History
Yesterday’s Milwaukee
Panorama of Milwaukee, 1885
The new Industrial Exposition Building gave a great vantage point for those photographing the city.
Aug 25th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
City Streets
The History of Kilbourn Avenue
Formerly Biddle and Cedar Streets, it was renamed and widened into grand civic lane.
Aug 24th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Bar Exam
Champion’s Pub, a Place for Conversation
It's an atmospheric place on a dead-end street where it won't hurt to quote Kant or Kierkegaard.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Taverns
The Standard Has a Strange History
Just off Brady Street, it goes back to 1888, with a long list of owners and names.
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Taverns
The Gig is Good for Cheap Micro-Brews
Tucked away in Riverwest since 1904, it offers micro-brews in a micro-neighborhood
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Deep-Fried Romantic
Amongst Kaszubes
This week, we forgo the easy target of the Wisconsin State Fair and instead crash the annual Polish reunion on Jones Island.
Aug 11th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
