Discover the dramatic story behind Wauwatosa’s great fire of 1895 through this captivating Speakers Bureau presentation. On a scorching July morning, flames tore through the village, reducing the business district to ruins by nightfall. Uncover whether it was arson or accident, how the crisis shaped city leadership, and which historic buildings still stand in Wauwatosa today.
Raise a glass to Wauwatosa’s brewing past with this Speakers Bureau presentation. Homebrewer and beer historian Jeff Enders traces Wisconsin’s brewing roots back to the 1840s, exploring the rise and fall of local breweries and the surprising ways beer shaped everyday life in our growing community. A fascinating pour of local history you won’t want to miss.
Built in 1844, Wauwatosa’s oldest residence, the Lowell Damon House, has left public hands after decades as a museum. New owners will preserve it under a permanent easement.
The historic fire of 1895 in Wauwatosa’s Village was the catalyst for the creation of the waterworks and the fire department.
