Greenfield Historical Society
Encyclopedia
The Greenfield Historical Society was established to preserve the history of Greenfield, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County.
The organization maintains a presence along the Honey Creek on 56th & Layton Avenue in Greenfield.
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The organization maintains a presence along the Honey Creek on 56th & Layton Avenue in Greenfield.
Description
On the grounds is an early log cabin that originally stood near present S. 76th St. and W. Cold Spring Road. Built in 1836, the Finan-Gabel-Bodamer Log Cabin was moved to the site and dedicated as a museum on September 7, 1969. Also preserved is the Montag-Boogk Cream Brick Home, which was built with locally distinct Cream City brickCream City brick
Cream City brick is a cream or light yellow-colored brick made from a clay found around Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the Menomonee River Valley and on the western banks of Lake Michigan...
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