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GENERATIONS OF PRIDE
Cudahy’s heritage
dates back to the early 1800s as a small settlement called Buckhorn. It
consisted of a railroad station and a dirt road, Packard Avenue which had a
few farms and homes, a tavern and general store. Patrick Cudahy bought 700
acres of land sometime in the late 1800s, and built his meat packing plant in
1892. On March 30, 1895 the first President of the village of Cudahy was
elected, and Buckhorn changed its name to Cudahy. In January 1906 Cudahy was
incorporated as a city with a population of 2,556. Industry was the early
mainstay of the community. Following Patrick Cudahy, the Ladish Company moved
to Cudahy in 1912. Modern Machine, a manufacturer of crankshafts, was built in
1924. The Lucas-Milhaupt silver brazing company came to Cudahy in 1943, and
Cudahy Tanning in 1946. These and many more are still in business here today.
Much of the city’s colorful heritage is preserved for visitors by the Cudahy
Historical Society, located in the original Cudahy Depot. Cudahy’s proud
tradition is captured in the City’s slogan, "Generations of Pride."
Because of the City’s early planning, Cudahy boasts
park land along Lake Michigan for the entire length of the city. The eastern
border along Lake Michigan is comprised of Milwaukee County park land. Two
other Milwaukee County neighborhood parks add to the recreational enjoyment of
our citizens.
Sheridan Park, along the lake, encompasses 84 acres
and was named in honor of a Civil War general. The park has baseball and
softball diamonds plus tennis and sand volleyball courts, along with a
swimming pool, a tot lot and many picnic areas.
Warnimont Park, located on the bluffs overlooking
Lake Michigan, is immediately south of Sheridan Park. Named for former county
supervisor Eugene Warnimont, this 290-acre park has an 18-hole par 3 golf
course. A paved bicycle trail, part of the county’s 90-mile Oak Leaf Trail,
connects these two parks with other county parks |
