Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with Louis Goodstein, or “Louis from St. Louis,” as he would say. He took on the nickname while stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri for basic training. He would often venture into St. Louis during leaves. Goodstein, originally from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is a China, Burma, India Veteran of WWII. He now resides at the Jewish Home and Care Center in Milwaukee, where he can often be found sharing his war stories. In addition to s

A tremendous thank you to everyone who contributed to the Soldiers Home Wayfinding and Awareness Campaign. The Milwaukee Preservation Alliance would not have been able to achieve its goal without the generous support of the many individuals and groups who care deeply about the Soldiers Home. These contributions show that our community values highly the Milwaukee Soldiers Home Historic District. Through your support MPA was able to reach its $30,000 fundraising goal! The Wayfi

The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America’s military in their time of need. Fisher House Wisconsin’s mission is to provide a “home away from home” for military and veterans’ families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. On Tuesday, June 3, the Fisher House will hold a groundbreaking celebration for itsWisconsin Fisher House on t