Exploring Your History

Interacting with Mapping the Brew City requires some grounding in Milwaukee’s social and economic history during the Cold War period (1945-1990). This section begins with an introduction to Milwaukee's recent history and an overview of key themes appearing throughout the project. It then moves chronologically, highlighting important events that took place in Milwaukee’s brewing industry and society more broadly.

Cold War Milwaukee

Suburbanization

Breweries in the Cold War Era

Appealing to New Markets

Beer & The People

Renewal