Italian Milwaukee
Hintz, Martin / Carini, Mario A.
MilwaukeeA[a¬a[s Italian families have a distinguished heritage, one that began in a great rush to the city shortly before the turn of the 19th century. Seeking a way out of the economic misery of their homeland, tens of thousands of Italians made their way to the Midwest, lured by the promise of MilwaukeeA[a¬a[s well-paying factory and service industry jobs. The AA(c)migrAA(c)s brought their colorful traditions and culture with them, making t...