Thursday, May 16, 2013
Steve Peters has a "then and now" Greendale photo history book ready to be printed. He just needs some financial backing.
Steve Peters has just about everything he needs to publish and print a 160-page history photo book depicting Greendale’s 75-year history. He has more all the photos he wants: 75 photos of Greendale back then, and 75 of Greendale now. He also has the entire book already designed and layed out. All he needs now is a little financial backing. Peters, a frequent contributor to Greendale Patch through his weekly “revisited” column, has set up an online fundraiser to raise the $4,800 he says he needs to bound and print 250 soft cover books of Greendale, Wisconsin: Then and Now. The book depicts 75 photos taken in Greendale in the 1930s, such as shots of Village Hall, original homes and downtown shops, paired up with photos taken in the exact …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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. 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. Wednesday was just a taste of the celebration. A bulk of the festivities…
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Week No. 34: Hawaiian Summer was the theme for the 2013 winter event on Broad Street. And the Greendale Ice Rink is gaining a lot of fans.
History records and explains past events, while folklore preserves what people widely remember. History and Folklore! On Saturday Feb. 9, the Greendale Village Business Association held its annual winter event on Broad Street. The events name, ‘I Left My Heart On Broad Street’, refers to its date always near or on Valentine’s Day. This year the theme of Hawaiian Summer added some fun entertainment and warmth to the days’ activities, including: Ice Sculpting contest with the Hawaiian theme for the sculptures. Chili cook-off (Hawaiian Chili with Spam???) Ice skating on the Greendale Ice Rink Penguin Bowling for the kids (Penguins in Hawaii???) Store and Restaurant specials Hawaiian-style wedding vow renewals Hawaiian dance and entertainment …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Week #35: The picture of the parishioners outside the Tri City State Bank building is an iconic symbol of St. Stephen the Martyr Lutheran Church, Greendale’s youngest church.
History records and explains past events, while folklore preserves what people widely remember. History and Folklore! St. Stephen The Martyr Lutheran Church – 6101 S. 51st St., Greendale WI 53129 When I first visited St. Stephen the Martyr Lutheran Church to work on this story, I saw this large picture of the congregation outside the Tri City State Bank building. My immediate reaction was that this was an iconic picture. As I learned more about the church’s beginnings and its history, my fascination with the picture increased. I wondered if anyone had ever put names to all the faces, and where all of the children are today. We’ll probably never know, but that’s the fun and fascination of history, the mystery behind it all. The other thing …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Week #36: Since 1940 the Greendale Community Church has continued to grow, expanding its facilities and its service to the greater community.
History records and explains past events, while folklore preserves what people widely remember. History and Folklore! Greendale Community Church, United Church of Christ - 6015 Clover Lane, Greendale 53129 An Open House this past Sunday, Jan. 27, celebrated the completion of the Education Wing at the Greendale Community Church. This wing provides a new main entrance more accessible to parking, nine new classrooms, a new nursery, and accessible bathrooms. Starting in the spring of 2002 the congregation expressed a desire for higher quality space for programs and education. History has shown that when this congregation believes in something they make it happen. Now, slightly over a decade later, the new Education Wing is a reality. I toured …
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Week #37: In 1935, the government's order to create three ‘Greenbelt Towns’, their selection, and the purchase of farmland for the one eventually to be called ‘Greendale’ was accomplished.
History records and explains past events, while folklore preserves what people widely remember. History and Folklore! On April 30, 1935 President Roosevelt signed the executive order authorizing the creation of ‘Greenbelt Towns’. The Resettlement Administration (RA) was created to supervise the projects. The concept was very controversial and many political, social and economic compromises had to be worked out before starting. As many as 100 cities were considered for first three communities to be built. The area southwest of Milwaukee fit the criteria established by the RA. It was near a major city (10 to 15 miles) that could provide jobs, had enough available land for purchase to accommodate developing a Village Center, shops, community …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Week#38: The Trimborn Farmhouse is a wonderful example of the Milwaukee Cream City brick construction of the mid 1850’s. The Farmhouse is part of the historically significant Trimborn Farm in Greendale, and the lime production industry in Wisconsin.
History records and explains past events, while folklore preserves what people widely remember. Historic Houses in Greendale! The fourth house in the series of historic Greendale houses is the Trimborn Farmhouse located on Trimborn Farm. The Trimborn Farm complex (including the Jeremiah Curtin House) is about 7 acres owned by the Milwaukee County Park System. Trimborn Farm was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1980. Editor’s Note: First three houses in the series were Ross Lodge (see Week#46), Jeremiah Curtin House (see Week#44), and The Silo House (see Week#41). Trimborn Farmhouse – 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale, WI 53129 The Trimborn Farmhouse is part of the overall Trimborn Farm complex. The farm had its beginnings …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Week #39: The partying has begun! Greendale’s 75th Anniversary year is finally here. Community organizations, churches, schools, along with the Public Celebrations and 75th Anniversary Committee have activities planned throughout the entire year.
History records and explains past events, while folklore preserves what people widely remember. History and Folklore! The story of the Greendale is truly a unique one. Three Greenbelt towns were built as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal projects following the Great Depression. They were Greenbelt, Maryland, Greenhills, Ohio and Greendale, Wisconsin. The most important aspect of these towns was to provide low income families with affordable housing to raise their children in a safe environment and have large open "green" spaces. In May of 1936 construction began on the 366 buildings with 572 total living units for Greendale. Public interest during the building of this planned community was phenomenal, with over a half …
Greendale residents are being given the first opportunity Friday and Saturday to purchase tickets for this summer's 'Fifth Quarter Perfomance by Members of the Badger Band' on August 8, 2013.
Advance Ticket Sales this Friday and Saturday Before being offered to the general public, this Friday and Saturday tickets will be sold to Greendale residents for this summer's 'Fifth Quarter Performance by Members of the Badger Band'. The details of the sale are: Greendale Safety Center - 5911 W. Grange Ave Friday January 11 - 12:00pm to 7:00pm Saturday January 12 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Price per Ticket: $5.00 (Note: cash preferred, credit cards not able to be processed) This year Greendale is celebrating its 75th Anniversary. The Greendale Public Celebrations Committee, working under the direction of the Village President and the Village Trustees, have planned a fabulous party for Village Days 2013. One of the grand …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Greendale's 75th Anniversary Committee has been working hard putting together the diamond celebration.
Greendale's 75th Anniversary celebrations don't start till August 2013 but this does not mean the committee has not been working hard to plan out the events. The diamond celebration will include a five day extravaganza that includes hot air balloon rides, retro 40's cars and costumes, Badger Band, laser light show, alumni reunion, parade, fireworks and more. Below are some scheduled events so far. Also, why wait till August to start celebrating. Join in the celebration by reading the 75th Anniversary columns here on Patch. Columns include Greendale history, people, news and more. Wednesday, 8/7/2013 Hot Air Balloon Rides, Brinkman Field 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Retro 40's on Broad Street, Vintage Cars and Period Costumes, FDR and Eleanor, Swing …
Steve Peters
7:22 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013
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