Beulah Brinton House

The Beulah Brinton House is a Gothic Revival residence built in 1872 in Bay View, located on South Superior Street. The building retains original architectural details and furnished rooms from the 1870s period.

The house was built in 1872 and Beulah Brinton opened reading and learning spaces there during the 1870s for workers from the local mills. This became the area's first public library.

The house holds a collection of 1800s objects including clothing, hats, photographs, and paintings that show how people in Milwaukee lived back then. These items reveal details about daily routines and personal style from that era.

The house is visible from the street and sits in a residential neighborhood with regular foot traffic. It is best explored during daytime hours when the area is active.

After the 1886 Bay View Massacre, the house became a gathering place where Beulah Brinton led prayer services for families affected by the violence. It showed how the building served the community during hardship.

Location: Milwaukee

Part of: Bay View

GPS coordinates: 42.99778,-87.88778

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03