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1845

Milwaukee Bridge War

In 1845, the rival settlements of Juneautown and Kilbourntown fought over bridges across the Milwaukee River, with residents tearing them down in a brawl. The feud helped push the two sides to unite as the City of Milwaukee in 1846.

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