“Bay View became the first suburb of Milwaukee when it incorporated as a village in 1879. The village was then annexed in 1887 making Bay View a part of the city of Milwaukee for over a century. With it’s quaint neighborhoods, interesting architecture, friendly people and a local business district, this South Shore Community still has the feel of a small village. It’s probably why this Milwaukee neighborhood continues to be referred to as Bay View.” (Bay View Historical Society)
