History
Nurses Prepare for COVID-19 Onslaught
State’s hospitals short on beds, protective gear and staff, though some see reason to hope.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Parker Schorr and Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
19 Streets Named After the Irish
Many of these Milwaukee streets were named after men who emigrated from Ireland.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Carl Baehr
The Man Who Made Milwaukee
Fur trader Solomon Juneau arrived here in 1818 and saw the potential of Milwaukee.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Carl Swanson
The Encyclopedia of Milwaukee Documents the City
UW-Milwaukee has built a massive digital archive for the city.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Michael Horne
The Life of Father James Groppi
New documentary captures life and impact of Milwaukee civil rights crusader.
Feb 27th, 2020 by Chris Walker, Wisconsin Examiner
Holton Street Named For Abolitionist
Edward Dwight Holton: teetotaler, abolitionist, storekeeper, bank president and public servant.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Carl Baehr
Journal and Sentinel Archives Threatened
Newsbank, JS owners look to squeeze libraries for millions and they can't afford to pay it.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Michael Horne
The Man Who Dreamed of Locks
How Harry Soref built a company that produced 80,000 padlocks per day.
Feb 9th, 2020 by Carl Swanson
Custer’s Last Stand in Milwaukee
There’s still a city street that honors him. Or is it named after a Town of Granville settler?
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Carl Baehr
The Ghost Signs of Milwaukee
New book captures a fading part of the city’s history.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Adam Levin
Historical Society Showcasing Unseen Treasures
New exhibit highlights a wide variety of Milwaukee's history.
Jan 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Dark Horse Is So New Yet So Old
South Side bar opened in December with new style in tavern dating to 1880s.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Michael Horne
