History
Iron Block Building, About 1867
Influenced by the North Italian Renaissance Revival, its cast-iron architecture is rare.
Jan 20th, 2016 by Jeff BeutnerKlinger’s East Is a Time Warp
Still with same owner after 40 years, it's very old Milwaukee -- modest, cozy, quaint.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Michael HorneYes, Tory Hill Is a Street
It was named to commemorate the old Irish neighborhood obliterated by a freeway.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Carl BaehrInside the Grain Exchange, 1880
The trading room was one of the "most lavishly decorated" public spaces in the region.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Jeff BeutnerHistory of the Up and Under
It dates back a century, was a Polish bar, "soft drink parlor" and a house of blues.
Jan 10th, 2016 by Michael HorneMichigan Street Had a Mob Riot
And a dispute involving the streetcar, which ultimately won the day.
Jan 8th, 2016 by Carl BaehrVan Cott Block Building, Late 1860s
It had many businesses and is now where the high-rise First Financial Centre is located.
Jan 5th, 2016 by Jeff BeutnerSpencerian Business College, Late 1860s
Located in the four-story Library Block, one of the city's tallest structures.
Dec 29th, 2015 by Jeff BeutnerMenomonee Hotel, Late 1860s
One of earliest hotels, near what is now Plankinton and Wisconsin, was modest indeed.
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Jeff BeutnerVon Trier Is a Teutonic Treasure
It abounds in such artifacts and boasts a huge selection of German tap beers.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Michael HorneA Historic House Almost Destroyed
1880 home on Cambridge saved by historic preservation law that could be overthrown.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Michael HorneVan Buren Named After Democratic Vice-President
Solomon Juneau was a Democrat and named many streets after members of his party.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Carl Baehr