Brookfield, WI
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About Brookfield
- • Jim Rowinski, a former NBA player, hails from Brookfield, Wisconsin.
- • Brookfield Square Mall, a major shopping destination, originated here.
- • The railroad's arrival spurred growth, connecting Brookfield to Milwaukee and beyond.
- • Brookfield once had a large number of orchards and was known for apple production.
- • A devastating fire in 1959 destroyed several businesses in the downtown area.
- • Named in 1839 for its many brooks, it was incorporated as a city in 1954.
- • With around 40,000 residents, it's smaller than its neighbor, Milwaukee.
- • Sitting 830 feet above sea level, it offers slightly elevated views of the area.
- • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical service industries.
- • Brookfield offers a comfortable, suburban atmosphere with a focus on community.
- • The Milwaukee Bucks, Wisconsin's NBA team, play just a short drive away.
- • Marquette University's basketball rivalry with Wisconsin is a big deal locally.