Kenosha, Wisconsin

Located south of Milwaukee on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Kenosha is a city in and the county seat of Kenosha County. With an estimated population of 97,856, Kenosha is the fourth-largest city in Wisconsin, as well as the fourth-largest city on the western shore of Lake Michigan, following Chicago, Milwaukee, and Green Bay. Kenosha was originally named Pike, then after the area became a significant Great Lakes shipping port it was renamed Southport until the growing city was incorporated in 1850 and given its present day name. Today, Kenoshans affectionately refer to their city as "K-Town" and "Keno". Kenosha has 21 locations and three districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places including the Library Park, Third Avenue, and the Civic Center historic districts.

Between 1902 and 1988, Kenosha produced millions of automobiles and trucks under such well-remembered marquees as Jeffery, Rambler, Oldsmobile, Nash Motors, Hudson, LaFayette, and American Motors Corporation (AMC) and Renault. In 1987, Renault sold its controlling interest in AMC to Chrysler Corporation. Chrysler continues to build some of its engines in the original AMC facility today. The AMC Lakefront plant (1960–88), a smaller facility, was demolished in 1990 and was redeveloped into upscale HarborPark, complete with lakeside condominiums, a large recreational marina, water park and promenades, fountains (including the 2007 Christopher Columbus fountain), the Kenosha Public Museum and the Civil War Museum, all connected by the Kenosha Electric Railway streetcar system. Today, tourism has a significant and growing impact on Kenosha's economy; tourism activity and revenue is within the top 20% of all of Wisconsin's 72 counties. Kenosha's largest employer is Kenosha Public Schools, and its largest private employer is Abbott Laboratories.

Asbestos exposure in the workplace has been an issue in Kenosha for many years; it puts workers and others at risk to develop mesothelioma, a terminal cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, scroll down to see a list of mesothelioma doctors located in and around Kenosha. Additionally, mesothelioma lawyers may be able to give guidance if you were exposed to asbestos in Kenosha and then diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in Kenosha where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Kenosha, WI have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Kenosha, WI

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Kenosha, WI. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Kenosha, WI

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Kenosha, WI. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.