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Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Wauwatosa was established in 1835. Locally known as 'Tosa.'. Mayfair Mall is a major regional shopping center.
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Founded 1835 | Population 48,000 | Peak 48,000 (2024) | County Milwaukee County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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1835 Founded: Milwaukee suburb.
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1855 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Wauwatosa.
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1897 Incorporated: Wauwatosa was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Wauwatosa continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Wauwatosa

Mar 24, 2016
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Nov 19, 2015
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Oct 5, 2015
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Complete Historical Timeline

1835 Culture
Founded
1855 Transport
Railroad Era
1897 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Locally known as 'Tosa.'.
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Mayfair Mall is a major regional shopping center.
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Milwaukee Regional Medical Center/Froedtert Hospital is here.
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Wauwatosa is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
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Wauwatosa was founded in 1835.

Famous People from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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David J. Wineland
Physicist, University Teacher · Born Feb 24, 1944 · Age 82
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Joel Whitburn
Writer, Collector · Born Nov 29, 1939 · Died Jun 14, 2022 (age 82)
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Matthew Busche
Sport Cyclist · Born May 9, 1985 · Age 40

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