Content referencing Daniel Wells
The Curious History of Cathedral Square
Over 180 years, rising from pig-filled mud-hole to Courthouse Square to a recreational hub of East Town.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Carl Baehr
City Streets
Where Plankinton and Wells Meet
Two streets, two Milwaukee pioneers and a downtown square with a curious history.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Carl Baehr
Goodbye, Downtown Cousins Subs
Shop at 324 E. Wisconsin Ave. has closed. City still has 18 others.
Aug 27th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Yesterday’s Milwaukee
Wells Building, 1915
Built in 1902 by Daniel Wells, building still stands, but stripped of roofline ornamentation.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
City Streets
Ogden and Lyon Almost Obliterated
Park East Freeway would have run to lakefront, eliminating both streets.
Nov 5th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
City Streets
Wells Street Has Quite a History
That includes the impact of plutocrat Daniel Wells, Greta Garbo and an Irish/German riot.
Oct 15th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Best of Doors Open
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
