Content referencing Plankinton House
Book Excerpt
Dime Museum Drag
The 19th century was a crazy time for female impersonators. Excerpt from new book, 'A History of Milwaukee Drag.'
Sep 28th, 2022 by B.J. Daniels and Michail Takach
City Streets
Jefferson Street Became Asphalt Showcase
Charles Pfister spent his own money to pave the street abutting his hotel in the new style.
Mar 4th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Yesterday’s Milwaukee
Menomonee Hotel, Late 1860s
One of earliest hotels, near what is now Plankinton and Wisconsin, was modest indeed.
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
City Streets
The History of Plankinton Avenue
Once West Water St., it’s pretty short but long on history.
Aug 17th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Yesterday’s Milwaukee
Plankinton Arcade, 1925
The Plankinton Arcade sits on the site of the former Plankinton House Hotel.
Sep 26th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Yesterday’s Milwaukee
Inside the Plankinton House Hotel, 1908
Two historic views of the Plankinton House Hotel's impressive interior.
Sep 17th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Yesterday’s Milwaukee
Plankinton House Hotel, 1889
The Plankinton House hotel once sat on prime real estate.
Sep 9th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
