People of the Road Monument — Oddities & Curiosities in Milwaukee

Entry No. 26 — the Milwaukee file — filed under: weird monuments

People of the Road Monument

Standing along the Hank Aaron State Trail, this public art installation consists of five massive Corten-steel silhouettes up to 18 feet tall. Designed by Milwaukee artist Richard Taylor using historic 1900s train shop photographs, the rusty cutouts pay homage to the railroad workers who built the city's industrial legacy.

The move: Rent Bublr bikes, ride down the Hank Aaron State Trail through the restored prairie of Menomonee Valley Community Park, and stand between the rusty steel figures to inspect the intricate laser-cut train tracks.

Where: 212 S 36th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: hankaaronstatetrail.org · thevalleymke.org

last checked: 2026-07-21