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Greendale Kicks Off 75th Anniversary With National Historic Landmark Designation
The event featured a number of speakers from the village, state and county commemorating Greendale's 75th Diamond Celebration and National Historic Landmark designation.
Greendale kicked off its 75th anniversary in style Wednesday.
The village not only commemorated its own birthday but also its National Historic Landmark designation, which it received last fall.
A number of village, county and state representatives spoke at the event.
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State Senator Mary Lazich and State Rep. Jeff Stone presented a plaque with a proclamation to the village in honor of its anniversary. Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Anthony Staskunas also presented the village with a proclamation plaque.
Other speakers included Greendale Historical Society President Ted Mainella and representatives from the Wisconsin Historical Society and the National Park Service.
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Wednesday was just a taste of the celebration. A bulk of the festivities will take place during Village Days Aug. 7-11. They include hot air balloon rides; a performance by members of the University of Wisconsin band; a laser light show on Broad Street; an alumni reunion village; 75th Anniversary Village Days parade; and fireworks.
Want to learn about Greendale's history? Keep up with the 75th anniversary columns.
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