History
Izzy Hops Is Long on Beer, History
Former Rascals, Murray Tap, in 121-year old building, embraces new East Side.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Downer Theatre is Street’s Anchor
Opened in 1915, survived the silent era, the oldest still operating movie theater in Milwaukee.
Dec 6th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro
More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Two Riverwest Streets Had Ethnic Divisions
Fratney and Bremen streets reflected tension between Germans and Irish and Poles.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
The Two Streets Named Layton
Meat packer and philanthropist Frederick Layton was so beloved he was honored twice.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
Tavern at Turner Hall Is 1882 Classic
New owner Mike Eitel has transformed the place yet respected the history.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Michael Horne
Swan Boulevard Created By a Deer Hunter
Emery Swan came here in 1837. Street he created changes names several times.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
The Voyage of Donald Baumgartner
High seas adventure weathered perilous storms. Excerpt from book on Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Kurt Chandler
Estes Street Honors Bay View Pioneer
North Carolina native Elijah Estes settled in 1830s in area that became Bay View.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Carl Baehr
Black History Museum Celebrates 30th Birthday
Local museum only one to collect, preserve Wisconsin’s African-American history.
Sep 29th, 2018 by Max Nawara, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Gritty History of S. 5th St.
A dense ethnic melting pot, the Walker's Point street declined for decades, now booming anew.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Michael Horne
The Curious History of Weil Street
Actually named after a Frenchman named Schleisinger, who founded Slinger.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
