Explore Milwaukee’s streets and streetcar routes in one complete, historic guide.
This compact, early 20th‑century directory combines a city street and house‑number directory with detailed diagrams of the 28 electric car lines. It includes transfer options, fare information, and a practical map system designed for both residents and visitors navigating Milwaukee and its suburbs. The book also features illustrated street diagrams, a lake shore promenade section, and an organized street index to help readers plan trips across the city.
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Excerpt from Caspar's Guide and Map of the City of Milwaukee: Directory of Streets, House Numbers and Electric Car Lines; With Special Diagrams of the 28 Car Lines About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the bustling city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as it existed in the early 20th century. More than just a travelogue, the book delves into the city's vibrant culture, offering insightful observations on its social life, commercial enterprises, and evolving urban landscape. The author's meticulous attention to detail provides a vivid picture of Milwaukee's social fabric, capturing the diversity of its inhabitants and the unique blend of German and American influences that shaped the city's character. The book paints a picture of a city that was rapidly growing and evolving, grappling with the challenges and opportunities of urbanization. Beyond the practicalities of navigation and accommodation, the author explores themes of community, identity, and the changing nature of a city in flux. The book's detailed descriptions of parks, institutions, and social clubs offer a glimpse into the leisure activities and social structures that defined daily life in Milwaukee. This fascinating guide provides a window into the past, offering a valuable glimpse into the unique social, cultural, and economic forces that shaped Milwaukee into the city it is today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332109746_0
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