Greeks - Encyclopedia of Milwaukee
Greeks in early twentieth century Milwaukee were similar to those in other parts of the United States in that they gravitated to industrial employment. They were concentrated in unskilled …
Most of the Greeks in Milwaukee came from the Peloponessus, especially from Arcadia and to a much lesser extent from Sparta, Messenia, and Elias; they also came from Greece proper, …
Greeks in Wisconsin - Wisconsin Historical Society
Milwaukee was home to the largest and most permanently-rooted Greek community in the state. Around 1905, Greeks also began settling in Beloit. Milwaukee's Greek population reached its …
Dr. George Korkos, Greek-American Founder of Milwaukee Bucks
Aug 3, 2024 · A proud Greek-American, Korkos was at the helm of the Bucks when the club wrote its most glorious page in history by winning the 1971 Championships, thanks in great part to …
Greek Americans - History, Modern era, The first greeks in america
The first wave of Greek immigrants included about 40 orphans who had survived the Greek Revolution of 1821 and who were brought to the United States by American missionaries; …
Meet Dr. George Korkos, Greek-American Founder of the Milwaukee …
Apr 11, 2021 · “Before Giannis [Antetokounmpo] there was another Greek. That was me, Dr. George Korkos,” the founding owner of Milwaukee Bucks says with a big grin on his face as he …
Greek Americans - Wikipedia
A young Greek immigrant on Ellis Island, New York City, late 19th century Greek parade at 57th Street, New York State. The first Greek to ever set foot in America was Johan Griego (lit. ' …
America’s Greek Connection: Top 20 States With a Hellenic Presence
Nov 29, 2024 · Michigan, located in the Upper Midwest, has a significant Greek American presence, particularly in Detroit. Roughly one-third of Michigan’s Greek American population …
The assimilation of the Greek population in Milwaukee
Paras, Frank G., "The assimilation of the Greek population in Milwaukee" (1945). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 1185. Having trouble?
Dr. George Korkos, Greek-American Founder of the Milwaukee …
May 29, 2021 · Dr. George Korkos, a renowned plastic surgeon and the Greek- American co-founder of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA Franchise, passed away on Friday, May 28.