Why did so many German immigrants move to Milwaukee in the 1800s?
From Bubbler Talk by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
February 27, 2026 · 4 min
About this episode
This episode explores the history of German immigrants who contributed to Milwaukee's identity as a 'German Athens.'
For this episode of Bubbler Talk, we explore the history of immigrants who made Milwaukee a "German Athens."
Topics covered
- German immigrants
- Milwaukee history
- 19th century immigration
Keywords
- immigration
- Milwaukee
- German culture
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Milwaukee, Athens
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