Happy Birthday to the Milwaukee & Northern! The Milwaukee & Northern was incorporated on 24 February 1870. It was granted a charter from the Wisconsin Legislature on this day, which allowed it organize and raise money in order to begin construction of the railroad. You Might Also Like Round Trip Ticket Price to Milwaukee in 1872 February 5, 2020 The Milwaukee & Northern is 154 Years Old! February 24, 2024 UPDATE – Main Line – Menominee River to Ontonagon June 29, 2022