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

Village of Greendale

Photographed by Paul F, July 9, 2010

1. Village of Greendale Marker

Inscription.
Greendale was one of three Greenbelt towns constructed by the Federal Government during the 1930s. The main objectives were to demonstrate a planning concept combining the best of country and city living, to provide good housing for low income families, and to create construction jobs for the unemployed during the economic depression of the 1930s. Government ownership ended in 1952 when the buildings were offered for sale to the residents.

Erected 2000 by State Historical Society of Wisconsin. (Marker Number 460.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.

Location. 42° 56.562′ N, 87° 59.751′ W. Marker is in Greendale, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in the Greendale Historic District. It is at the intersection of Northway and Broad Street, on the right when traveling west on Northway. Located in front of Greendale Village Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6500 Northway, 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: "Rockwell Plaza" (within shouting distance of this marker); Greendale's 'Backward Houses'

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(within shouting distance of this marker); A "Greenbelt Community" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Historic Two-Story Building Was Built In 1938 (about 300 feet away); An Ideal Location (about 300 feet away); Eleanor's Visit (about 300 feet away); Built by Thousands (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named An Ideal Location (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greendale.

Also see . . .
1. The Unusual History of the Village of Greendale. Milwaukee website entry:
(Submitted on November 24, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Wisconsin SP Greendale Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form, an extensive 124-page description of the Greendale Historic District. (Submitted on September 30, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Village of Greendale Village Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul F, July 9, 2010

2. Village of Greendale Village Hall

Broad Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul F, July 9, 2010

3. Broad Street

Looking south down Broad Street, Main Street of Greendale

Greendale Administration Building in 1939 image. Click for full size.

John Vachon (Library of Congress LC-USF33- 001526-M2), September 1939

4. Greendale Administration Building in 1939

National Register of Historic Places Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 4, 2021

5. National Register of Historic Places Plaque

Plaque on left pillar at the intersection of Northway and Broad Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,699 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 4, 5. submitted on September 30, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.