Beulah Brinton House facts for kids
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Beulah Brinton House
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The Beulah Brinton House
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 Location in Wisconsin
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| Location | 2590 S. Superior Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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| Built | 1870 |
| Part of | Bay View Historic District (ID82000686) |
| Designated CP | August 23, 1982 |
The Beulah Brinton House is a special and important house. You can find it at 2590 S. Superior Street in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It has a rich history and a unique design.
A Home with a Heart: Beulah Brinton's Story
Beulah Brinton was a very kind and important person in Bay View's early days. In the 1870s, many new families moved to Bay View. They came from countries like England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Italy. These families came to work at the big Bay View Rolling Mill.
Often, these new neighbors didn't speak English. Sometimes they needed a doctor. They also missed their homes and wanted to find friends and fun activities. Beulah Brinton opened her home to everyone. She taught them how to read and sew. She also helped them learn other useful skills.
Beulah Brinton was always ready to help her community. After the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, she helped organize aid for those affected. In 1886, she worked to bring people together after some difficult events involving workers.
She also loved to help people have fun. She built a tennis court in her yard. This was so neighbors could learn and play tennis, which was a new sport in the United States. She kept tennis rackets ready for anyone to use. Beulah also encouraged theater and played the piano for dancing. Her collection of over 300 books became the very first library in Bay View.
What Beulah Brinton did in her home was a lot like the famous Hull House started by Jane Addams. But Beulah Brinton's helpful activities happened even earlier!
In 1924, a new community center opened in Bay View. It was named the Beulah Brinton Center to honor her amazing work. Beulah came from Chicago to speak at its opening. Today, a picture of Beulah Brinton hangs in the lobby of the newer Beulah Brinton Center.
Beulah returned to her old home in 1926. She lived there with her granddaughter's family. She passed away in 1928. Today, the Beulah Brinton House is the main office for the Bay View Historical Society.
The Beulah Brinton House Today
The Beulah Brinton House is now the home of the Bay View Historical Society. They often use the house for their events. Upstairs, you can find the Bay View Historical Society Archives. These archives hold old documents and photos. You can visit them on the third Saturday afternoon of every month.
The house also has a collection of old items. These include dresses, hats, photos, and paintings from the 1870s. It's like stepping back in time!
