![]() Milwaukee was once Beer & Bowling capital of the world. An eclectic blend of a multicultural population and decades of booming economic growth made this city stand apart from the crowd. Return with me on a journey to recall some of the sights, sounds, people and technology of the "Machine Shop of America" my hometown, Milwaukee Wisconsin. Much has gone, some returned, others never changed... We ask that in the spirit of historical preservation, you please consider a donation to keep this service, and the the many Milwaukee Memories alive on the web. We do not sell email addresses, or take tax payer dollars to keep this site operational. We rely solely upon the humble generosity of our viewers, limited sponsors and many enthusiasts. With this in mind, we have posted our donation link below: Enjoy the site & thank you, The Retro Milwaukee historians |
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Since 1880 the Usingers elf's have made sausage & kielbasa the old world way in Milwaukee. Other local delicacies include smoked chubs, Ma Baensch's herring tidbits, Bay View brand pickled eggs, gizzards & pork hocks...yum For the wrestling fans Milwaukee was home of
'Da Crusher'
(Reggie Lisowski) Hear 'The Crusher'
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Goldmanns Army Disciplinary Barracks
Polish Flat