| City of Cedarburg, Wisconsin | |
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| Coordinates: 43°17′18″N 87°59′15″W / 43.28833°N 87.9875°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Ozaukee |
| Government | |
| - Type | Mayor/Council |
| - Mayor | Gregory Myers |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km2) |
| - Land | 3.66 sq mi (9.59 km2) |
| - Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation [1] | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 10,908 |
| - Density | 2,960.07/sq mi (4,763.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Zip Code | 53012 |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-13375[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562869 [1] |
Cedarburg is a city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States with Cedar Creek running through it. The population was 10,908 at the 2000 census.[2] The city is bordered by the Village of Grafton to the east and the Town of Cedarburg elsewhere. Cedarburg is a suburban community about 20 miles (32 km) north of Milwaukee and near the shores of Lake Michigan. The town is noted for its historical allure and prides itself on preserving more than 230 century-old stone and brick buildings. The community has many parks and the general consensus is to preserve green space, even in the downtown area. The city's chief economic activity is tourism.
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The first white person to settle in the area was Joseph Gardenier, who built a log shanty on Cedar Creek, in what is now Hamilton. The shanty was his headquarters for surveying for the construction of the Green Bay Road.[3] Frederick August Leuning, who immigrated to the area in 1843, built a cabin near Cedar Creek on what was later the east end of the city. He called the cabin "Cedarburg", which meant "the castle of the Cedars". Soon afterwards, he built the Columbia Mill on that site.[4]
In 1845, Frederick Hilgen and William Schroeder founded the village of Cedarburg. A year earlier, they had built a gristmill on Cedar Creek. After eleven years of operation, they replaced the original structure with the five-story, stone Cedarburg Mill. This became the focal point of the new community. Five dams and mills were eventually built along the creek in what are now the city and town of Cedarburg. The Hilgen Spring Park, begun in 1854, was a 74-acre resort, that attracted visitors from all over the Midwest.[3]
The Cedarburg Woolen Mill, was founded in 1864, and by 1893 it was the largest woolen mill west of Philadelphia. In 1897 a generator was installed, producing the first electricity in the town. In 1901, the city contracted an electric plant with steam engines running two 75 kW generators, and in 1909 the Cedarburg Electric Light Commission was formed to run the utility. In 1923, responsibility for water and sewerage was given to the utility, and it was renamed the Light & Water Commission. The utility is still in business today, and is one of 82 municipally owned electric utilities in Wisconsin.[5]
In September 2008, Senator John McCain started his presidential campaign in downtown Cedarburg the day after he accepted the nomination at the Republican National Convention. Law enforcement officials estimated 20,000 to 30,000 people were present for his speech.
The woolen mill closed in 1968, and sat vacant for several years, until an offer was made to buy the buildings. The prospective owner intended to tear them down and build a gas station and mini-mart. Then mayor, Stephan Fischer, told him he'd need a demolition permit. There was no such thing, but it bought enough time that the buildings could be saved.[6] William Welty bought the buildings on the corner and street, opening a restaurant. Jim Pape then bought the mill buildings on the creekside, opening a winery. Known as the Cedar Creek Settlement, the rest of the space was rented out to shops, studios and restaurants.[7]
This began a tourism boom in Cedarburg. As the city became a quaint and pleasant place to visit, more galleries and studios opened, as well as souvenir shops and other attractions. Business associations started weekend festivals, which attracted even more people to the city.
Beginning in 1974, many buildings in the city of Cedarburg have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The individual sites, combined with the Historic Districts, include 216 buildings.[8]
Cedarburg is located at 43°17'56" North, 87°59'13" West (43.29896, -87.987209)[9].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km²), of which, 3.7 square miles (9.6 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it is water. The total area is 1.08% water, which, along with the soil, is highly contaminated with PCBs [10]
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 10,908 people, 4,432 households, and 3,022 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,960.1 people per square mile (1,141.4/km²). There were 4,593 housing units at an average density of 1,246.4/sq mi (480.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.17% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,432 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $56,431, and the median income for a family was $66,932. Males had a median income of $51,647 versus $30,979 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,455. About 1.8% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.
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Cedarburg is a small city in Wisconsin, about 30 minutes by car north of Milwaukee. It is known for over 200 19th century buildings in its historic downtown and popular year-round festivals.
Cedarburg is easiest to visit by car as part of a day trip from Milwaukee. Exits for Cedarburg are clearly marked on highway 43.
The Ozaukee Interurban Trail crosses downtown and is a great way to get to town for cyclists.
Walk!
The Washington Avenue Historic District: The main collection of 216 historically-significant buildings
The Woolen Mill: Founded in 1854, which today is host to dozens of shops, two restaurants and a winery
Covered Bridge: Built in 1876, the last remaining covered bridge in Wisconsin
The Cedarburg Cultural Center: Hosts art shows and also sponsors musical performances, and also sponsors the Kuhefuss House Museum and the Cedarburg General Store Museum
Ozaukee Historical Society
The Wisconsin Quilt Museum
The Cedarburg Performing Arts Center: Draws theatrical and musical acts from around the nation.
Cedarburg is known for its festivals celebrating the seasons.
Winter Festival is held in February, featuring the ice sculptures, naturally, as well as bed and barrell races on Cedar Creek. There is a parade, a chili competition, and other family-friendly activities. There is a new theme every year.
The arrival of summer is the time to celebrate the ripening strawberry crop, and Cedarburg celebrates with the Strawberry festival. The Plein Air painting competition draws dozens of artists, and you find strawberry-flavored everything from wine to bratwurst. Games, live music and dozens of stalls transform Washington Avenue from main thoroughfare into summertime party. More than 100,000 festival-goers attended in 2009.
Arrival of fall brings celebration of the harvest at the Wine & Harvest festival. Traditional autumnal festivities include apple bobbing, pumking carving, live bands and plenty of good food.
Other festivals include German Fest and the Cedarburg Cycling Classic in July, and several Maxwell Street Days held throughout the warm season. See more at http://www.cedarburgfestivals.org.
Finally, the Ozaukee County Fair is held every year, two blocks north of downtown, showcasing the county's farm economy, sponsoring musical acts and other events, and featuring a classic midway
Cedarburg's shops are most well known for jewelry, artwork and antique home furnishings. Known around town for its green clock out front is Armbruster's, a jeweler which has been a fixture of the town for well over a century. It's current location on Washington Avenue was built in 1908.
North of Bridge Street & Washington Avenue is the Gem Shop, selling rocks and gems from around the world, found by the shop's proprietors.
The Cedar Creek Settlement, at Bridge Street & Washington, offers a variety of shops, and many more are located up and down Washington Avenue, including bookstores, flower shops, jewelers, art galleries, furniture stores, clothing boutiques, and much else.
An excellent time to shop in Cedarburg is during one of the many annual festivals, including Winter Fest, Strawberry Fest, German Fest and Wine & Harvest Fest. Maxwell Street days at the County Fair Grounds hosts small vendors selling everything from antiques to collectibles, knick-knacks, curios and odds-and-ends.
The Chocolate Factory, located at the intersection of Washington and Columbia, is a great place to go for sandwiches and ice cream, with a central location in the heart of the historic downtown. Next door is Amy's Candy Kitchen, where you can pick from a huge variety handmade chocolates, fudge and other sweets.
Tomaso's pizzeria sells locally famous pies and serves craft Wisconsin brews in a classic "small town midcentury" restaurant, located near the Cedar Creek Settlement. Also serving pizza by the slice is Sal's, which is found just south of the City Hall campus on Washington Avenue.
Just next door to Tomaso's is the August Weber Haus, which prepares fondue to accompany its wine wine, and also features dinner in a romantic environment.
At the Cedar Creek Settlement, at the corner of Bridge Street & Washington Avenue, there are two notable eateries. The Cream & Crepe Cafe serves crepes, soups, sandwiches and other tasty meals in a pioneer-styled section of the settlement next to Cedar Creek. The Anvil is a newer restaurant opened in the former blacksmith's shop, and it serves variety of meals and Wisconsin-brewed beer.
Cedarburg also offers a thriving cafe culture. The Java House, just north of City Hall, was the first to open in 1992. The Cedarburg Coffee roaster has earned a reputation in the Midwest for excellent coffee, and beans are roasted on the premises of the Washington Avenue coffee house.
There are several classic drive-ins, including Wayne's Drive-In at five-corners, featuring roller-skating servers, Out-and-Out south of downtown, creating dozens of healthy sandwiches and wraps, and Hefner's, which is just east of downtown on Columbia Avenue and servers burgers and home-made custard.
Up the main drag in the "new" part of town is a steakhouse named the Farmstead which is always popular.
There are several old-school bars downtown. Popular among these is Morton's WisconsInn just off of Washington Avenue at Center Street, C. Weislers on the south end of downtown, and the ever-popular Maxwell's at Bridge & Washington.
For wine drinkers, Ernie's wine bar is a located a few blocks from downtown, and the August Weber Haus serves wine, fondue and dinners.
At the Cedarburg Mill on Columbia Avenue you will find the town's local brewery and beer garden, Silver Creek, which brews a lager, a porter, a weiss beer and an India pale ale.
The two local stays are at the Washington House Inn, a stately bed-and-breakfast, and the Stagecoach Inn, which has a more rustic feel. Nearby Grafton and Mequon also have locally-owned and chain hotels a few miles away.
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