Since 1983, Jan Kotowicz has been defining Milwaukee neighborhoods in print, one after another. Her work is done with a little art deco inspiration and paired with the history of each neighborhood, printed on the back. The best part is, they're only $3! So you can represent and still afford lunch!
The reverse side of each poster carries a history of the neighborhood written by local historian John Gurda. Each 15” x 22” neighborhood poster is only $3.00 (plus shipping and handling) and is a great way to represent your neighborhood, even if you no longer call it home. See the few we didn't show above and pick one up for yourself, right over here!
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Wow, these are awesome, and only $3!
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Very neat! I went to grad school in Milwaukee. I'll have to check & see if my old neighborhood is represented.
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Very envious... wish our town had these. They're so well done, and with great colors.
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Just the thing to cure my homesickness -- love these!
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Yay Milwaukee!
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Wow, she really is "influenced"
by David Lance Goines. Very.
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Some of the coolest people I met while travelling were in Milwaukee. I wore wore the opposing team's tshirt at the ballpark and the hometown fans STILL offered to share their brats and beer.
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Back in the 80s, each address could get one of their neighborhood's posters for free. I've had East Side poster since then. Still love it. (Keep meaning to add the Northpoint poster. Didn't know they were still available, so maybe I'll do that now.)
These are on still display in so many places throughout the city. A lot of companies have them up in their lobbies/restaurants/bars. It was really a well-done campaign. Gave everyone a nice way to show their pride in their neighborhoods.
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Very cool concept. I love that they have neighborhood history on the back.
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I always wanted to buy one when I lived in Milwaukee! I might have to get one now, although my specific neighborhood isn't there.
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We used these posters as lanterns (translucent mountings onto vellum) for our wedding reception tables. It was really nice to have our friends and family (mine are from NY) sit at the "Washington Heights" or "Jackson Park" table... gave them a little flavor of Milwaukee. I love the deco feel to them too.
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Those are great, and $3 is a steal. We need Portland neighborhood posters!
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