Real Estate
How to Sell the Streetcar
Ald. Bob Bauman says mayor’s sales pitch lacks vision.
Nov 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Building the Second Courthouse, 1870s
The courthouse was built in 1872 where Cathedral Square now stands, but only after sticky legal situation was finessed.
Nov 26th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Is O’Donnell Purchase a Sweetheart Deal?
Northwestern Mutual won’t sign full deed restriction for county deal, leaving it free to develop a high-rise development on lakefront land.
Nov 25th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Huge Turnout for East Library Opening
It was a truly an East Side event, and a crowd with tons of notables celebrated history in the making.
Nov 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Next Stops For The Streetcar
The devil is in the details of tax incremental financing and various meetings and approvals needed before construction begins.
Nov 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
New East Library is a Jewel
Wow, what an improvement. Our photos capture the technology-rich and architecturally impressive new library
Nov 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Avenir Nearly Ready for the Future
The five-story, 104 unit apartment building is nearly ready for occupancy, the first residential development on county-owned Park East land.
Nov 21st, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Whole Cityscape
Call it a bonus round: an assemblage of photos taken in my tour of many great vantage points in Milwaukee.
Nov 20th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Market Square, Late 1860s
The intersection of Water and Mason streets was once Market Square, the civic and commercial heart of the city.
Nov 19th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Barrett Moving Forward With Streetcar
If Common Council approves at December 16 meeting, construction would start in late 2015, and Milwaukee would follow in footsteps of many other cities.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Skybox Sports Bar Opening
Bar on MLK Dr. and next to Gee’s Clippers is already drawing NBA and NFL players.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Helena Marie Fahnrich
Architect Chuck Engberg’s First Place on the River
His condo offers unmatched views of the passing pleasure craft, coal barges and trains.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
