Additional Resources & Information

Free city pamphlets, publications and walking tours: http://www.ci.mil.wi.us/hpc/Publications
Lake Park Friends document the history of this renowned, Frederick Law Olmsted-designed historic park. History of Lake Park | Lake Park Friends
A variety of interesting historic Milwaukee maps from 1883 through 2000 have been digitized by the Collections at UWM Libraries and are available here.
Want to know about the North Point Water Tower, the historically designated landmark that is our group’s namesake? Here are a few resources:
- “History of the Milwaukee Water Works | 1874 – 2014,” history on the tower published by the Milwaukee Water Works, which owns the structure
- City of Milwaukee historic designation report
- Another history of the North Point Water Tower by the Milwaukee Water Works
- Historic newspaper articles on the Water Tower

Historic Water Tower Neighborhood Preservation

Guidelines and Resources to Help Maintain Your Historic Home

The Story of Your Historic Home

Researching Your Home’s History
Want to learn more about the history of your historic home? Here
are valuable resources:

“Researching Your Home at Milwaukee Public Library’s Central Library” (MPL flyer PDF)
Researching the history of your Milwaukee home (Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission website)
“Find your thread in the tapestry of Milwaukee history” (OnMilwaukee.com article on researching your home’s history)
Books and other resources listed on our Neighborhood History page include information on many specific homes in our area.

HWTN Calendar

Historic Water Tower Neighborhood has events throughout the year to keep members updated on local issues, current on neighborhood events, and active with social opportunities for members to enjoy! Members should watch for HWTN emails for complete details as we get closer to the event date.

2026 HWTN Parties

Click on the date for more information - link will become active once details & RSVP for event become live:

Event Details.

June Garden Party
Sunday, June 28th 2pm-6pm
BYOB and Bring a dish to pass

July Garden Party
Sunday, July 19th 2pm-5pm
Bring your own beverage, glasses, and a dish to share.

August Garden Party
Saturday, August 15th 5pm-9 pm
Bar Provided, bring a dish to pass (app./dessert)
CLICK HERE TO RSVP

September Garden Party
Saturday, Sept 12th 3pm-7pm
BYOB and Bring a dish to pass

HWTN Halloween Party
Saturday, October 31st 7pm-11pm
Location TBD

HWTN Holiday Party
Saturday, December 12th 6pm-10pm
Location TBD