History
Why Two Streets Named Washington?
The great street name purge of 1920s left in place the duplication of Washington names.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
The House of City Insiders
Former city tax assessor Julie Penman and streetcar consultant Jeff Bentoff live here.
Jun 28th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Mitchell Street, Town’s Most Popular Name?
Mitchell Park, Boulevard, airport, etc., all named after one family.
Jun 22nd, 2018 by Carl Baehr
Preview the New Black Holocaust Museum
Actor Danny Glover featured in opening celebration of building housing museum and Griot Apartments.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Hop Over to The Wicked Hop
One of the few taverns on streetcar line, in one of few buildings to survive Third Ward fire.
May 24th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Walker’s Pint Is City’s Oldest Lesbian Bar
In an 1885 building that's been a tavern for more than a century. A local classic.
May 11th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Pabst Mansion Celebrates Its Survival
Unique Gilded Age mansion built in 1892 almost became a parking lot 40 years ago.
Apr 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Toni’s Is Strictly Old Bay View
Full name Toni's Moody Blues, style working class, history harking back to 1886.
Apr 10th, 2018 by Michael Horne
A Gentleman’s Club for 134 Years
Downtown's Milwaukee Club, founded 1884, is the oldest and most exclusive bar in town.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Will Historic Home Be Saved?
St. Rita's development could destroy 1875 building by architect James Douglas.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Michael Horne
It’s Always Christmas at Dale’s
Classic bar with Christmas and clown decorations, great soup, integrated clientele.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Bucks’ Dellavedova Has Shorewood Home
Surprise, it's a quite tasteful, Tudor Revival home with $1.3 million price tag.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Michael Horne
