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Cecilia Gilbert Honorary Street Naming Ceremony
Please join Cathedral Square Friends to celebrate the honorary street naming of E. Wells Street for Cecilia "The Queen" Gilbert.
In city hall, in boardrooms, at small businesses and events, and through her involvement in civic projects Cecilia Gilbert served the city she loved and its residents for over 40 years.
We will unveil her new honorary street name and pay tribute to Cecilia Gilbert, known to many as The Queen of Downtown, on Thursday, June 18 at 5 p.m. at the Southwest Corner of Cathedral Square.
A live music performance by Respect! A Tribute to the Queen of Soul! at Jazz in the Park will follow the celebration.
Event Details:
When: June 18, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Where: Southwest Corner of Cathedral Square
Yesterday
Cathedral Square dates to 1837, when Milwaukee’s founders, Solomon Juneau and his partner, Morgan L. Martin, donated the land for a courthouse.
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Today
Our project to enhance the perimeter of Cathedral Square, known as Frame the Square, is now complete.
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Tomorrow
The city of Milwaukee’s Downtown Plan provides a bigger vision for Cathedral Square.
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The mission of Cathedral Square Friends is to support, maintain and enhance Cathedral Square as a historic public gathering place.