History
A Tale of Glorious Malone’s Fine Sausage
Walnut St. factory is a tangy slice of Milwaukee history and African American culture.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Laura Thompson
How a Riverside Roadway Was Stopped
It was all because of the picture-postcard 1927 Capitol Drive Bridge.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Carl Swanson
Schlinger Ave. Named After Vaunted Wolf Hunter
George Schlinger came from Prussia, had 14 children and some heartbreaking losses.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
There’s Only One Liquid Johnny’s
Classic Milwaukee. Same name since 1981. Wear your cat shirt and get free draft beer.
Aug 21st, 2019 by Michael Horne
The Lady and the Light
For 33 years, the North Point Lighthouse was operated by an extraordinary woman
Aug 20th, 2019 by Carl Swanson
Murray Ave. Named for Early Real Estate Investor
Scottish immigrant and early Milwaukeean James Murray figured into history of city.
Aug 5th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
The Enduring Legacy of Eldon Murray
So much of the LGBTQ revolution in Milwaukee was the result of his work.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Michail Takach
The Other St. Paul Fish Market
It's in Mequon along the bike path, and the market's bar is long on fish and fishing decor.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Michael Horne
Thrills on the Wells Street Viaduct
For 60 years streetcars rattled across the 2,085-foot-long bridge, 90 feet above the Menomonee River Valley.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Carl Swanson
A Great Street Named Newberry
Newberry Boulevard has style, charm and park in the middle.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
Riverwest’s Hidden Landmark
When the Riverwest Pumping Station opened in 1924, its massive pumps set a world record.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Carl Swanson
Von Trier Revisited
East Side bar under new ownership, but maintains classic appeal.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Michael Horne
