History
Lessons From the 1918 Influenza Plague
‘We have done such a poor job.' Wisconsin was a leader in 1918, says historian.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Jake Zuckerman, Wisconsin Examiner
The Curious History of Wedgewood Drive
Why a street evoking English china? Why were sidewalks behind the houses?
Sep 16th, 2020 by Carl Baehr
Committee Approves Harriet Tubman Park
Proposal would rename Wahl Park on city's northwest side for famed abolitionist.
Sep 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Norquist Says City Not ‘Most Racist’
Milwaukee is very diverse, Wisconsin’s least racist city, he tells Washington DC radio station.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Was This Bay View House Historic?
Now-demolished structure on Shore Dr. dated back to 1872. Was it worth saving?
Aug 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How To Understand These Historic Protests
These resources will put the nationwide protests in a proper context.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Viewaukee Provides Look at Milwaukee’s History
10 tower viewers provide historic Milwaukee views.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Largest Brownfield Now Clean
After years of remediation, a highly-contaminated site in the Menomonee Valley is certified as clean by the DNR.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
How a President’s Row Was Created
The South Side has six consecutive streets named after presidents, all but one Republican.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Carl Baehr
When Police Handed Out Courtesy Cards
And how the arrest of a Riverwest business owner ended the practice.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Carl Swanson
Mann Family Owned Much of Bay View
Ran lumber companies, named Bay View streets, owned Lion House on N. Franklin Place.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Carl Baehr
Milwaukee Has Long History of Protests
Powerful black and brown protests in 1960s, 1970s can inspire marchers today.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Antonio Ramirez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
