The Brookfield Scene
Janet, a Town of Brookfield resident, has lived in the Elmbrook area for nearly 40 years and is an avid gardener and volunteer. Her blog focuses on the city and town of Brookfield – past, present and future.
Brookfield from 1900 - 1920s – part six
By Janet Wintersberger
Tuesday, May 22 2007, 08:06 PM
The Brookfield Township information in this series is based on the city-sponsored Brookfield Reconnaissance Survey from 1993.
The Brookfield Junction area continued to expand between 1900 and 1920. Still standing in 1993 were a saloon (Charley’s Place), blacksmith shop (Becker’s Blacksmith Shop), and two commercial buildings. Early residents could pay their taxes and order a beer at Charley’s Place. The "commercial building" at 2910 N. Brookfield Road was the old "Railroad Hotel".
Another home was built on Brookfield Road, and two others built on Hoffman Avenue. One existing home (at 2960 N. Brookfield Road) underwent renovations.
Continue your adventure into Brookfield’s history. Drive north on Brookfield Road and look for these buildings.
Residence - 2460 N. Brookfield Road….c.1900
Commercial Building - 2910 N. Brookfield Road….c.1920
Becker Blacksmith Shop - 2915 N. Brookfield Road…c.1900
Charley's Place, Saloon Residence - 2925 N. Brookfield Road…1905
Residence - 2960 N. Brookfield Road… c.1885-90/1918
Commercial Building - 2965 N. Brookfield Road…c.1920
Residence -18720 Hoffman Ave….1917
Keller Residence -18700 Hoffman Ave…1904
You may also find a home north of Capitol Drive on Calhoun (4240 N. Calhoun Rd.) that was built in 1915.
