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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
Wisconsin and Broadway, 1867
The well-dressed people in the photo had to stand rigidly in place, so the photo wouldn't be ruined.
Nov 10th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Broadway, the Street of Tragedies
Three of the most tragic incidents in city history happened on Broadway.
Oct 8th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
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
Public Beer Gardens Are Great Fun
County now boasts four permanent and two traveling beer gardens.
Aug 28th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
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
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
Elias Friend Residence, 1879
The wealthy clothing manufacturer built this elegant home on Cass and Mason.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
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
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
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
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
833 East Building Making Progress
Despite some serious problems that arose, construction of the $102 million, 18-story office building on East Michigan is proceeding, as our photos show.
Mar 20th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Davis Sets, Cancels Meeting on Streetcar
His claim on streetcar turns out to be false. Meanwhile, new city assessor appointed with little fanfare.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Northwestern Mutual Tower Begins
NM is laying the structure for huge, 32-floor complex that will be largest building in the state.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Brandon Tschacher
"Milwaukee when it’s at its best is as fun of a place to socialize and play as any place I’ve ever been."
Mar 9th, 2015 by Newaukee
Anti-Streetcar Petition Drive Fails
Streetcar opponents failed to get enough signatures in 60 days; now say they’ll relaunch drive in May.
Mar 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Will Bicycle Race Expand to Bay View?
Tour of America's Dairyland hopes to expand there. And a national benefits program for bicyclists expands to Milwaukee.
Mar 5th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Joe Davis Announces Plan for NBA Arena
Actually, it wasn't really a plan. But it was a press conference.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Fire Department, 1912
A fleet of GM Cartercars at the downtown Engine House One, located on Broadway since 1872.
Mar 3rd, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Northwestern Mutual Could Demolish a City Block
Will entire city block be used to build 1,000 car parking garage? And will The Couture dispute ever get settled?
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee a Leader in City Center Job Growth
So says a recent study. But is the data more than a passing fad?
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Kiva Comes to Town
Global micro-loan program for small businesses expands to Milwaukee, and city fund will match its loans.
Feb 27th, 2015 by Andrew McCann
Water and Knapp
It’s almost an empty wasteland. It can’t get worse, but how much can it improve?
Feb 26th, 2015 by Rachel Quednau
Chapman’s Biggest Department Store
The third Chapman's store was built in 1885 and would remain in business nearly a century.
Feb 24th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Walker’s Budget Reduces Historic Tax Credits
Tighter guidelines for credits and less total funding could hurt development in Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2015 by Andrew McCann
Inside T.A. Chapman’s, 1873
Chapman's, the city's first department store for upscale buyers, was the last word in elegance for Milwaukee.
Feb 17th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Huge Growth for Brady and Water
Three different developments will add 740 apartments and tremendous urban density to the area.
Feb 16th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Streetcar Signing Is Quite a Celebration
The mayor, business leaders and pols toasted the streetcar in Cudahy's Irish Pub, with Michael Cudahy on hand.
Feb 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
A Tale of Two Cities
Milwaukee could learn from Auckland, which created a separate, non-profit authority to run the streetcar system.
Feb 5th, 2015 by Tim Jorgenson
Magical Thinking Transforms Parking Garage
How artist Reginald Baylor and others re-styled a longtime eyesore, the Milwaukee Athletic Club's parking garage.
Feb 5th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee’s Riverwalk Vs. San Antonio’s
In many ways, this city’s Riverwalk is superior. Part III of a series.
Feb 4th, 2015 by David Holmes
Will Streetcar Help The Inner City?
Opponents say it won’t. Let’s examine the data.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
New Plan to Sell O’Donnell Park Is A Mistake
Proposed resolution would allow county to sell O’Donnell Park for redevelopment by any private developer.
Feb 3rd, 2015 by John Lunz and Laurie Muench
Chapman’s Second Store, 1870s
Located on E. Wisconsin and Milwaukee St., it was the city's premier department store, easily withstanding the Panic of 1873.
Feb 3rd, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Koch Agenda Wants No Federal Funds for Walking, Biking, Transit
All federal transportation dollars should go for auto transportation, Koch-funded groups demand. They've also opposed streetcars in cities like Milwaukee.
Jan 31st, 2015 by Angie Schmitt
City Attorney Says Streetcar Petitions Might be Moot
Legal opinion says Common Council approval of streetcar in July 2011 might make petition drive demanding a referendum irrelevant.
Jan 30th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
T. A. Chapman Late 1860s
Long before Gimbel's and Boston Store, T.A. Chapman was the city's department store. This is its first location.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Millennials And The Streetcar
Will it attract young professionals?
Jan 27th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
A Week of Ground-Breaking News
Announcement of Johnson Controls' 50-story lakefront tower is week's biggest development.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Why I Support the Streetcar
Not moving forward will send a wrong message to all those looking to invest in Milwaukee, a city businessman argues.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Russell Rossetto
Streetcar Backers Say They Have the Votes
Aldermen Witkowski and Perez now favor it, and touted plan to extend the line into their south-side districts.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
More Protected Bike Lanes and Greenways Needed
2015 agenda by Bike Federation will push city for these and other improvements.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Four New Bus Routes Start Sunday
MCTS will include three more express lines, offering better service for high-demand routes.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Milwaukee the Leading Freshwater City?
Perhaps no American city provides more access to its rivers and lake shore. First of a series.
Jan 15th, 2015 by David Holmes
Why the Streetcar Won’t Work
The planned route will duplicate bus routes and won’t solve any of the city’s needs.
Jan 14th, 2015 by Samuel Jensen
Wolcott & Gregg Sewing Machine Store
Located on E. Wisconsin near what is now the Iron Block building, the store offered an item that was greatly desired.
Jan 14th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
The Wheeler & Wilson Emporium, 1870s
The company manufactured sewing machines, and this was the interior of its Downtown store.
Jan 6th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
The Great Storm of 1871
The city got buried in snow in 1871 and a well-known photographer was there to record it.
Dec 30th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Courthouse Square Fountain, Late 1880s
Created by Casper Hennecke, it became the subject of a popular Milwaukee postcard.
Dec 23rd, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Chisholm Decision Triggers Controversy
DA decides not to charge officer who killed mentally ill man, leaving community divided over issue.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Trocadero Sold; Eitel No Longer Lowlands Group Manager
Dramatic change means owners of Red Lion also own Trocadero, giving them both bars on "Tannery Row."
Dec 20th, 2014 by Michael Horne
East Town and Second Courthouse, 1875
The modest skyline at the time was also dominated by St. John's Cathedral, before its first tower was replaced.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Jefferson Street, 1873
The dirt street where the new courthouse was located was mostly residential or empty. That would change quickly.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
County Courthouse, Early 1870s
It was built by architect Leonard Schmidtner, who also built St. Stanislaus church. His courthouse would stand for 66 years.
Dec 4th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
How to Sell the Streetcar
Ald. Bob Bauman says mayor’s sales pitch lacks vision.
Nov 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Remembering Transgender Murder Victims
Organizations met last week for a Milwaukee remembrance day. World-wide the number of such victims is increasing.
Nov 26th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Building the Second Courthouse, 1870s
The courthouse was built in 1872 where Cathedral Square now stands, but only after sticky legal situation was finessed.
Nov 26th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Market Square, Late 1860s
The intersection of Water and Mason streets was once Market Square, the civic and commercial heart of the city.
Nov 19th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
51st Veterans Day Parade
Every branch of the service was represented, along with politicians, ROTC students, debutantes, Hmong police officers and military canines.
Nov 10th, 2014 by Michael Horne
