Kenosha History

Confessions of a Kenosha Sammy Man

Memories of pedaling a bike through the city streets selling ice cream bars

1 year ago

Kenosha: An ever-changing city

Judging by the past, our city's future is unknown

2 years ago

Happy 173rd Birthday, Kenosha!

After being settled in 1835, city was incorporated on Feb. 8, 1850

2 years ago

Winter Dance Party: Ten days before the music died

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and "The Big Bopper" played in Kenosha on Jan. 24, 1959

2 years ago

Kenosha Homecoming Car Show slated for July 26-31

Jam-packed schedule of events on tap at various locations

2 years ago

Grocery stores galore: The history of food shopping in Kenosha

Before supermarkets, shoppers relied on neighborhood small businesses

2 years ago

Kenosha’s Grid: Simple or perplexing?

Exploring the history of our city's address system

3 years ago

Model Market memories: Kenoshans remember longtime neighborhood grocery store destroyed by fire

Del Frates owned store, famous for its Italian sausage and family atmosphere, for three generations

3 years ago

Last Time Around Part II: The Majestic Hills Bandstand was a one-time hot spot

Popular outdoor music venue was only 21 miles from Kenosha

3 years ago

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