Description
Incorporated in 1879, the working class village of Bay View was later annexed by the City of Milwaukee by 1887. While it has been part of the city for over a century, Bay View remains a distinct community with its own proud history.
Established in 1979, the Bay View Historical Society is a non-profit organization that consists of volunteers dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the Bay View neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Started by two neighbors (Paul Kohlbeck and Audrey Quinsey) during a chance conversation in their alley, the Bay View Historical Society is now incorporated and operates under a set bylaws. The Bay View Historical Society occupies the renovated Beulah Brinton House. This former home of Warren and Beulah Brinton was an early gathering place when Beulah organized the first library and other social activities from it.
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