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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
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
Inside the Mackie Building
Our photos take you inside the 1879 structure, the former Grain Exchange, and one of the city's most historic and beautiful buildings.
Oct 21st, 2014 by Dave Reid
From Atop the Hilton Hotel
Make that the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, which, with its radio antenna, is about as tall as the U.S. Bank building, and offers stunning views.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Alexander Mitchell’s Conservatory, Mid-1870s
The fabulously wealthy business man created an unusual, two-story conservatory within his home.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
City Illegally Collected $196,000
State appeals court says Milwaukee must refund illegally collected BID assessment from Yankee Hill apartments.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Jabril Faraj
"If we continue to leave a large portion of our city behind, we will never be able to realize Milwaukee’s full potential."
Oct 13th, 2014 by Newaukee
Posner Renovation Kicks Off
Our photos capture a new start for an old building.
Oct 10th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Rooftop Dining
The dramatic yet oh-so-civilized views from Cafe Benelux, Wolf Peach and Hotel Metro's Zen on 7.
Oct 10th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
10 Reasons To Build Bucks Arena on Wisconsin Ave.
Building the new arena where Boston Store is located could have huge advantages for the team and the city.
Oct 8th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
New Apartment Building Approved at Pabst
Florida developer willing to undertake a project that no local developers will. The result will be 118 market-rate apartments, with no city financing.
Oct 8th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Exterior of Alexander Mitchell’s Mansion, Mid-1870s
What would soon be known as Grand Avenue became a row of millionaires' mansions.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Germania Building to Become Apartments
118-year-old building would be converted to 74 apartments at prominent downtown corner.
Oct 6th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the Wells Building
Step inside the 15-story high-rise, which was the largest terra cotta building in the world when built in 1901.
Oct 5th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Does Milwaukee Need a Fashion Incubator?
Downtown activist Beth Weirick is leading the charge to create one in or near the Third Ward.
Oct 3rd, 2014 by Joe Kelly
From The Moderne
Its signature penthouse, known as “THIRTY 01,” may offer the best view of the city.
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Alexander Mitchell’s Mansion, 1872
With his great wealth, he built a lovely home still standing today on 9th and Wisconsin, now the Wisconsin Club.
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Plankinton Arcade, 1925
The Plankinton Arcade sits on the site of the former Plankinton House Hotel.
Sep 26th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
“Everything happens for a reason; there are no accidents in the universe”
LeVar Burton, who’s known for hosting Reading Rainbow, is still using good old-fashioned storytelling to teach children to read.
Sep 26th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Gimbel’s Building
The classic retailer is long gone, but the “ASQ Center” lives on.
Sep 25th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
How To Fix O’Donnell Park
It's a complete failure of a park, here is how to fix it.
Sep 24th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
14th Annual Milwaukee River Challenge
MSOE's rowing crew wins the Men's Open 8+.
Sep 23rd, 2014 by Heather Meuret
Chicago Firm Unveils Designs for 35-Story Tower
New skyscraper would contain up to 275 apartments in downtown Milwaukee.
Sep 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Absentee Ballot ID Requirement Could Backfire on Republicans
Republican base of elderly, rural voters most affected.
Sep 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Doors Open Milwaukee Top 10
Cancel your weekend plans, here are 10 can't miss buildings to visit.
Sep 19th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Library
Giant Eagle sculptures outside of the central branch evince an intriguing history.
Sep 18th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Inside the Plankinton House Hotel, 1908
Two historic views of the Plankinton House Hotel's impressive interior.
Sep 17th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Milwaukee’s New Bus System
MCTS is adding express service to more routes.
Sep 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Plankinton House Hotel, 1889
The Plankinton House hotel once sat on prime real estate.
Sep 9th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
The Cream City’s Classic Churches
Nothing better exemplifies the city’s architectural history than its cream brick churches.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Christopher Hillard
Plankinton House Hotel, 1886
Milwaukee had become a boom town, where Adam Gimbel would relocate his dry goods business.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Bill Would Require Body Camera on Police
Ald. Milele Coggs will introduce legislation requiring Milwaukee Police Department to buy and use body cameras.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
Will Republicans Support a Bucks Bailout?
It can’t get done without GOP legislators, but they have deeply felt reasons for opposing any deal.
Aug 28th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Plankinton House Hotel, 1867
Its owners would expand it over the decades to make sure it remained Milwaukee's finest hotel, but this is the original structure.
Aug 27th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Bublr Bikes Everywhere
Nine of the ten new stations have been installed -- and are getting plenty of ridership, as our photos show.
Aug 22nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
The Plankinton House Hotel, 1869
It succeeded the American House hotel, which burned to the ground in 1861.
Aug 19th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
2014 USA Triathlon Championships
Thousands of athletes take over the lakefront for two days of national races.
Aug 12th, 2014 by Dave Reid
“We just need more cooperation.”
Philip Chinn came back to Milwaukee from Columbus, but plans to move on, to seek a more progressive political climate.
Aug 7th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Newhall House, 1883, After the Fire
The fire killed 71 people but circus star Tom Thumb survived. The catastrophe became a sobering lesson for the city.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Kate Wegrzyn
"Milwaukee turned out to be the perfect fit for me – the right size, right energy level and, most importantly, ready access to fried cheese."
Aug 4th, 2014 by Newaukee
Is Iron Block the Finest Historic Restoration Ever Done?
City officials are wowed at ribbon cutting ceremony.
Jul 29th, 2014 by Mac Writt
Newhall House, Late 1860s
It was the largest and finest hotel in the West, a sign that Milwaukee was becoming a significant city.
Jul 29th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Let Us All Praise Downtown Employees
This week is the 9th annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week. So start feeling appreciated. And check our list of the events.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
Soldiers Home Fair’s Pavilion
The centerpiece of fair that raised lots of money for the cause.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
New Apartment Building Planned for Water St.
The Rhythm would replace dive bar on Water St. and feature studios and one-bedroom units.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Kayak Company
With its rental kayaks and canoes, you can easily explore all three rivers.
Jul 21st, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
Visiting Leaders Pitch Pro Stadiums — And Transit!
MMAC organized event to sell NBA arena, but speakers from Cleveland, Denver and OKC said Millenials want transit, too.
Jul 18th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Expanded Bike Trails Coming
Bay View will be connected to Downtown and Oak Leaf trail will extend from Estabrook Park all the way to Ozaukee Interurban Trail!
Jul 18th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Opening Night of NEWaukee’s Night Market
Art, music, community and… shopping. Yes, it was all happening at the Night Market.
Jul 17th, 2014 by Dave Reid
A Common Dream for Metro Milwaukee
Support for a new NBA arena can and should unite us as fellow Milwaukeeans.
Jul 15th, 2014 by Tim Sheehy
Wide-Open Battle for 19th Assembly District
Four talented candidates battling for open district which runs from Bay View to East Side.
Jul 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Night Market Rising
Part public art, part market, new pavilion on W. Wisconsin Ave. replaces surface parking.
Jul 11th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
New York Discovers Our Sinking City
City Hall, Milwaukee Rep and Mitchell buildings are sinking. Is Deep Tunnel the culprit? The Times is not sure.
Jul 8th, 2014 by Michael Horne
How UWM Deal Will Affect the Bucks
UWM’s naming rights for old U.S. Cellular Arena could change where new NBA arena is built -- and what happens to Bradley Center.
Jul 3rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Soldiers Home Raffle, 1865
All kinds of donated goods were contributed and sold to provide aid for Wisconsin's returning veterans.
Jul 1st, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Easy Parking in Downtown Milwaukee?
City unveils sign system to guide drivers to garages with available parking spots.
Jun 27th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Refuge Smoothie Café
Joshua Janis is building an empire of fruit smoothies, one cafe at a time.
Jun 27th, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
The Milwaukee Advantage
Why is population growth here better than in most Great Lakes states?
Jun 26th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
State Freezes Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Worried about the cost, Gov. Walker and WEDC have halted program with big benefits for Milwaukee.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the Soldiers Home Fair, 1865
The two-week fair was a major event for a young city with just 55,000 residents.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Stop “Terrorizing Our Community!”
Group led by Voces de la Frontera protested outside immigration office, calling for end to deportations.
Jun 19th, 2014 by Tracey Pollock
New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground
The $102 million, 18-story tower at 833 E. Michigan is huge development, with no city financing. The full story, with photos and building renderings.
Jun 19th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
MSOE Renames Soccer Field
Kovac wonders why MSOE would name it after its current president. And why an engineering school couldn't dig a deep enough hole for its soccer field.
Jun 17th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
The Hotel That Isn’t There
The downtown Marriott made so many compromises in design there's barely any left.
Jun 16th, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
The Remarkable Impact of the Deep Tunnel
Once widely maligned, the project was the key to transforming the Milwaukee River.
Jun 12th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin St. and Milwaukee St., 1880
Nearly empty in the 1860s, Milwaukee St. was booming by 1880.
Jun 10th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
The Deconstruction of Northwestern Mutual
Floor-by-floor, NML's 1970s office tower is coming down.
Jun 6th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Lessons from the Public Market
Could its success provide a model for the Grand Avenue Mall?
Jun 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Corner of Wisconsin and Milwaukee, 1867-68
These three buildings had just been constructed and still stand today -- some of the oldest downtown buildings.
Jun 3rd, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Walk a Mile in the Mayor’s Shoes
Barrett wants residents to join him in walking 100 miles in 100 days.
Jun 2nd, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
Posner Building To Become Apartments
Highly visible, mostly vacant building in Westown being restored.
May 29th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Ave. at Milwaukee St., 1862
Back then, much of the city's main street was used for residential homes.
May 27th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Winners & Great Photos of 2014 Mayor’s Design Awards
From the new Pizza Man to Radio Milwaukee to Junior House Lofts, the winners span many styles and neighborhoods. Photo Galleries of every winning design.
May 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Sherman’s Photographic Gallery, 1867
His stereoviews captured early Milwaukee and his studio was located near Wisconsin Ave. on what later became Broadway.
May 20th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Four Plans to Save the Bucks
But can any of the plans create the new NBA arena they need?
May 15th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Yes, Bike-Sharing Is Coming This Summer!
Mayor Barrett said not till 2015, but Midwest BikeShare promises 5-10 stations this summer.
May 14th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Postcard of Milwaukee, 1900
One of the earliest postcards done of the city shows Downtown along the river.
May 13th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
What a Difference an Architect Makes
Jim Shields’ new art museum design improves on his first, and saves the museum from itself.
May 9th, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
Who Will Be Streetcar Operator?
The city? A private company? The downtown BID? Maybe Ald. Bauman? No one really knows.
May 8th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Sarah Tomczyk
"We need local companies to start tapping into the millennial generation for their ideas and insights in building a better Milwaukee."
May 6th, 2014 by Newaukee
Newspaper Critic Says Don’t Build Art Museum Addition
Schumacher, Journal Sentinel critic, calls Milwaukee Art Museum’s design a “dose of dullness.”
May 5th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Who’s On Third, the New Downtown Bar
It's a (mostly) classic American pub with plenty of TVs for Brewers games.
Apr 30th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Common Ground Will Fight New Bucks Owners If No “Fair Play”
Group serves notice: any plan for new arena must include $200 million for children's playgrounds and athletic fields.
Apr 29th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
Marc Marotta’s Mequon McMansion
The Foley lawyer and Bradley Center chairman will be helping taxpayers see the wisdom of building a new NBA arena.
Apr 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
A Streetcar Named Cooperation?
Republicans force city to pay to relocate utilities for streetcar and Barrett calls for cooperation from We Energies to keep costs down.
Apr 27th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Why Thornton Is Leaving MPS
It's all about moving back home, not about frustration with Milwaukee.
Apr 25th, 2014 by Terry Falk
Why the Bucks Arena is Downtown — And Will Stay There
If not for an obnoxiously insistent mayor, the Bradley Center would have been built in the Menomonee Valley.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Why the Milwaukee Art Museum Changed Its Design
Museum staff wanted more gallery space, even if it meant ruining Jim Shields design for the new addition.
Apr 15th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
A Night At the MANDIs
The once-tiny awards show is now a prestige event that packed the Pfister ballroom while another crowd watched the show streamed.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
We Hate This Boston Store Subsidy!
Common Council members all complain about the TIF for Boston Store, then pass it 11-3.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Dave Reid
Get Your Vote On
Early voting already underway for spring election, and memorials planned for Debra Usinger and Donna Schlieman.
Mar 26th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Spring Street Bridge, 1867
The street also known as Wisconsin Ave. exemplified the conflict between dueling developers on each side of the river.
Mar 25th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
The Resistible Rise of Public Art
More and more of it is scattered about the city. But how much of it does anyone actually like?
Mar 21st, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
The Sadly Sinking City
A declining water table is causing wooden piles below downtown buildings to rot. The latest casualty: a 1904 building across from the convention center was demolished.
Mar 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Interior of Academy of Music, 1876
Advertised as the best opera house west of New York, it was indeed an elegant hall.
Mar 18th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Arts Projects Coming to Wisconsin Avenue
Greater Milwaukee Committee bringing two major art installations to Downtown and the Beer Line Bicycle Trail.
Mar 14th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Let Them Eat Chili
12th Annual Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser is best in history, raising $60,000, and providing a lot of fun, as our photos show.
Mar 11th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
