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

Built by Thousands

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 4, 2021

1. Built by Thousands Marker

Inscription. In just 2 years, thousands of workers completed 366 buildings containing 572 living units. Over 100 families moved in during the first 2 weeks of May in 1938. Uniquely, each house was located close to the street, and the living room was positioned at the rear of the house to provide picturesque views of the lawn and garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 42° 56.511′ N, 87° 59.789′ W. Marker is in Greendale, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in the Greendale Historic District. It can be reached from Broad Street south of Northway, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the southwest "corner" of the fountain in "Eleanor's Courtyard". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5623 Broad Street, Greendale WI 53129, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eleanor's Visit (here, next to this marker); An Ideal Location (here, next to this marker); A "Greenbelt Community" (here, next to this marker); This Historic Two-Story Building Was Built In 1938 (here, next to this marker); Greendale Was Roosevelt's Idea (within shouting distance of this marker); Greendale is 'Alphabetized'

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Greendale's 'Backward Houses' (within shouting distance of this marker); Picture This - Our Own Theatre! (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. Built by Thousands Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.