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

Historic Site in Journalism

[The Milwaukee Sentinel]

Photographed by Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016

1. Historic Site in Journalism Marker

Inscription. Solomon Juneau founded the Milwaukee Sentinel in 1837. A fur trader and the founder of Milwaukee, Juneau was also the city's first mayor. In 1987, the Sentinel marked its 150th Anniversary and the 25th Anniversary of its operation by Journal Communications. The Sentinel is the oldest newspaper in Wisconsin and one of the oldest continuing businesses in the state. The tradition of vigorous responsible news reporting and public service has earned The Sentinel an important place in the history of Wisconsin journalism.

Erected 1987 by The Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Milwaukee Professional Chapter.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Sites in Journalism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 43° 2.517′ N, 87° 54.95′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Westown. It is on North 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is attached to the Journal Sentinel Building along 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 918 North 4th Street, 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 Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Connie Carpenter (Phinney) (a few steps from this marker); Andy North

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(a few steps from this marker); Lee Kemp (a few steps from this marker); Judith Sweet (a few steps from this marker); John Powless (a few steps from this marker); Earl L. "Curly" Lambeau (a few steps from this marker); Edward P. "Ned" Allis (a few steps from this marker); Mike Webster (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Buildings image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016

2. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Buildings

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 509 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.