History
Michigan 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 BaehrMilwaukee and Wisconsin Streets, Late 1860s
These buildings still stand today, except (at left) the original steeple of St. John's Cathedral.
Dec 15th, 2015 by Jeff BeutnerHighland Was Known as “Sauerkraut Boulevard”
It was also Johnson St. and Prairie St. before its name changed.
Dec 11th, 2015 by Carl BaehrMonica’s on Astor Replaced Former Bordello
It's a cozy, unique bar in building that goes back to 1850s. But about that racy history...
Dec 8th, 2015 by Michael HorneMarshall Street Attracted Orphans
Not to mention delinquent boys. Yet it was named after a famed judge.
Dec 3rd, 2015 by Carl BaehrStreets of Old Milwaukee Made New
Public Museum has redone the 50-year-old exhibit, adding more sights and sounds and smells.
Dec 2nd, 2015 by Michael Horne