Milwaukeeize: Social Democracy in Milwaukee in the Early 20th Century

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Milwaukee-ize! Social Democracy in Milwaukee
in the Early 20th Century
UW-Washington County October 1, 2008 Elizabeth
Jozwiak
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Progressive Era response to new economy society
McCormick Works, c. 1900
Wisconsin Historical Society
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Progressivesgeneric term
Theodore Roosevelt
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Robert M. La Follette (R-WI)
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Victor BergerSocial Democratic Party
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Bundle Brigade Organizer E. T. Melms
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Mayor David Rose (1898-1906)
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Emil Seidel and Victor Berger
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TMERL Co.SDP Nemesis
Photo Wisconsin Historical Society
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Streetcar riders, 1910
Wisconsin Historical Society
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Scenic Lake Park
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Lake Park, 1900
Photo Wisconsin Historical Society
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Milwaukee County Historical Society
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Saloons or Playgrounds?
Wisconsin Historical Society
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Social Center Gymnastics class, c. 1915
Wisconsin Historical Society
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Social Center Game Room
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Emil Seidel, Milwaukee Mayor 1910-1912
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Milwaukee City Hall, c. 1900
Wisconsin Historical Society
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Photo Milwaukee County Historical Society
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1910 Socialists hold majority in Common Council
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Charles Whitnall
From History of Milwaukee, William George Bruce,
1922
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Meta Berger, Socialist School Board Member
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Daniel Hoan Milwaukee Mayor 1916-1940