History
KK Is Bay View’s Main Street
With a rich history, labor unrest and streetcar deaths, going back to 1865.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Independent Milwaukee Brewery, c. 1901
Its best-known beer, Braumeister, lasted into the 1990s.
Jul 12th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Welcome Park in Whitefish Bay
Guido Pfister created the park and beer garden at the streetcar stop in Whitefish Bay.
Jul 5th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
The 12 Segments of McKinley Avenue
Including Cold Spring area that held horse races and set world speed record.
Jul 1st, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Pabst Brewery’s Grand Resort, 1890
Located in Whitefish Bay, it was served by rail and steamboat from downtown Milwaukee.
Jun 21st, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Downer Avenue and Two “Spite” Houses
Both tales of revenge have a connection to Judge Jason Downer.
Jun 16th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
The Future Whitefish Bay, 1870s
The Lake Avenue Turnpike linked Milwaukee to area that soon saw summer resorts arise.
Jun 14th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Schlitz Garden’s Observation Tower, 1880s
Beer garden on 8th and Brown offered many thrills, with stunning views of Lake Michigan.
Jun 7th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Humboldt Once Part of a Separate Village
Village of Humboldt, south of Capitol Dr., along Humboldt Plank Rd., lasted for decades.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Riverwest Tavern Is Very Dog-Friendly
There's been a neighborhood bar here for 100 years. The dogs are more recent.
Jun 1st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Outdoor Beer Garden, 1880s
Early beer garden on near South Side was privately run and served Blatz.
May 31st, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Tonic Tavern Was Old Livery Stable
And owner Paul Jonas did a good job of selective restoration.
May 24th, 2016 by Michael Horne
