Content referencing East Town - Page 4
County Gets Waiver on Streetcar
Still in running to operate city's streetcar, but a long shot to win.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Rails Being Welded
Mayor, MPS students on-hand to see the work
Apr 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwestern Mutual’s Second Tower Rises
Massive apartment tower will be one of tallest buildings downtown.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Track Steel Has Arrived
City receives first of 474 80-foot long segments, soon to be installed on streets.
Mar 16th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Alex Nowakowski
"I love my hometown city so much that I majored in Milwaukee history at UWM."
Mar 13th, 2017 by Newaukee
Last Phase of North End Starting
Fifth phase adds 89 units to massive Mandel project filling the "doughnut hole."
Mar 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
80 Transit Projects in 2017
Projects in U.S., Canada and Mexico include streetcar in Milwaukee.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Angie Schmitt
The Masonic Hotel Moves Forward
14-story tower would be built atop historic three-story building. Will it be opposed?
Jan 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Transit Center Tower Demolition
Five-story clock tower knocked down to make way for 44-floor apartment tower.
Jan 8th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
My Office, East Town’s Last Dive Bar
The 136-year-old building, the clientele, the atmosphere are all unique.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Inside Jury Duty in Milwaukee
A day in the life of a Milwaukee County juror.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
BreakWater 20th-Floor Penthouse
Luxury living at its finest in this penthouse with spectacular skyline views.
Oct 12th, 2016 by Chris Corley
Downtown Gets Two New Bars
New sports bar, new cocktail bar. And Valentine takes over airport coffee houses.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
The Couture is Finally Happening
County to move bus routes off site at end of month, demolition of building imminent.
Aug 11th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Streetcar to Bucks Arena
$40 million extension would add .75 miles to route, also connect convention center.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Eating Cheap at the Metro Restaurant
Its offerings for Downtown Dining Week were good but skimpy.
Jun 20th, 2016 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Northwestern Mutual Tower Gets Glassy
But brace yourself, the skywalks are coming.
Jun 10th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
This is It! Has Daily Discounts
City’s longest running gay bar has great drink specials seven days a week.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Joey Grihalva
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
Buckley’s Is a “10”
Lovely food, lovely service, in upscale yet casual ambience.
May 27th, 2016 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Masonic Lodge Could Become Hotel
Plan would build addition atop historic building, but will preservation advocates block it?
May 10th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
See The Rhythm Rising
140-unit project will fill the Downtown's doughnut hole.
Apr 29th, 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
Northwestern Mutual’s Tower Hits the Heights
The 32-story tower is nearly at its maximum height.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
How Urban is Bucks New Arena?
Not so much. The biggest problem with the new Bucks arena design is the ground floor.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
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
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
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
Jackson St. Almost Had a Subway
A mile-long underground railway was planned in 1890s.
Feb 4th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
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
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
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
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
601 E. Ogden Ave.
Real estate is location, location, location and this condo has got a great one.
Nov 15th, 2015 by Urban Milwaukee
Broadway, the Street of Tragedies
Three of the most tragic incidents in city history happened on Broadway.
Oct 8th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Briggs & Al’s Run Road Closure & Bus Detour Information
Watch where you park your car on Friday night, it might not be there Saturday.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Tyler Krueger
Milwaukee’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 Baehr
Questions for Bill Bonifas & Legends of Jazz
Bonifas has been playing for 50 years and has connected to every jazz musician in town.
Sep 3rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Should City Approve Subsidy for Bucks Arena?
The costs keep rising. And the benefits seem iffy.
Aug 26th, 2015 by Pat Small
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
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
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
Questions for Davina and the Vagabonds
Downbeat loves the globe-trotting band and their album hit number 13 on Billboard Blues Chart.
Jul 29th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
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
Elias Friend Residence, 1879
The wealthy clothing manufacturer built this elegant home on Cass and Mason.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Locations of Next 35 Bike Stations Announced
New Bublr stations will blanket East Side with other locations in 12 neighborhoods. Here is complete list.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
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
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
Bastille Days Opens Thursday!
Our photos capture the festival's Eiffel Tower rising up. And how old is the festival, anyway?
Jul 8th, 2015 by Helen Koth
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
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
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
Downtown Milwaukee, 1871
Remarkably, many of these buildings still stand today on Wisconsin Avenue.
Jun 3rd, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
1,449 New Apartments Coming
And more are on the way, all within a two-mile radius of City Hall.
May 29th, 2015 by Dave Reid
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
Where Will NM Build New Parking Structure?
Decision could have big impact -- either good or bad -- on Downtown.
May 22nd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
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
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
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
Renaissance on S. 2nd Street
Three five-story apartment buildings are planned for 2nd and Washington. Credit goes to the planned streetcar and design modifications to narrow the street.
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
The Mackie Building’s Major Renovation
135-year-old building will be beautified and renovated to create 26 apartments, and a proposal for a modernistic "Mackie Building South" could connect to it.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Michael Horne
MIAD Students Could Be Future Stars
School's increasing emphasis on designs with immediate commercial applications yields interesting results at spring Gallery Night.
Apr 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
NM’s 27-Hour Concrete Pour
Photos and a time-lapse video of the project that poured 10,000 cubic yards of concrete for what will become the state's biggest building.
Apr 3rd, 2015 by Dave Reid
A Short History of Milwaukee’s Old Streetcar System
The city once had a dense system with 20 routes that helped change the city. Why did it die and what is its legacy?
Mar 31st, 2015 by Ken Smith
More Delays in Lakefront Development
County board's contradictory proposals on O'Donnell Park and court case affecting The Couture continue to stall potential development.
Mar 30th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Dan Sievers
"Milwaukee’s walkability is really a great asset for those of us that live downtown."
Mar 30th, 2015 by Newaukee
Don’t Sell O’Donnell Park
The proposed plan is being sold as a chance to simply get bids from buyers, but it's really about selling our heritage to private developers.
Mar 24th, 2015 by John Lunz
Water Hub Will Add New Office Building
Water Tech One, an 80,000-square-foot, four-story office building, will be the first constructed in the Global Water Technology Park.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Dave Reid
In Defense of Historic Tax Credits
National Trust for Historic Preservation's leader comes to town, where her speech to a crowd filled with notables dramatized the need for state to maintain the current credits.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
