Menomonee Valley:
Industrial Hub to Environmental Sanctuary
The Menomonee Valley, nestled in the center of Milwaukee, has experienced major transformations over the past several decades. The
following collection of photographs tells a brief history of the area, hinting at the importance the valley has played in the city's development.
Students can explore the sequence of primary documents along with their accompanying guiding questions to consider examples of
environmental injustice in Milwaukee and recent efforts to reduce these.
following collection of photographs tells a brief history of the area, hinting at the importance the valley has played in the city's development.
Students can explore the sequence of primary documents along with their accompanying guiding questions to consider examples of
environmental injustice in Milwaukee and recent efforts to reduce these.