Milwaukee honors civic leader John Williams with street name
Milwaukee street honors John Williams
The City of Milwaukee unveiled an honorary street name for civic leader John Williams at 14th Street and Fiebrantz Avenue.
MILWAUKEE - The City of Milwaukee unveiled an honorary street name for late civic leader John J. Williams on Monday.
Where to find it:
The honorary designation is for 14th Street at Fiebrantz Avenue.
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The backstory:
Williams' family moved to Milwaukee in 1923, and in his time here, he helped implement the city's ZIP code and became the manpower director at the Milwaukee Urban League, helping dozens of people find and keep jobs in the area. Williams moved to Oklahoma to pursue a job in higher education, but made his way back to the area in the 1970s.
Williams passed away in 2001 at 95 years old.
What they're saying:
Williams' daughter and two grandsons were there to unveil the sign Monday.
"My father came back to Milwaukee because he had more to offer," said Joanne Williams. "One thing I believe he would want me to say to you is get to know your neighbors. You live in a great neighborhood that you can be proud of too."
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The Source: Information in this story was gathered from Joanne Williams and FOX6 News.