If you've heard the nickname Cream City thrown around for Milwaukee, you might be surprised to know it isn't in honor of Wisconsin's many dairy products — or beers. It's actually a homage to the light-colored, yellowish bricks — dubbed cream city bricks — that make up countless buildings throughout the city.

Source: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2024/12/23/why-is-milwaukee-called-cream-city/76770919007/