German Milwaukee
German Milwaukee by Jennifer Watson Schumacher, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2009, offers an illustrated exploration of the significant impact of German immigrants on the city of Milwaukee. With 127 pages, this edition delves into the history of German settlers who began arriving in the 1830s, highlighting their contributions to the community, including the establishment of schools, churches, and businesses, as well as their influence on the arts and culture.
Readers will find a detailed account of how Milwaukee evolved into a hub for German culture in America, often referred to as the “German Athens of North America.” The book discusses the enduring legacy of this immigrant group, including the city’s reputation for beer and brats and the prominence of the German language in contemporary Milwaukee. Through its focus on history and ethnic studies, this work provides valuable insights into the social fabric of the Midwest and the lasting effects of German heritage in the region.
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German immigrants began arriving to Milwaukee in the 1830s. By 1859, over one-third of the city was German. They opened schools and churches, started businesses, ran for office, and introduced professional German theater, art, and music to the city. Milwaukee soon became known throughout the United States–and even abroad–as the “German Athens of North America.” There is a reason Milwaukee is known as the city of beer and brats, why it is here that the biggest Germanfest in the country takes place, and why still today the German language can be seen and heard throughout the city. As the well-known German newspaper the Frankfurter Allgemeine stated in 2008, “Deutscher als Milwaukee ist nirgendwo in Amerika” (There is nowhere in America more German than in Milwaukee).
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