Brookfield, WI

About Brookfield

• • Jim Rowinski, a former NBA player, hails from Brookfield, Wisconsin.
• • Brookfield Square Mall, a major shopping destination, originated here.
• • The railroad's arrival spurred growth, connecting Brookfield to Milwaukee and beyond.
• • Brookfield once had a large number of orchards and was known for apple production.
• • A devastating fire in 1959 destroyed several businesses in the downtown area.
• • Named in 1839 for its many brooks, it was incorporated as a city in 1954.
• • With around 40,000 residents, it's smaller than its neighbor, Milwaukee.
• • Sitting 830 feet above sea level, it offers slightly elevated views of the area.
• • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical service industries.
• • Brookfield offers a comfortable, suburban atmosphere with a focus on community.
• • The Milwaukee Bucks, Wisconsin's NBA team, play just a short drive away.
• • Marquette University's basketball rivalry with Wisconsin is a big deal locally.

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