When was kenosha wi founded

Their work in local factories made the city well known for the production of brass and iron beds and other metal furniture, leather, wagons and automobiles, which served as a mainstay of the local economy through much of the 20th century. Harvey , U. Congressmen and Senator Charles Durkee and Christopher Latham Sholes , inventor of the typewriter. The last public execution in Wisconsin also occurred in Kenosha when John McCaffery was hanged for drowning his wife in ; his execution ignited the successful movement to outlaw capital punishment in the state.

See more images, essays, newspapers, museum objects and records about Kenosha. There are things there that I miss, such as family and the food available there, but I would never consider moving back there. Kenosha is also one of the remaining cities to have a drive in movie theater and is also home to the world champion competitive cheerleaders, the CYC Raiders. The old rink with the wooden floor.

There is lots to do in Kenosha! A fabulous art and antiques and handmade items shopping scene. Not to mention Nash and American Motors , that many generations had made a good living their, including my family!

Check it out on YouTube. Beautiful shot! No mention of zirk? Big Star after the bike races and the Spot for rings Reply. Hello Roxy, I lived in Kenosha the first 37 years of my life and left there in Frequently Asked Questions. What is Kenosha, Wisconsin known for?

Can you take the Metra train to Kenosha? Can you take a bus or train from Milwaukee to Kenosha or vice versa? How do you get to Downtown Kenosha and its museums and other attractions from the Interstate? Is there a lighthouse in Kenosha? Are dogs allowed on beaches in Kenosha? No pets are allowed on the five City of Kenosha beaches along Lake Michigan. Can you grill in City of Kenosha parks? Where can you buy Wisconsin Cheese in Kenosha?