Milwaukee, WISCONSIN - Washington Park - Polar Bear Den - 1921:  Milwaukee  is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin and the fifth-largest city in the Midwestern United States. The seat of Milwaukee County, it is on Lake Michigan's western shore. Ranked by its estimated 2018 population, Milwaukee was the 31st largest city in the United States. The city's estimated population in 2019 was 590,157.  Milwaukee County is known for its well-developed Parks of Milwaukee park system. The "Grand Necklace of Parks", designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of New York's Central Park, includes Lake Park, River Park (now Riverside Park), and West Park (now Washington Park). Milwaukee County Parks offer facilities for sunbathing, picnics, grilling, disc golf, and ice skating.  Milwaukee has over 140 parks with over 15,000 acres (6,100 ha) of parks and parkways.  This Divided back Era postcard, mailed in 1921, is in good condition, but shows some edge wear.  E.C. Kropp Co.  Milwaukee.  No. 12551.