Title: Turners and Social Democrats in Milwaukee
Description: Dr. Ueberhorst was fascinated at the number of Socialist mayors in 20th century Milwaukee.
He devotes a chapter to the "Sewer Socialist" group in the common council with Mayor Emil Seidel, 1910-1912.
Mayor Daniel Hoan held office through the difrficult years 1916-1949.
Mayor Frank Zeidler calmed various immigrant waves 1948-1960.
Turner Hall was an important site for them all.
Subjects: History, Politics and government, Socialism in American cities, Socialism
Places: Milwaukee, Milwaukee (Wis.), Wisconsin
Time periods: 20th century