Remembering Bronzeville | The Documentary | Learn More

The existence of Bronzeville from the early- to mid-Twentieth Century plays a big role in the story of Milwaukee. To navigate the timeline below, click on the left/right arrows. The plus/minus tabs will allow you to zoom in and out of the timeline. Take a moment to click on the photos and learn more about pivotal points in the journey of Milwaukee's African-Americans to achieve true recognition in their own home.

While the Bronzeville residents experienced some of the city's most difficult living conditions, they built a community that harbored love and support in the fight to overcome racial discrimination.. Experience the daily grind and the bustling nightlife of Bronzeville by clicking on the pictures below.

A picture shows Walnut Street during WWII in Milwaukee's Bronzeville neighborhood.

A picture shows blacks and whites enjoys nightlife in Bronzeville.

A picture of entertainers and players partying until dawn in Bronzeville.

A picture of factory workers in Bronzeville

A picture of a deteriorating home as a result of discrimination in Bronzeville

A picture of children sitting on a stoop.

A picture of adults watching over children to ensure safety and good behavior.

A picture of one of the few black police officers in Bronzeville's community.

A picture of the learning environment in Bronzeville as opposed to the South.

A picture of a community social club in Bronzeville.

A picture of the demolition of Bronzeville to make way for public housing, urban renewal projects and the I-43 Expressway

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