History
Astor Street Was For The “Bluebellies”
The highest point between lake and river was where wealthiest people settled.
Nov 12th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Oscar’s Is a Classic South Side Pub
A century old, just below 16th St. Viaduct, known for its hamburgers and reasonably priced micro beers.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Wisconsin and Broadway, 1867
The well-dressed people in the photo had to stand rigidly in place, so the photo wouldn't be ruined.
Nov 10th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Ogden and Lyon Almost Obliterated
Park East Freeway would have run to lakefront, eliminating both streets.
Nov 5th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Love Nest of A Beer Baroness
Huge 1889 mansion is where Pabst owner continued her affair with her daughter's husband.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Paving Prospect Pitted Neighbor Against Neighbor
In 1895, neighbors wrestled over an issue: should the street be paved with asphalt or wooden blocks?
Oct 31st, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Harbor Room Is Classic Gay Men’s Bar
Its colorful 108-year history charts the rise and fall of a dense manufacturing neighborhood.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Mansion Where Scandal Brewed
The wife of the Pabst Brewery's co-owner had a scandalous affair in this fine Italianate mansion.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Farwell Developed Due To Streetcar
And was named after the man who claimed he saved Vice-president Andrew Johnson.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Carl Baehr
O’Lydia’s Has 99-Year History
The atmospheric, old-style tavern still has the original floor, tin ceiling and back bar.
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Philip Best Brewery’s Moorish-Style Facility
The old bottling plant still stands today. By 1885 the future Pabst Brewing moved to Downtown.
Oct 20th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Wells Street Has Quite a History
That includes the impact of plutocrat Daniel Wells, Greta Garbo and an Irish/German riot.
Oct 15th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
