The Jackson Park area personifies neighborhood spirit with a great friendly atmosphere and lots of activities that turn neighbors into friends…waves into handshakes.  Geographically, it is located about six miles south of downtown Milwaukee  defined as  bordered by 35th Street on the east,   43rd Street   on the west, Morgan Avenue on the south to  Lincoln Avenue on the north.  Milwaukee city employees are required to live within the city limits and many neighbors are police officers and fire fighters.    The neighborhood was “born” early in the 20th century and residents take pride in  maintaining their homes and the landscape with colorful gardens throughout the area a prevalent sight.     Neighbors can choose to participate in a variety of events sponsored by the neighborhood... 03/30/2010

2820 S 57th Street Milwaukee, WI 53219 Click here to see more This home offers 3 bedrooms and an updated bath MLS # 1050063 Home is lovingly maintainedThis is an all brick home located in Jackson Park in Milwaukee WIit is listed for $145,900 New water heater 2007 New Furnace 2007 New exterior windows 2004 New paved walk way 2006 New tear off roof 2003 New landscaping 2007 Freshly painted  2008 Updated kitchen with hickory cabinets and ceramis title floors Updated bath with whirlpool tub and ceramic tile floors First floor laundry room Stairless ranch home Call Debby at Homestead Realty Inc for a private showing of this home. 414-403-0657 11/25/2008

Maria's Pizzeria 5025 W Forest Home Ave. Milwaukee, WI Wow! I was always attracted to this place because of the neon sign- it looked like something out of 1954. When we first decided to stop in, I thought this was going to be hip on the outside, country-kitsch on the inside with little wood cutout geese and signs that say "home sweet home". Boy was I wrong! From the minute we walked in, my jaw dropped. Not only was the sign from 1954, the inside looks like the interior of the best cocktail lounge from the 1950s. The main interior decoration theme is Paint by Number pictures of religious scenes. According to the menu, the founder used the Paint by Number pictures to cover the cracks in the wall- a method of home improvement that I have used once or twice. Being shortly after the Christm... 09/07/2007