Lakewood, WI

Lakewood is a city located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,812. The city is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan and is bisected by Interstate 94.

The city was founded in 1892 as a resort town on land that had formerly been part of the estate of George Hearst. It was incorporated as a village in 1903 and as a city in 1907. The first major development in Lakewood was the construction of the Grand Hotel (now known as the Sheraton Hotel) in 1902 by George Hearst and his brother-in-law John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. This hotel served as an important stop on the railroads serving Milwaukee and Chicago at that time.

In 1916, William Randolph Hearst purchased an additional 1,000 acres (4 km²) for his estate which became known as "Hearst Castle". In 1927 he sold it to Howard Hughes who turned it into one of Hollywood's most famous movie studios, RKO Pictures. In 1951 it was sold to CBS who used it primarily for television production until its closure in 2000.

Today Lakewood is home to many high-end residential developments including The Promenade at Fox Pointe (formerly known as Fox Pointe Lakes), Avalon Ridge Estates, Regency Park Estates and more recently The Reserve at Fox Pointe which has become one of Milwaukee's most popular neighborhoods with its large array of amenities including world-class golf courses (Fox Pointe Golf Club & Resort), championship tennis facilities ( Lakewood Tennis Club), world-renowned spa treatments (The Retreat at Fox Pointe), two lakeside beaches with paddleboats and kayaks available for rent (Fox Point Beach & Bayfront Park), over 30 restaurants/bars/nightclubs including nationally recognized chains like Olive Garden & Red Lobster along with unique local establishments like Paddy O'Boys Irish Pub & Restaurant and Belly Up Tavern + Kitchen).

In addition to its impressive array of amenities, Lakewood also offers some outstanding real estate opportunities due to its proximity to both downtown Milwaukee and Chicago which are both within easy driving distance. Downtown Milwaukee offers a wide variety of shopping options including world-renowned retailers such as Neiman Marcus & Saks Fifth Avenue while Chicago has all sorts of entertainment options from renowned theater companies like The Broadway Theatre Company to top notch sporting venues like Wrigley Field which hosts Major League Baseball games year round.