History

City Streets: Murray Ave. Named for Early Real Estate Investor
City Streets

Murray Ave. Named for Early Real Estate Investor

Scottish immigrant and early Milwaukeean James Murray figured into history of city.

Out Look: The Enduring Legacy of Eldon Murray
Out Look

The Enduring Legacy of Eldon Murray

So much of the LGBTQ revolution in Milwaukee was the result of his work.

Bar Exam: The Other St. Paul Fish Market
Bar Exam

The Other St. Paul Fish Market

It's in Mequon along the bike path, and the market's bar is long on fish and fishing decor.

Lost Milwaukee: Thrills on the Wells Street Viaduct
Lost Milwaukee

Thrills on the Wells Street Viaduct

For 60 years streetcars rattled across the 2,085-foot-long bridge, 90 feet above the Menomonee River Valley.

City Streets: A Great Street Named Newberry
City Streets

A Great Street Named Newberry

Newberry Boulevard has style, charm and park in the middle.

Lost Milwaukee: Riverwest’s Hidden Landmark
Lost Milwaukee

Riverwest’s Hidden Landmark

When the Riverwest Pumping Station opened in 1924, its massive pumps set a world record.

Bar Exam: Von Trier Revisited
Bar Exam

Von Trier Revisited

East Side bar under new ownership, but maintains classic appeal.

Bar Exam: Hacienda Beer Company A Radical Redo
Bar Exam

Hacienda Beer Company A Radical Redo

East Side changing: G-Daddy's BBC college bar now upscale taproom with craft beers, chic food.

40 Years of Fighting for Consumers

40 Years of Fighting for Consumers

Citizens Utility Board celebrates 40th birthday, still pushing for lower utility rates, consumer rights.

City Streets: Hawley Rd. Honors First Register of Deeds
City Streets

Hawley Rd. Honors First Register of Deeds

Cyrus Hawley got rich on real estate and was an opponent of immigrant militia companies.

What’s It Worth?: Milwaukee Cold Storage Building Is Unique
What’s It Worth?

Milwaukee Cold Storage Building Is Unique

Recently sold 1892 building with two-foot-thick walls was massive refrigerator for industry.

City Beat: Milwaukee’s Less Than Glamorous History
City Beat

Milwaukee’s Less Than Glamorous History

Matthew Prigge discusses his new book on Newhall House fire and other dark incidents in Milwaukee's past.