Reviews for Making of Milwaukee

The average rating for Making of Milwaukee based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-11-06 00:00:00 Njp Goldsmith This one took a long time to read as there was so much information & it was so densely written, but it was worth it. Ever since I read a book on Milwaukee's history many years ago, I've been fascinated with learning more. My ancestors settled in Milwaukee, I've lived in, near or around it in various locations all my life. I did watch the documentary of The Making of Milwaukee, also years ago, & enjoyed it very much. There was a lot I remembered, but there was also so much I didn't know. It was exciting to read about the things/events/places I knew from personal history and/or experience. This was the revised edition which carried the history right up to the present & it made me want to explore more of the area & see all the places in the book. I loved it!

Review # 2 was written on 2019-08-14 00:00:00 Robert Avila Wonderfully researched, this book should be a must-read for anyone who loves my home town. Starting with prehistoric times and walking the reader through the decades up to the early 21st century, every success, struggle and scandal of Milwaukee is depicted in highly descriptive prose and many vintage photos. I learned a lot about our history, both good and bad, and enjoyed every moment of it. This book is a keeper!