Public Museum Must Give Full Accounting
The public needs to know how move to a smaller facility will impact museum's collections, taxidermy and history.
Dec 14th, 2021
Worried About Milwaukee Public Museum
It’s a great institution. But will it still be great — or shrunken — after it moves?
Feb 25th, 2020
10 Examples of The Classical Style
Where to find the best examples of classical style in town.
May 3rd, 2015
A City of Theaters
Since the 19th century’s German language playhouses, the city has built and renovated countless facilities for theater.
Apr 19th, 2015
The Rise of Suburban Style Homes
A variety of Postwar architecture is on display in Milwaukee, as is the counter-revolution of New Urbanist development.
Mar 12th, 2015
The First 100 Years of City Homes
From the 1840s until World War II, Milwaukee built an interesting variety of homes, many still standing.
Feb 25th, 2015
How Brutalism Changed the City
From grain elevators to art centers to university buildings, the impact of this bold 20th Century style can be seen in Milwaukee.
Dec 15th, 2014
The Cream City’s Classic Churches
Nothing better exemplifies the city’s architectural history than its cream brick churches.
Sep 3rd, 2014
How Art Deco Changed the City
Even today, it remains the style that best epitomizes American urbanity.
Jul 30th, 2014
The Enduring Luster Of Lustron Homes
The porcelain and steel homes were the essence of Post-WWII prosperity, and Milwaukee has 15 of them.
Jul 7th, 2014
The Legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright
His impact on Milwaukee, and connection to other architects and cities. First of a series.
Jul 2nd, 2014
