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…
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The 75th anniversary celebration starts with a ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in front of Village Hall.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
A grand opening and the kickoff to the Village's big summer anniversary celebration highlight an exciting week.
The Village has two big events on the docket this week. LongHorn Steakhouse, 5220 S. 76th St., the latest edition to the Southridge area, is scheduled to open Monday, April 29, following a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event at 11 a.m. The 6,221-square-foot restaurant will seat more than 240 guests and will create approximately 100 new jobs. The kickoff to the Village of Greendale’s 75th Anniversary celebration is two days later. On Wednesday, May 1, the Village will commemorate its official anniversary date – Greendale opened to new residents on May 1, 1938 – and its National Historic Landmark designation, which it received last fall. The event is slated for 4 p.m. on the front lawn of Village Hall. Local and state officials will be on hand …
Friday, April 26, 2013
A special ceremony is planned for Wednesday, May 1, exactly 75 years to the day when the Village opened to new residents back in 1938.
The kickoff to the Village of Greendale’s 75th Anniversary celebration is just days away. On Wednesday, May 1, the Village will commemorate its official anniversary date – Greendale opened to new residents on May 1, 1938 – and its National Historic Landmark designation, which it received last fall. The event is slated for 4 p.m. on the front lawn of Village Hall. A portion of Northway and Broad Street will be closed during the event. Local and state officials will be on hand at the event, which will also feature music free food and beverages. Greendale NOW says between 1- 4 p.m., Greendale residents can come to Village Hall with a stamped letter to receive a postmark with a special 75th anniversary logo. The newspapers also said there will…
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 …
Jason Dembosky
7:16 pm on Friday, May 3, 2013
A big Thank You to all that attended! I had fun myself, being a volunteer (there were many of us!). It was quite a sight to see all of the dignitaries show up and speak to the public. It is you, the citizens of Greendale, that make this Village so enjoyable to live in. Making the National Historic Landmark is something only you can make happen. Look for a small video clip of Wednesday's event … more ›