Content referencing Carl Bergmans
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Ornamental Owls are Mentors in Milwaukee’s Schools
Long before smartboards and AI, Milwaukee’s schools carried lessons of wisdom and virtue in the very walls that held them.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Ben Tyjeski
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Handmade Tiles Found in 101 Milwaukee Apartment Buildings
Uniquely beautiful creations across city a legacy of 6-year, pre-Depression trend.
Aug 4th, 2025 by Ben Tyjeski
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Washington High School’s Tiled Bubblers Are Unique
The bubbler station became an artistic oasis in the 1920s and '30s.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Ben Tyjeski
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A Historic Gem at 17th and Muskego
Retail shop boasts tile decorations from the 1920s with handmade tiles from the Continental Faience & Tile Co.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Ben Tyjeski
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Three MPS Schools Have Arthur Rackham Illustrations
Century-old, brick and tiled fireplaces are unique artworks. Part 2 of a series.
May 24th, 2023 by Ben Tyjeski
