History
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
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
