Secret Garden Unveils Classic Batchelder Fountain
Former funeral home on 53rd and North, now a school, has many tile artworks.
Aug 28th, 2024
Washington High School’s Tiled Bubblers Are Unique
The bubbler station became an artistic oasis in the 1920s and '30s.
Apr 23rd, 2024
A Historic Gem at 17th and Muskego
Retail shop boasts tile decorations from the 1920s with handmade tiles from the Continental Faience & Tile Co.
Mar 1st, 2024
Uncovering The Oriental Theatre’s Mysterious Tiles
An inside tour of art tile in Milwaukee.
Nov 17th, 2023
Nursery Rhyme Fireplace in a “Kindergarten Suite”
Wisconsin Avenue School, slated for redevelopment, contains MPS nursery rhyme tiles in former kindergarten room.
Oct 27th, 2023
Helen and Ben Bertelson’s Terra-Cotta Wonder Documented In New Book
New book by Milwaukee artist of the year Ben Tyjeski looks at one of Milwaukee's terra-cotta gems.
Sep 21st, 2023
Will Unique Downtown Mural Be Saved?
Ceramic tile artwork created in 1970 at insurance building on 8th and Michigan. Iron District developer says it will be preserved.
Jun 21st, 2023
Three MPS Schools Have Arthur Rackham Illustrations
Century-old, brick and tiled fireplaces are unique artworks. Part 2 of a series.
May 24th, 2023
Century-Old Illustrated Fireplace Delights Students
First in a series. An inside tour of unique Arts & Crafts tile creations in Milwaukee.
Mar 19th, 2023
