Content referencing Downtown - Page 2
5 Things Milwaukee Should Steal from Detroit
Yes, Detroit has huge problems, but also some creative innovations worth considering.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Arena Work Prep
Sewer relocation has this stretch of the Park East seeing activity for the first time in ten years.
May 27th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Bray Architects in Walker’s Point
Growing company's new office space will help transform changing neighborhood.
May 24th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Arena Design Approved
There were few objections other than by Ald. Kovac. Arena on track for June 18th groundbreaking.
May 17th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Masonic Lodge Could Become Hotel
Plan would build addition atop historic building, but will preservation advocates block it?
May 10th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Do Construction Projects Hire City Workers?
Most abide by city rule requiring 40% residents, but few entry-level workers building careers.
May 10th, 2016 by Joe Peterangelo
Inside the MKE Lofts
Historic downtown building transformed from vacant offices to 105 stunning apartments
May 5th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Who’s Renting All Those New Apartments?
Millennials or aging baby boomers? Experts disagree on why the building boom.
Apr 21st, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire on Water Is Great for Music
And the happy hour runs four hours, and all night on Tuesday.
Apr 15th, 2016 by Joey Grihalva
Ibrahim Amin
Bublr provides an easy way to avoid paying for parking.
Apr 12th, 2016 by Bublr Bikes
10 Images of a Changing City
Think Milwaukee moves slowly? These dramatic interactive images will change your mind.
Apr 8th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwestern Mutual’s Tower Hits the Heights
The 32-story tower is nearly at its maximum height.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Designing a New Grand Avenue
Downtown mall's new owners select design & management team that hints at its future.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Boston Store, Mid-1920s
The newest and last surviving downtown department stores was at its peak then.
Mar 15th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Turns 50
Green beer, green gear and green cheer will enliven Downtown on Saturday afternoon.
Mar 11th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The BreakWater
Three-bedroom, 17th-floor condo, great views of Downtown, East Side and all the amenities.
Mar 11th, 2016 by Urban Milwaukee
New Seafood Restaurant for Downtown
And new Middle Eastern restaurant for the East Side.
Mar 9th, 2016 by Alex Baker
Gimbels Department Store, 1925
It was part of the largest department store in the nation, and soon, in the world.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
More Suburban Firms Moving Downtown?
It’s all about attracting millennials, new story suggests.
Mar 7th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Jefferson Street Became Asphalt Showcase
Charles Pfister spent his own money to pave the street abutting his hotel in the new style.
Mar 4th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
NM Demolishing Downtown Buildings
Firm hired by Northwestern Mutual achieved 93% recycling on new tower, but not this time.
Mar 3rd, 2016 by Michael Horne
Construction Costs Will Rise Slightly
Report also says Milwaukee building boom should continue through 2016.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Pfister Hotel, About 1910
Pfister and Milwaukee Club buildings still survive. Both have famous designers.
Feb 23rd, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Donovan Lies About Streetcar Suit
City loses challenge to state law making it pay for utilities, Donovan lies about impact.
Feb 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside 833 East
Step inside the new 18-story office tower that will help transform the lakefront.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside The Buckler Apartments
11 stories, 207 units and countless styles, shapes and price points for apartments.
Jan 27th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Bankers Row, 1860s
Two of Milwaukee's oldest surviving buildings were banks at Water and Michigan.
Jan 26th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
18-Story Tower on River Proposed
57-unit apartment tower would replace 1880s-era, two-story building on Wells St.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
New NM Apartment Tower Moves Forward
Its less-discussed project, a 33-story residential and parking tower, is quietly continuing.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
New Downtown Hotel Makes Progress
Commerce building on 4th Street will become a 155-room SpringHill Suites Marriott hotel.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Jack Fennimore
The Resurrection of Karl Ratzsch’s
German restaurant will have new owner. Plus a new small-plates restaurant coming.
Jan 20th, 2016 by Jack Fennimore
Iron Block Building, About 1867
Influenced by the North Italian Renaissance Revival, its cast-iron architecture is rare.
Jan 20th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Local Collective Gets Milwaukee Biking
Downtown, do-it-yourself bike repair shop offers help, affordable parts, free use of tools.
Jan 15th, 2016 by Emmy A. Yates
BID Sells Streetcar-Related Development
Downtown BID guide shows business support, sells vacant land along streetcar route.
Jan 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Aladdin Brings Cafe to City Hall
The Middle Eastern-restaurant is also located at Public Market and Amtrak station.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Van Cott Block Building, Late 1860s
It had many businesses and is now where the high-rise First Financial Centre is located.
Jan 5th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Pastiche Leaving Bay View for Downtown
And Carnevor, Ruyi and Screaming Tuna will have new menus.
Dec 30th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
601 Lofts Penthouse
Looking to entertain guests? This place delivers the full package, plus gracious living.
Dec 30th, 2015 by Urban Milwaukee
Milwaukee and Wisconsin Streets, Late 1860s
These buildings still stand today, except (at left) the original steeple of St. John's Cathedral.
Dec 15th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
South Side of Wisconsin Ave., 1868
Then called Wisconsin St., it was a hot spot for photography studios.
Nov 17th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
601 E. Ogden Ave.
Real estate is location, location, location and this condo has got a great one.
Nov 15th, 2015 by Urban Milwaukee
New Owner for Jazz Estate
Tiny club has somehow survived since 1977. New owner committed to jazz tradition.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Broadway, the Street of Tragedies
Three of the most tragic incidents in city history happened on Broadway.
Oct 8th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
SpringHill Suites Marriott Hotel
New 150-room downtown hotel will be connected to convention center.
Sep 25th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
New Bucks Arena Approved
City completes final step of financing puzzle for new Bucks arena.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Rachael Wade
"I was totally surprised at how well-defined and busy Milwaukee’s downtown is set up."
Sep 14th, 2015 by Newaukee
The History of Kilbourn Avenue
Formerly Biddle and Cedar Streets, it was renamed and widened into grand civic lane.
Aug 24th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Milwaukee Industrial Exposition Building, 1880s
Touted as the "finest in the country," the exposition hall on 5th and Kilbourn held a wide range of events.
Aug 18th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
The History of Plankinton Avenue
Once West Water St., it’s pretty short but long on history.
Aug 17th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Taylors, Downtown’s Neighborhood Bar
It was one of the first bars in town to embrace its sidewalk, and feature outdoor drinking.
Aug 14th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Rare Steakhouse Coming Soon
Milwaukee also adds City Lights Brewery and Ian's Pizza is on the move.
Aug 12th, 2015 by Jon Richie
Questions for Steely Dane
The band performs Steely Dan classics and will be playing at Jazz in the Park this Thursday.
Aug 11th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Will Bucks Break Their Lease?
Why the new arena deal will not lock down the franchise in Milwaukee
Aug 11th, 2015 by Pat Small
Downtown Books
Owner Keith Pajot loves the business. But it's getting harder to find used books for his inventory.
Aug 10th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Questions for Ballet Folklorico Nacional
The Milwaukee company specializes in the regional, traditional dances of Mexico.
Aug 7th, 2015 by Helen Koth
The City’s $30 Million Design Project
National competition for lakefront bridge could have huge impact, but city’s process raises questions.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Tom Bamberger
German Market, Early 1880s
The market hall on E. Juneau was popular from at least 1870 to about 1920.
Aug 4th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
The History of Juneau Avenue
Once Division and Chestnut streets, it was consolidated into a tribute to city’s founder.
Jul 29th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
City Hall, 1880
The remodeled market hall became City Hall in 1861, but the Milwaukee Sentinel derided the result.
Jul 28th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Trend-Setting High-Rise Offers No Parking
10-floor, 72-unit apartment complex proposed for Downtown includes no parking spots.
Jul 28th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Is the The Spot 4MKE A Success?
Creative Alliance Milwaukee has added life to 4th and Wisconsin, but dare we ask for more?
Jul 27th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Elias Friend Residence, 1879
The wealthy clothing manufacturer built this elegant home on Cass and Mason.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Riverwalk Boat Tours & Rentals
Russ Davis has built a small empire on the river with three waterside restaurants and his themed tours by boat offering food, drinks and fun.
Jul 20th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Bucks Arena Winners and Losers
We count 33 winners, from strip clubs to Scott Walker to the streetcar, and 12 losers, including Frank Gimbel, the Brewers and Seattle.
Jul 17th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Questions For the No BS! Brass Band
Just what Cathedral Square needs: a group that sounds like Led Zeppelin played by a brass band
Jul 15th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Questions for Streetlife and Warren Wiegratz
The Buck's house band has played together for decades and will perform on Thursday at Jazz in the Park.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Buckley’s Getting Much Bigger
Cass Street restaurant tripling in size in response to new apartments, condos and Northwestern Mutual tower.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Jon Richie
Fire Fighters in Dress Suits, 1880
A classic photo of workmen at Firehouse No. 1, looking like dudes about town.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Leana Grimm
"We have this humble innocence in our city that makes it one of a kind."
Jul 13th, 2015 by Newaukee
The Harp, a Unique Waterfront Bar
The riverside has lots of restaurants and even breweries, but the venerable, Irish-themed Harp is the only true tavern along the water.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
833 East Redefines the Skyline
It's not flashy, but it's becoming highly visible near the lakefront.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Construction Starts in October
On-going engineering work continues to save millions of dollars. And anti-streetcar group has given up trying to stop the starter line.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
City Goes Crazy for Wine
Wine pairings with meals getting ever so popular in the city that made beer famous.
Jul 8th, 2015 by Jon Richie
Broadway North of Wisconsin, 1879
Another classic H.H.Bennett photo captures Milwaukee just after the advent of telephones and telephone lines.
Jul 7th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Suburbs’ Day in Milwaukee
Who are all those suburbanites that camp out in the city for the July 3rd fireworks?
Jul 6th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Lovely Patio Dining at Cafe at the Plaza
New evening hours are a great addition, while it’s still reliable for brunch or lunch.
Jul 6th, 2015 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Water Street in 1880
Looking south from Wisconsin, this was a prime business district dominated by Victorian buildings from the 1850s.
Jun 30th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Sergio Piraino
"I see Milwaukee having a title contending NBA franchise in the Milwaukee Bucks that will be playing in a state of the art new arena..."
Jun 29th, 2015 by Newaukee
Bailing Out the Bucks Is Old News
Back in 2001, Bruce Murphy reported on the Greater Milwaukee Committee's plan to subsidize the Bucks.
Jun 25th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Krista Renfrew
"I think the city is at this wonderfully exciting time when the next generation is starting to take leadership roles and have a voice in their community."
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Newaukee
Night Market Opening Night
Is the Night Market a solution to how to enliven W. Wisconsin Ave? At the very least it's a great festival, as our photos document.
Jun 21st, 2015 by Dave Reid
Will Milwaukee Art Museum Buy O’Donnell Park?
Museum director Dan Keegan meets with county parks committee, but puts off decision.
Jun 18th, 2015 by Hayley Keith
The City’s Real Costs for Bucks Arena
The exact total is unknown, but will be much higher than media has reported.
Jun 17th, 2015 by Pat Small
Communication Breakdown at Milwaukee County?
Will Wisconsin Center District take over the Marcus Center? Frustrated supervisors grill Abele administration and get nowhere.
Jun 17th, 2015 by Hayley Keith
Crunch Time for Bucks Arena Deal
Joint Finance Committee needs nine of 16 members to approve it. That could be tough.
Jun 15th, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Economic Impact of a New Bucks Arena
Separating fact from fiction, what does the data show?
Jun 10th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Abele Plan for Bucks Arena Won’t Work
The county has nowhere near $4 million in annual debt for state to collect -- and Abele may lack the power to deliver it.
Jun 4th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Downtown Milwaukee, 1871
Remarkably, many of these buildings still stand today on Wisconsin Avenue.
Jun 3rd, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Arena Plan is Massive Tax Shift to Milwaukee
County taxpayers will pay far more than predicted, as state legislators back away from the deal.
May 29th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
View of Milwaukee,1856
This engraving offers remarkable detail about the quickly growing city just ten years after its incorporation.
May 26th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
We Must Imitate Other Cities
New study says we must build a Bucks arena and bigger convention center. But its data actually tells a much different story.
May 19th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
How to Fix Wisconsin Avenue’s Black Hole
Creative Alliance Milwaukee has plans to activate 4th and Wisconsin. Will they work?
May 18th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Presenting the Posner Building Apartments
Huge, almost entirely vacant building transforming into 105 apartments on key downtown corner
May 15th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Cate Phillips
"Being the most segregated city in the country. It hurts us on so many different levels."
May 11th, 2015 by Newaukee
A Tale of Two Buildings
An arena and park pavilion are each called “public-private projects.” But they offer quite different conceptions of the public interest.
May 7th, 2015 by Virginia Small
Solomon Juneau Statue, Late 1880s
At the time it dominated the view, before changes in Juneau Park and on the lakefront.
May 5th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
MMAC Plays Hardball on Bucks Arena
A misleading poll, pressure on legislators and more misinformation are all used to sell the NBA arena.
May 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
What If Racism Ended Today?
Results of poll by YWCA will be used to develop training sessions for companies in cultural sensitivity.
May 3rd, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
We Want a New Arena!
Bradley Center rally organized by MMAC featured five speakers touting the benefits of building a taxpayer-subsidized NBA arena.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Leif Erikson at the Lakefront, About 1910
Not long after Solomon Juneau's statue was erected, a knockoff of a Boston-made sculpture of Leif Erikson was erected in the lakefront park.
Apr 28th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
