Greendale, village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Greendale is a small village in Milwaukee County that was built in the mid-1930s as a planned community. It features wide streets, green parkways, a village center with shops and public buildings, and homes with front yards and spacious backyards.
The village was founded in 1936 by the U.S. government as part of the Greenbelt Towns Program to provide aid to unemployed workers during the economic crisis. Residents were able to buy their homes starting in 1949, and in the following decades the community grew while preserving its original layout and character.
Greendale was designed from the start as a place for community life, with residents organizing cooperatives and supporting local businesses together. The village center serves as a gathering spot for events today, showing how people use and care for the shared spaces.
The wide streets and walking trails make the village easy to explore and allow visitors to walk between parks, the center, and neighborhoods. Most shops, restaurants, and historic sites are located in or near the village center.
The village has over 2,000 original roof tiles from its early development days that residents can purchase at affordable prices. These tiles are used for home restorations or art projects and connect visitors directly to the place's material history.
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