History
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
Izzy Hops Is Long on Beer, History
Former Rascals, Murray Tap, in 121-year old building, embraces new East Side.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Downer Theatre is Street’s Anchor
Opened in 1915, survived the silent era, the oldest still operating movie theater in Milwaukee.
Dec 6th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro
More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Two Riverwest Streets Had Ethnic Divisions
Fratney and Bremen streets reflected tension between Germans and Irish and Poles.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
The Two Streets Named Layton
Meat packer and philanthropist Frederick Layton was so beloved he was honored twice.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
Tavern at Turner Hall Is 1882 Classic
New owner Mike Eitel has transformed the place yet respected the history.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Michael Horne
Swan Boulevard Created By a Deer Hunter
Emery Swan came here in 1837. Street he created changes names several times.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
