History
The Voyage of Donald Baumgartner
High seas adventure weathered perilous storms. Excerpt from book on Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Kurt Chandler
Estes Street Honors Bay View Pioneer
North Carolina native Elijah Estes settled in 1830s in area that became Bay View.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Carl Baehr
Black History Museum Celebrates 30th Birthday
Local museum only one to collect, preserve Wisconsin’s African-American history.
Sep 29th, 2018 by Max Nawara, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Gritty History of S. 5th St.
A dense ethnic melting pot, the Walker's Point street declined for decades, now booming anew.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Michael Horne
The Curious History of Weil Street
Actually named after a Frenchman named Schleisinger, who founded Slinger.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
A Tale of Glorious Malone’s Fine Sausage
Walnut St. factory is a tangy slice of Milwaukee history and African American culture.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Laura Thompson
Hamburger Mary’s Has 1877-Era Buildings
Many old Milwaukee touches in campy, gay-themed restaurant, bar and arcade.
Sep 19th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Up-Down Milwaukee Is Arcade Heaven
Brady St. bar has 60 vintage arcade games, 59 beers on tap, great views and loud vibe.
Sep 6th, 2018 by Michael Horne
The Return of German Beer Culture
Prohibition and WWI antipathy to Germany caused decline; craft breweries and beer gardens bringing it back.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Samantha Nash
The Mystery Of Young Street
Where is it? How long is it? Short street created in 1929 would stump local trivia experts.
Aug 29th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
Developer Blair Williams’ Federal-Style Manse
Lovely $583,000 East Side home built by architect Armand Koch in 1915 for Ogden family.
Aug 28th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Riverwest’s Club 99 Has 116-Year History
Old Miller tied house has had many different owners, now on Riverwest 24 course.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Michael Horne
