Milwaukee�s Brady Street neighborhood; bounded by the Milwaukee River; Lake Michigan; Ogdon Avenue; and Kane Place; is arguably the most densely-populated square mile in the state of Wisconsin. A mix of historic shops; single-family homes; apartments; and condos; Brady Street boasts of great diversity that draws from many distinct eras. It began in the mid-19th century as a crossroads between middle-class Yankees from the east and early German settlers. Polish and Italian immigrants soon followed; working the mills; tanneries; and breweries that lined the riverbank. After these groups had assimilated and many of their descendents moved to the suburbs; the hippies in the 1960s arrived with their counterculture to fill the void. By the 1980s; the area fell into blight; neglect; and decay; now; a true model for new urbanism; the Brady Street neighborhood is in the midst of a renaissance.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An interesting and very well written bookBy David H. CarterI just returned from vacation in Mackinaw City where I photographed the bridge from various angles. from both the lakes and the southern shore. The guided boat tour under the bridge was narrated by the books author Mike Fornes. A fascinating bridge. and a very interesting book covering its history and construction. Mike Fornes is very knowledgeable and informative.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. informative and includes a lot of photosBy gooneybirdVery informative about the planning and building of the bridge and includes a lot of black and white photos taken during various building stages. Since I live in lower Michigan and have crossed the bridge several times on the way to Canada. I found this book very interesting. I first read it on my Kindle but then ordered it from in book form.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By CustomerLove the Mackinac Bridge and love to read about it. An excellent book for all of the information you need!
