Wisconsin Workers Memorial, Labor memorial and sculpture in Zeidler Park, Milwaukee, United States.
Description
The Wisconsin Workers Memorial is a sculpture in Zeidler Park that honors the labor movement and features industrial symbols such as tools and a large clock. The central pavilion sits at the heart of the site and is surrounded by paths lined with information panels.
History
The memorial was inaugurated in 1995 and resulted from a partnership between the Milwaukee Labor Council and the Wisconsin Labor History Society. This collaboration created a project that honors the labor history of the region.
Culture
The graphic panels along the paths tell personal stories of workers from Wisconsin and show what their daily experiences were like. Visitors can discover these narratives while walking through and understand the role that work played in the region's history.
Practical
The site is open and accessible for walking, with paths that are easy to navigate. Visitors should allow time to read the panels to fully understand the stories presented.
Did you know?
Union members contributed their own craftsmanship to build the sculpture elements, dedicating their labor to the project itself. This makes the memorial a working example of workers telling their own story.
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