Zeddie Hyler

Zeddie Hyler (right) had to overcome many obstacles in 1955 before becoming the first African American homeowner in Wauwatosa. The list of obstacles he successfully overcame included angry neighbors, vandalism and arson. Even before beginning to build, Hyler had to enlist a white friend to purchase the property in his name before Hyler could begin construction. The persistence … [Read more...] about First Black-owned Wauwatosa home receives historical designation