On Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Gaines Triangle on the corner of North Sixth and North Halyard streets, a life-size statue of the late Beechie O. Brooks, an iconic Black Milwaukee Realtor and developer, was unveiled. Brooks’ south-facing statue is looking toward the first house he built in Halyard Park 50 years ago, his own house, which marked the start of a major home … [Read more...] about Halyard Park Celebrates Legacy of Late Developer Beechie Brooks
Beechie Brooks
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 24, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Halyard Park celebrates legacy of late developer Beechie Brooks; New Shoes, Stronger Steps: Milwaukee Initiative Takes Aim at Gun Violence; Mayor nominates Jean Darnell to serve as library director; Black Arts MKE names new artistic director … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 24, 2026