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 …
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 ›