The Bay View Historical Society was established in 1979 to preserve the character and heritage of the neighborhood of Bay View in

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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 history. Established in 1979, the Bay View Historical Society is a

non-profit organization A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

that consists of volunteers dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of the Bay View neighborhood in

. 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 The Beulah Brinton House is a historically and architecturally significant house at 2590 S. Superior Street in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. History Beulah Brinton was an admired and important figure in B ...

. 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.

Accomplishments

The Bay View Historical Society has made progress in preserving and making public the diverse and dynamic history of Bay View. They have restored the area surrounding the

Pryor Avenue Iron Well The Pryor Avenue Iron Well, or Iron Well, is an early artesian water well located in the Bay View Historic District of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was built in 1882 and named for its high iron content. Originally water naturally flowed from the pres ...

and designated historical landmarks at the following locations:

, Bay View United Methodist Church, Bay View Rolling Mill, Puddler's Hall, St. Augustine School, St. Lucas Lutheran Church, Estes Home, Kneisler's White House Tavern, Club Garibaldi, Trowbridge Street School, Dover Street School, European Copper Beech Tree, Immaculate Conception Church, and the Keller Winery. Two independent series of music concerts are held at the house each year. The house itself and outdoor gazebo are available for concerts, meetings, weddings, and community events.

References

External links

Bay View Historical Society

Milwaukee County Historical Society

The Wisconsin Historical Society

Bay View United Methodist Church

Bay View Neighborhood Association

Forward Bay View

Organic Arts-Beulah Brinton House Concert Series
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