Zeddie Hyler
Zeddie Quitman Hyler broke Wauwatosa’s housing color barrier in 1955, becoming its first Black homeowner despite threats, vandalism, and fierce opposition.
Community Members
Meet the people who have shaped our community — discover the stories, contributions, and lasting impact of our current and past members
Emerson Hoyt
Emerson D. Hoyt, born in Wauwatosa in 1847, became the city’s first mayor, founded a bank, and has a park named after him.
Annis Avery Hill
Annis Avery Hill, Connecticut-born pioneer, moved to Wauwatosa in 1844 with her six sons, taught Sunday School, and became beloved as Grandmother Hill.
Rev. Enoch Downs Underwood
Rev. Enoch Downs Underwood, Virginia-born pioneer, co-founded Wauwatosa’s First Baptist Church, sheltered freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad, and became a prominent Wisconsin abolitionist.