History
Chase Ave. Was First Road to Chicago
It honors doctor, brickmaker, glass manufacturer, legislator and school commissioner Enoch Chase.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
The Man Who Made This Cream City
Manufacturer George Burnham helped make city famous for cream-colored bricks, named a south side street.
Feb 25th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
The Mystique of Urban Farms
Grohmann Museum’s photographic exhibit captures city’s urban farms of the past — and present.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
Commerce Street Arose From a Canal
Planned to reach Mississippi River, it never even got to North Avenue.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
The Complicated History of Highway 100
Part of it was “Lovers Lane,” all of it made a 38-mile bypass of the city.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
Prohibition Exhibition Is Fascinating
County Historical Society show reveals city's unique place in "noble experiment" of 1920-1933.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Michael Horne
The Tracks Has Always Been a Tavern
Since building erected in 1906. With same owner since 1970, With volleyball for decades.
Jan 15th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Spencer Tracy Lived on Logan Avenue
Future Hollywood star grew up on street created in 1880s, named after Civil War general.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
Astor St. Eschweiler Mansion Worth $590,000
1897 residence with quite a history, office building since 1951, now houses Falk Legal Group.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Michael Horne
We Hate You, John Abert
City named one street to insult an Abert, only to later honor another Abert with a street.
Jan 1st, 2019 by Carl Baehr
Top 10 Bar Exams of 2018
Most popular stories: neighborhood taverns, a gentleman’s club, a lesbian bar. And some surprises.
Dec 26th, 2018 by Michael Horne
The 27 Bedrooms of Chris Abele
New Shorewood manse gives him three places worth $8.2 million, though one may be sold.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Michael Horne
