History
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
The Old City, About 1858
Rare engraving by famed lithographer Louis Kurz, who also did famous Chicago views.
May 24th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Lincoln Memorial Dr. Was Under Water
A 20-year landfill project created the road and the city’s waterfront playground.
May 20th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Gramm-Bernstein Delivery Truck, c. 1916
This is just in front of the bank building that would become the County Historical Society.
May 17th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
The Small Pleasures of Koz’s Mini Bowl
For 60 years it's featured duck-pin bowling, the last such place in town.
May 13th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Smoked Fish Delivery Truck, 1915
M.C. Fischer & Sons had already made the transition from horses to auto.
May 11th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Roman Coin a Pub For Pooches
Pets are welcome at the historic, 1890 tavern. It's a classic hangout.
May 6th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Water Street Is Old Indian Trail
The first street built ran crooked, with gambling houses and other dens of vice.
May 6th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
