History
Murray Ave. Named for Early Real Estate Investor
Scottish immigrant and early Milwaukeean James Murray figured into history of city.
Aug 5th, 2019 by Carl BaehrThe Enduring Legacy of Eldon Murray
So much of the LGBTQ revolution in Milwaukee was the result of his work.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Michail TakachThe 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.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Michael HorneThrills on the Wells Street Viaduct
For 60 years streetcars rattled across the 2,085-foot-long bridge, 90 feet above the Menomonee River Valley.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Carl SwansonA Great Street Named Newberry
Newberry Boulevard has style, charm and park in the middle.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Carl BaehrRiverwest’s Hidden Landmark
When the Riverwest Pumping Station opened in 1924, its massive pumps set a world record.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Carl SwansonVon Trier Revisited
East Side bar under new ownership, but maintains classic appeal.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Michael HorneHacienda Beer Company A Radical Redo
East Side changing: G-Daddy's BBC college bar now upscale taproom with craft beers, chic food.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Michael Horne40 Years of Fighting for Consumers
Citizens Utility Board celebrates 40th birthday, still pushing for lower utility rates, consumer rights.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News NetworkHawley Rd. Honors First Register of Deeds
Cyrus Hawley got rich on real estate and was an opponent of immigrant militia companies.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Carl BaehrMilwaukee Cold Storage Building Is Unique
Recently sold 1892 building with two-foot-thick walls was massive refrigerator for industry.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Michael HorneMilwaukee’s Less Than Glamorous History
Matthew Prigge discusses his new book on Newhall House fire and other dark incidents in Milwaukee's past.
Apr 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene