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.
Historic Site in Journalism. [The Milwaukee Sentinel]. 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.
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Connie Carpenter (Phinney) (a few steps from this marker); Lee Kemp
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 368 times since then and 20 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.
