History of Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin and the fifth largest city in the Midwestern United States. The seat of Milwaukee County, a town on the west coast of Lake Michigan, was convened in 1846. According to the US Census Bureau of July 1, 2019, Milwaukee had a population of 590,157, making it the largest city in the United States. and the fourth-largest city adjacent to the Great Sea. The main cultural and economic center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area, which is the fourth most populous in the Midwest. Milwaukee is considered a global city as "Gamma -" as it is divided by Globalization and the World Cities Research Network with a regional GDP of more than $ 107 billion.

Today, Milwaukee is one of the most racial and cultural cities in the United States. Its history was largely influenced by 19th-century German immigrants and was well-known for its brewing industry. In recent years, Milwaukee has been experiencing the greatest growth since the 1960's. Major new additions to the city over the past two decades include the Milwaukee Riverwalk, the Wisconsin Center, the American Family Field, The Hop, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, the Bradley Symphony Center, and the Discovery World, and a major renovation of UW - Milwaukee Panther Arena. The Fiserv Forum opened in late 2018 and hosts sporting events and concerts. Since 1968, Milwaukee has been home to Summerfest, one of the world's largest music festivals. In terms of education, Milwaukee is home to UW-Milwaukee, Marquette University, MSOE, and other universities and colleges. The city is home to major sports clubs, the Bucks and Brewers. It is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Northwestern Mutual, WEC Energy Group, Rockwell Automation, and Harley-Davidson.