Westown in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Birthplace of China-Burma-India Veterans Ass'n.

1948 - 1963

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 15, 2011

1. Birthplace of China-Burma-India Veterans Ass'n. Marker

Inscription. On this site, August 28, 1948 was held the 1st CBI National reunion of World War II veterans who organized the CBIVA

This tablet dedicated May 18, 1963

Erected 1963 by China-Burma-India Veterans Ass'n.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1847.

Location. 43° 2.364′ N, 87° 54.863′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Westown. It is at the intersection of North Old World Third Street and West Wells Street, on the right when traveling north on North Old World Third Street. Marker is located on the northwest corner of the former Hotel Wisconsin, now the Hotel Wisconsin Apartments. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. 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

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and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Straus Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Letter Carriers' Monument (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vel R. Phillips Plaza (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Vel R. Phillips Plaza (about 600 feet away); Wisconsin Soldiers’ Home (about 700 feet away); Historic Milwaukee (about 700 feet away); Milwaukee Interurban Terminal (about 800 feet away); Birthplace of the Department of Wisconsin American Legion (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 15, 2011

2. Birthplace of China-Burma-India Veterans Ass'n. Marker

Marker is located on the northwest corner (far left hand side) of the Hotel Wisconsin building.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 962 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.