Milwaukee Streets: The Stories Behind Their Names

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Summary: Fairy Chasm Road
Review: For anyone who has ever wondered how it could ever have been named Fairy Chasm Road, or who Plankinton was, this is the book for you. Lots and lots of local history tidbits. And unlike some books of this type, it isn't afraid to say, "Gee, we just don't know why its named that. But here are a few theories." Definitely a must own for the Milwaukee history buff.

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Summary: Fairy Chasm Road
Review: For anyone who has ever wondered how it could ever have been named Fairy Chasm Road, or who Plankinton was, this is the book for you. Lots and lots of local history tidbits. And unlike some books of this type, it isn't afraid to say, "Gee, we just don't know why its named that. But here are a few theories." Definitely a must own for the Milwaukee history buff.

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Summary: Cream City History
Review: I absolutley love this book. Having lived in Milwaukee for most of my life, I always wondered as a child, why certain streets were named as they were. Then, a few years back, my mom picked this book up for me as a Christmas present. It has totally satisfied my curiosity about the stories surrounding the plotting of this fair city. Baehr does a wonderful job of telling full and detailed stories, including in-depth historical accounts of Milwaukee's early history, (at times going all the way back to pre-statehood). This book is wonderful for anyone who holds a special place for the Cream City in their hearts.