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The 17th largest city in the United States, Milwaukee has a population of 601,839. When the four-county metropolitan area (Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha) is included, the population jumps to 1.4 million.
Located in the southeast part of Wisconsin, Milwaukee occupies a prime piece of land on the western shore of Lake Michigan. The city is approximately one and one half hours east of the state capitol, Madison, Wisconsin, and one and one half hours north of Chicago, Illinois.
Milwaukee boasts a convenient transportation system served by well-maintained highways and an international airport as well as convenient public transportation, shipping and rail. It has a strong and stable economy, and excellent public and private schools. Several colleges and universities call Milwaukee home.
Settled by several tribes of Native Americans Indians, Milwaukee derives its name from an Indian term meaning "gathering place by the waters." This not only refers to a gathering of people, but the intersection of three rivers (Milwaukee, Kinnickinnic and Menomonee) which flow into Lake Michigan at this site.
Today, Milwaukee is a melting pot of people, architecture, events and recreation which benefits from its geographical location. Four distinct seasons and a diverse topography shaped by the glaciers provide an inviting landscape for many activities throughout the year.
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777 East Wisconsin Ave.
Suite 3250
Milwaukee, WI 53202
T 414.273.0880
F 414.273.4362
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