Treasures of the Great Lakes Marine Collection at Central
Learn about a different aspect of our Great Lakes Marine Collection each month. Of special interest to divers and genealogists, the program is free and open to anyone.
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The Library That Became a Department Store
More than a century ago, a former home of the Central Library became a department store. In 1880, the ornate Library Block building opened with retail on the 1st floor and the Library moved on the 2nd floor.
Read more1947, The Blizzard That Stopped Milwaukee Cold
Central Library has a 1947 blizzard 70th anniversary display on the 2nd floor through February 11th. It includes historic photos and newspapers - come and check it out!
Read moreDream Big Dreams with the legendary Vel Phillips
Celebrate Black History Month by watching the new documentary on Vel Phillips, Dream Big Dreams, which will debut on television February 16th.
Read moreExplore Milwaukee Historic Photos @ MPL!
Did you know that the Humanities Room at Central Library is home to thousands of historic photographs of Milwaukee in the Historic Photo Collection? The image above is just one example. It captures a moment from the 4th of July celebrations at Lake Park in 1918. Members of the Ladies Home Defense group can be seen marching in the center of the field. A selection of…
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