Three Disk DVD Set
$40.41 Including Shipping and Tax

Milwaukee Public Television presents The Making of Milwaukee. This five hour, three DVD tells Milwaukee's story from the earliest days on Native Americans, through the tumult of the 1960's, to the city of early 21st Century.

John Gurda, Milwaukee historian and onscreen host, wrote the television script.  It is based on his book of the same name which was published by the Milwaukee County Historical Society.

The Making of Milwaukee explores the intriguing people who came to live beside Lake Michigan.  From civic saints to scoundrels, from industrialists to Socialists, from Potawatomi to Hmong, The Making of Milwaukee introduces colorful personalities who wove the tapestry that is Milwaukee.

You can order this three DVD set on-line or by calling MPTV Friends at (262) 781-4998



The Making of Milwaukee (Hardcover) Book
$36.21 Including Shipping and Tax

The Making of Milwaukee" is the first comprehensive history of Milwaukee County to be published in nearly twenty years. Gurda's book traces the evolution of Wisconsin's largest city from its origins as a Native American settlement to the present day. John Gurda is well-known for his numerous publications on the history of the city, including a monthly column in "The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel."

About the Author
John Gurda is a Milwaukee-born writer and historian who has been studying his hometown since 1972. He is the author of twelve previous books, including histories of ethnic neighborhoods, heavy industries, and places of worship in the Milwaukee area. Gurda is also a photographer, lecturer, and local history columnist for the "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel." He holds a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Gurda is a seven-time winner of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin's Award of Merit.      

You can order this hardcover book on-line or by calling MPTV Friends at (262) 781-4998