On January 11th, 1949, although Milwaukee doesn’t have a major league franchise, the site’s selection for the city’s new County Stadium is the Story Stone Quarry, chosen over the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds because of its proximity to downtown. Construction will begin in October of next year to attract a big-league team, which will happen in 1953 when the Braves leave Boston to play in Brew Town.
The History of the Atlanta Braves 