Our History


The Sherman Park neighborhood, one of Milwaukee’s oldest communities, is located in the heartThere was plenty of food and fun at the first annual picnic for Burleigh Main Street volunteers. Seated from left to right are: Paul Barribeau, Claude Mills, Jen Ferguson, Adrian Lilly, Chris Schroeder, Ben Gramling and Nicole Robben. of the Near Northwest Side. We are known for the historic quality of our bungalow-style homes. We are a "gateway" from the central and expanding residential and business core of the City of Milwaukee to the newly developing business centers in the west and the suburbs.

Our strength derives not only from our racial, religious, economic, and cultural integration, but also through the support we receive from a base of active and committed residents, businesses, and major institutions located nearby (most notably St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, a major neighborhood business anchor.)

Local neighborhood assets include: quality housing stock, stable historic homes and buildings, a diverse and integrated population, varied local business districts, programs for seniors and young people, health initiatives, social service agencies, religious institutions, governmental agencies and community based organizations. 

We are a neighborhood in every sense of the word. Decades of acceptance and understanding have made Sherman Park a prime example of how people from different backgrounds can enrich life for each other and create a stable, harmonious environment. Visitors to our neighborhood will find all the cultural and ethnic backgrounds that make our country both rich and varied – residents are African American, Middle Eastern, European American, Hispanic-Latino, Asian, and American Indian. They are Jewish, Christian and Muslim. They are life-long citizens and immigrants, blue-collar workers and professionals. Sherman Park is on the move, eagerly pursuing the American Dream!

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