City Streets
The History of Milwaukee Street
It's one of the original village streets dating back to 1835.
Sep 25th, 2015 by Carl BaehrMilwaukee’s Grand Avenue
For much of the twentieth century, Wisconsin Avenue was the entertainment and retail center of the city.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Carl BaehrCass Street, the Avenue of Plutocrats
That included the wealthiest man in Milwaukee history, richer than Bill Gates.
Sep 10th, 2015 by Carl BaehrThe Curious History of St. Paul Avenue
It was once Detroit and Fowler Streets, and before that was under water.
Sep 3rd, 2015 by Carl BaehrThe History of Kilbourn Avenue
Formerly Biddle and Cedar Streets, it was renamed and widened into grand civic lane.
Aug 24th, 2015 by Carl BaehrThe History of Plankinton Avenue
Once West Water St., it’s pretty short but long on history.
Aug 17th, 2015 by Carl BaehrThe History of Juneau Avenue
Once Division and Chestnut streets, it was consolidated into a tribute to city’s founder.
Jul 29th, 2015 by Carl BaehrThe History of Mason Street
Named after a Michigan Territory governor, the street became Milwaukee’s Newspaper Row.
Jul 20th, 2015 by Carl Baehr