Real Estate
The Tragedy of O’Donnell Park
The proposed sale to NML suggests the city has yet to learn from its folly in building this eyesore.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
From the Potawatomi Hotel
From the 20th floor, a magnificent view of the city and its central valley, once grimly industrial and now turning ever more green.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
O. J. Mayo’s River Hills McMansion
His $1.8 home mixes all sorts of architectural styles and isn't visible to passers by. Perhaps just as well.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Mitchell Building, Around 1880
The headquarters for what became the Marine Bank, built by Alexander Mitchell, survives today almost exactly as originally built.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
City Program Could Sell Homes for $1
New RICH program will sell city-owned foreclosed homes at very low prices.
Oct 28th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Inside the McIntosh–Goodrich Mansion
Great architecture with a fun history.
Oct 28th, 2014 by Dave Reid
“Between the yard and house, it could be a full-time job.”
Stewart Dempsey has spent 26 years fixing up his historic, 1883 home. It's all been worth it -- most of the time.
Oct 25th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Celebrating the First Homeowner in New Program
Happy press conference as program combining government, banks and non-profits brings homeowners back to city.
Oct 24th, 2014 by Susan Nusser
Water St. and Humboldt Ave.
Can the city upgrade and improve its design? First story in a new series.
Oct 23rd, 2014 by Rachel Quednau
Dispute Over Bucks Arena Goes National
New York Times dumps on Milwaukee business leaders, and city becoming divided on issue.
Oct 23rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
From the Hyatt Polaris Room
My goal was to duplicate the 1896 view of Milwaukee in the famous lithograph. Not quite, but great views anyway.
Oct 22nd, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
The Lush Landscaping of Alexander Mitchell’s Conservatory, 1880s
The famed photographer H. H. Bennett captured the splendor of the Mitchell mansion.
Oct 22nd, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
