The official seal of Milwaukee displays various symbols of Milwaukee. At the center of the seal is a lighthouse with a rising sun, surrounded by seven stars and an abbreviation for Wisconsin, WIS. The middle area displays (beginning at top, clockwise) a railroad locomotive, a church, a steamboat, and a factory. The words CITY OF MILWAUKEE are at the top of the outer circle, and INCORPORATED JAN. 31 1846 are at the bottom. Image File history File links Seal of the City of Milwaukee. ... Nickname: The City of Festivals Official website: http://www. ... The Peggys Point lighthouse in Nova Scotia, Canada An aid for navigation and pilotage at sea, a lighthouse is a tower building or framework sending out light from a system of lamps and lenses or, in older times, from a fire. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 23rd 169,790 km² 420 km 500 km 17 42°30N to 47°3N 86°49W to 92°54W Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 18th 5,453,896 38. ... It has been suggested that paddle steamers be merged into this article or section. ...