Greendale Historic District in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Greendale is 'Alphabetized'

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 4, 2021

1. Greendale is 'Alphabetized' Marker

Inscription. To ease managing more than 2,000 men during Greendale's construction, workers were directed to the "A section", the "D section", etc. This alphabetical reference has endured. Still today, all streets in each section begin with the same letter — the A section includes Angle Lane, Apricot Court, etc., the B section has Butternut Court, Bluebird Court, etc., the C section has Clover Lane, Crocus Court, etc., , etc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 42° 56.488′ N, 87° 59.768′ W. Marker is in Greendale, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in the Greendale Historic District. Marker is on Broad Street south of Northway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5637 Broad Street, Greendale WI 53129, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greendale Was Roosevelt's Idea (here, next to this marker); Eleanor Was Here! (a few steps from this marker); An Ideal Location (a few steps from this marker); Picture This - Our Own Theatre! (within shouting distance of this marker); Eleanor's Visit (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Built by Thousands (within shouting distance of this marker); A "Greenbelt Community" (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named An Ideal Location (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greendale.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 10, 2021

2. Greendale is 'Alphabetized' Marker

View of the marker looking toward the southeast.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 4, 2021

3. Greendale is 'Alphabetized' Marker

View looking to the west. This marker is the one on the left side of the sidewalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.