the Historical Society. Place your order here. (Mailing fee: $3.00) Images of America - Shorewood Wisconsin Pictorial history of Shorewood including numerous early 20th century photos from the archive of the Shorewood Historical Society.Published by Arcadia Press,
- [Donate](https://shorewoodhistory.org/join-and-support-us/donate/) - Donate Artifacts The Society welcomes donations of items directly related to Shorewood history. Pictures and printed material are particularly welcome. Because our storage space is limited, we cannot accept larger items such as old furniture, household goods or clothing unless they have a direct link to Shorewood.Donated items become the property of the Shorewood Historical
- [About SHS](https://shorewoodhistory.org/about-shs/) - About Shorewood Historical Society Shorewood Historical Society As a community grows so does its need to remember and record its history. In 1982, the Shorewood Village Board established an ad hoc committee to draft recommendations for the formation of an historical society. On May 4, 1984, the Shorewood Historical Society was officially established as a
- [Historical Markers](https://shorewoodhistory.org/tours/historical-markers-2/) - Historical Signs Shorewood’s Southwest SectorPrior to its housing boom in the 1920s, Shorewood hosted five nature-inspired and raucous amusement parks, and the sprawling Oakland Car Station and Trainmen’s building, in operation until the 1960s.All eventually disappeared, but before then the southwest quadrant – Edgewood Avenue on the south, Milwaukee River to the west, Oakland Avenue
- [Volunteer](https://shorewoodhistory.org/join-and-support-us/volunteer/) - Volunteer The Shorewood Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization. Donations of time and talent by volunteers are necessary to fulfill our mission: to Preserve and to Educate.Volunteer OpportunitiesServe on our Board of Directors – Set priorities, oversee projects, membership and budgetAssist in the Archives – Solicit, sort, process and safely store donations; respond to requests
- [Birthday Markers](https://shorewoodhistory.org/tours/birthday-markers/) - Birthday Markers Shorewood’s Birthday Markers are granite stones placed in front of homes to indicate the year the house was built. Walk through Shorewood neighborhoods, note the dates on the birthday markers and start to visualize when and how the neighborhood developed.Note the dates, then check the home’s architecture. Pre-1900 will probably be farm-house style.
- [Interpretive Signs](https://shorewoodhistory.org/tours/interpretive-signs/) - Shorewood Interpretive Signs Village Central (Murray Ave. between the Village Hall and North Shore Fire Dept.)The current Village Hall became the center of Village government and services in 1916. The addition of the Safety Building (fire and police, 1928) and library (1962), plus offices for the Health Dept., Senior Resource Center and the Historical Society
- [Tours](https://shorewoodhistory.org/tours/) - Tours Just minutes from downtown Milwaukee, the village of Shorewood beckons visitors with its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and undeniable Midwestern charm. Our tours will immerse you in the rich tapestry of this vibrant community, unveiling its storied past, celebrated landmarks, and hidden gems.From the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan to the bustling Oakland Avenue
- [Membership](https://shorewoodhistory.org/join-and-support-us/membership/) - Membership If you have a history in Shorewood, we want you as a member of the Shorewood Historical Society. If you value and enjoy the history of the Shorewood community, we want you as a member of the Shorewood Historical Society. Your support ensures that the Society will preserve and tell the story about the
- [Archived Collections](https://shorewoodhistory.org/research-collections/archived-collections/) - Archive Collections The Shorewood Historical Society collects, preserves, and stores documents, images and objects that help us share Shorewood’s stories. The collections reflect the history of Shorewood from its beginnings to the present. Collections are housed in our archives and are available for viewing by appointment. History of Shorewood and East Milwaukee – Building a
- [Shorewood Homes](https://shorewoodhistory.org/shorewood-homes/) - Shorewood is a showcase of architectural styles including all of the revival styles popular in the early 20th century (Tudor, Colonial, Georgian, Mediterranean) and a variety of bungalows and craftsman styles. There are also some farm houses, four-squares, and mid-century modern. We have an unusual number of duplexes, 1920s apartments and modern condos. Every block
- [Research & Collections](https://shorewoodhistory.org/research-collections/) - Our archive is a combination of donated artifacts (pictures, documents) and digital resources. Although we welcome individuals to view our physically archived material, our goal, over time, is to digitize as much of our collection as possible and make it accessible from anywhere.
- [Join & Support Us](https://shorewoodhistory.org/join-and-support-us/) - The Shorewood Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization. We are supported financially by approximately 200 members and by donations. In-kind assistance is provided by the Village of Shorewood. Artifacts are donated to our archives that help us tell Shorewood’s story.
- [Village Links](https://shorewoodhistory.org/about-shs/village-links/) - Village Links Village Services Village of ShorewoodSchool District of ShorewoodShorewood LibraryShorewood Business Improvement District (BID) History Resources Historic MilwaukeeMilwaukee County Historical SocietyWisconsin Historical SocietyNational Park Service/Historic Preservation Briefs
- [Newsletter](https://shorewoodhistory.org/newsletter-2/) - [newsletter]

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