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Lake Michigan, right by the city, moderates some of the effects of the inland climate Milwaukee enjoys, but it's still a place for those who enjoy having seasons rather than the sameness of places further south. Like most industrial cities, Milwaukee has struggled a bit in recent decades. While things are getting better, the population is still down from its peak and unemployment high by national standards. That's unfortunate for the residents of course, but the lower prices this makes it a good place for those trying to get by on student loans.
A Little About Milwaukee
Milwaukee is located in the western shore of Lake Michigan. It is truly "a great city on a Great Lake." Milwaukee received its name from the Indian word Millioke which is thought to have meant "The Good Land." Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin, making it the 22nd largest city in the United States.
Although most people associate Milwaukee's reputation with its breweries, today companies like Miller Brewing employ less than one percent of the city's workers. Milwaukee is headquarters to six Fortune 1000 manufacturers and six Fortune 1000 service companies. Among these are Harley-Davidson, Manpower Inc., Northwestern Mutual, and Roundy's. Milwaukee also has a large number of financial service firms, particularly those specializing in mutual funds and transaction processing systems, and a disproportionate number of publishing and printing companies.
Milwaukee has a spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline. There are miles and miles of beaches, parks and bike trails. And come summer, the lakefront hosts many of Milwaukee's ethnic, arts and music festivals.
The city is home to the Milwaukee Ballet, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and a thriving theater and cultural arts scene. It is ranked number one in the nation for donations raised per capita for the arts by the United Arts Fund. The Milwaukee Art Museum has been receiving international press for its new expansion by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava in his first American commission. The museum includes a "brise soleil," a moving sunscreen that quite literally unfolds like the wing of a bird.
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