Milwaukee's City Hall on East Wells and North Water streets is a landmark. Not only officially, but as part of Milwaukee's identity, from the city's flag to the Laverne and Shirley sit-com in the 1970s. The site for this familiar building was not easily chosen. The final location was not the first choice for most of Milwaukee's movers and shakers, and after it was finally settled upon, the difficulties only became bigger. Battles over designs and the bidding process became politically heated and personal in nature. Cost overruns in the construction, although common at the time, grew to gigantic proportions. The completed building was, however, structurally sound and pleasing to the eye. Still standing 115 years later, it is a monument to the Milwaukee government officials, architect and builder.
Milwaukee is often described as a "big small town," and its quirky character stems from its many neighborhoods--each with its own stories to tell. Early territorial disputes, for example, led to the horribly (or humorously) misaligned streets of downtown. The city's signature rectangular pizza was born in the Third Ward. In Kilbourntown, Teddy Roosevelt was saved from an assassin's bullet by the smallest of items. Not far from that spot, eight baseball team owners formed the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs. And no matter the neighborhood, a fantastic glass of suds is never far away in this renowned beer city. Leading readers on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood tour, author and Milwaukee native Jim Nelsen pinpoints the fascinating historic locations of the Cream City.
parliamentary maneuvers, a camel slipping on icy Madison streets as union firefighters rushed to assist, massive nonviolent street protests, and a weeks-long occupation that blocked the marble halls of the Capitol and made its rotunda ring. Jason Stein and Patrick Marley, award-winning journalists for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered the fight firsthand. They center their account on the frantic efforts of state officials meeting openly and in the Capitol's elegant backrooms as protesters demonstrated outside. Conducting new in-depth interviews with elected officials, labor leaders, cops, protestors, and other key figures, and drawing on new documents and their own years of experience as statehouse reporters, Stein and Marley have written a gripping account of the wildest sixteen months in Wisconsin politics since the era of Joe McCarthy.
THE HISTORY OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE - Complete 6 Volumes (Illustrated) stands as a monumental anthology in the cannon of American feminist literature, chronicling one of the most pivotal movements in the history of democracy. The collection masterfully combines an array of literary styles, from impassioned speeches and rigorous debates to intimate letters and detailed biographies, capturing the multifaceted journey towards women's suffrage. Its pages host an impressive array of perspectives, offering readers an in-depth look into the movement's complexity and the diverse strategies employed to secure women's voting rights. The significance of the anthology is further amplified by landmark pieces that have shaped and inspired generations of feminist thought. The contributing authors, Harriot Stanton Blatch, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Matilda Gage, and Ida H. Harper, are titans in the history of the American feminist movement. Each brought their unique backgrounds, beliefs, and strategies to the suffrage battle, encapsulating the movement's ideological diversity. Their collective work aligns with various historical, cultural, and literary movements, from abolitionism to the Progressive Era's reforms, illustrating how the suffrage movement was interwoven with broader social changes. This anthology not only highlights their monumental contributions but also situates the suffrage movement within a wider context of American history and feminist theory. This collection offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of the women's suffrage movement through the eyes of its most influential leaders. It is an essential read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of social reform movements, the evolution of feminist thought, and the persistent struggle for equality. By delving into these six illustrated volumes, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the suffrage movement's challenges, triumphs, and enduring legacy. The collection encourages a deep engagement with the texts, fostering an appreciation for the detailed strategy, relentless advocacy, and collective action that culminated in one of the 20th century's most significant victories for human rights.
Your dream house is blighted -- Foxconn comes to America -- What does the Foxconn say? -- Who made that TV? -- The land grab -- Racine, poster child of the Rust Belt -- Sherrard, Illinois -- Monkey business in the middle -- Wassily Leontief and input-output economic impact -- Flying Eagle economic impact -- A tea party for Foxconn -- A bright, shining object -- The problem with picking winners -- An ill wind blows -- All politics are local -- The trouble with TIF -- Following the money -- Foxconn on the ground -- Breaking the cycle.
