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      Milwaukee Oddities

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      Milwaukee is full of weird borders, streets that do not line up right, creepy cemeteries and other curious things. Historian James Nelsen shares joyous and amazing stories of the Cream City’s strange history.
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      SKU: 9781467155861
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      Summary

      Many locals have heard about the crooked bridges downtown, the sewer Socialists and the attempt on Teddy Roosevelt’s life. Not as many know about the time Josette Juneau saved Milwaukee, the city’s link to The Exorcist or its ghost towns like Oakwood, Saint Martin’s and Root Creek. And yes, a lion really lived inside the library. Employees used bowling balls to play fetch with it. Milwaukee-based historian James Nelsen shares joyous and amazing stories of the Cream City’s strange history.

      Author

      James Nelsen is a lifelong Milwaukee resident. He enjoys studying the history of his city, spending time with his family and following his beloved Milwaukee Brewers.

      Details

      • Paperback
      • Size:  6" x 9"
      • Pages: 160
      • Illustrations: Many b&w photos
      • Publication: The History Press. March, 2025
      • Made in the U.S.A.

       

      Summary

      Many locals have heard about the crooked bridges downtown, the sewer Socialists and the attempt on Teddy Roosevelt’s life. Not as many know about the time Josette Juneau saved Milwaukee, the city’s link to The Exorcist or its ghost towns like Oakwood, Saint Martin’s and Root Creek. And yes, a lion really lived inside the library. Employees used bowling balls to play fetch with it. Milwaukee-based historian James Nelsen shares joyous and amazing stories of the Cream City’s strange history.

      Author

      James Nelsen is a lifelong Milwaukee resident. He enjoys studying the history of his city, spending time with his family and following his beloved Milwaukee Brewers.

      Details

      • Paperback
      • Size:  6" x 9"
      • Pages: 160
      • Illustrations: Many b&w photos
      • Publication: The History Press. March, 2025
      • Made in the U.S.A.

       

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