House Confidential

House Confidential: David Hatch’s Little Hideaway
House Confidential

David Hatch’s Little Hideaway

The Hatco owner has a city hideaway above a 6-car garage (built in 1907) that was the scene of a lurid, alleged assault.

House Confidential: Vel Phillips’ Newport Co-op
House Confidential

Vel Phillips’ Newport Co-op

The high-rise co-op has "sweeping" views of Lake Michigan and Shepherd publisher Lou Fortis as a fellow resident. What more could you ask for?

House Confidential: Bruce Murphy’s Home for Editors
House Confidential

Bruce Murphy’s Home for Editors

His home along the Milwaukee River was previously owned by another editor and Carl Sandburg lived just down the street.

House Confidential: Randy Bryant & Cecelia Gore’s Elegant Mansion
House Confidential

Randy Bryant & Cecelia Gore’s Elegant Mansion

Built for a sea-farer, with a splendid harbor view and four fireplaces, it commands a spot on Lafayette Place.

House Confidential: Willie Hines’ Cozy Bungalow
House Confidential

Willie Hines’ Cozy Bungalow

Longtime council president's home is small but has a wood-burning fireplace and basement rec room finished in knotty pine.

House Confidential: Where the Ax Man Relaxed
House Confidential

Where the Ax Man Relaxed

Brewers reliever John Axford lived in this $1.7 million Fox Point home, with pristine lake views and a monster garage.

House Confidential: How a Nuns’ Home Became a Historic Duplex
House Confidential

How a Nuns’ Home Became a Historic Duplex

The 1892 home for St. John's Cathedral nuns is now a 3,855-square foot, Yankee Hill residence.

House Confidential: Frederick Vogel IV’s Historic East Side Mansion
House Confidential

Frederick Vogel IV’s Historic East Side Mansion

The MIAD instructor and Vogel heir continues his old Milwaukee family's tradition of owning mansions in the neighborhood.

House Confidential: Chris Larson’s Simple Colonial Home
House Confidential

Chris Larson’s Simple Colonial Home

The state senator has less than 1,000 square feet of space to call home. But he does have good bus service.

House Confidential: Developer Tim Dixon’s Home and Tennis Court
House Confidential

Developer Tim Dixon’s Home and Tennis Court

High above Commerce Street, it offers a spectacular view of Downtown, and respite from Dixon's financial woes.

House Confidential: Ald. Bohl’s Suburban-Style Ranch Home
House Confidential

Ald. Bohl’s Suburban-Style Ranch Home

Bohl is under investigation and has lawyered up. But his home is awfully cozy.

House Confidential: A Festive Home on “Candy Cane Lane”
House Confidential

A Festive Home on “Candy Cane Lane”

The home of Kenneth Perkl, a Candy Cane Lane organizer, whose family hands out candy to the kids.