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Entertainment: Watch Out For Thousands of Biking Santas
Entertainment

Watch Out For Thousands of Biking Santas

Plus: Wild Lights and Hover Craft

New Couple Attempting To Build House On Tricky Historic Site

New Couple Attempting To Build House On Tricky Historic Site

But commission indicates it will eventually approve design.

Historic Frank Lloyd Wright House For Sale

Historic Frank Lloyd Wright House For Sale

East Side's Frederick C. Bogk House is on National Register of Historic Places.

MKE Walks: Layton Boulevard Has Overlooked History
MKE Walks

Layton Boulevard Has Overlooked History

Once the city’s western boundary with homes for wealthy, the area later added Frank Lloyd Wright homes.

Introducing the new Frank Lloyd Wright Trail Website, Trail Tracker, and Updated App
Burlington Store Will Replace Piggy Wiggly On Capitol Dr.

Burlington Store Will Replace Piggy Wiggly On Capitol Dr.

No more shopping the pig, but there will be coats and a Frank Lloyd Wright connection.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Kaufmann Won’t Build In Historic District
Eyes on Milwaukee

Kaufmann Won’t Build In Historic District

Developer sought to build new house, but found Historic Commission, neighbors too hard to work with.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New House Hits Snag With Historic Commission
Eyes on Milwaukee

New House Hits Snag With Historic Commission

Home owners must come before commission a third time with revised plan in December.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Cream City Brick House Proposed For East Side
Eyes on Milwaukee

Cream City Brick House Proposed For East Side

Developer Juli Kaufmann would build new residence with reclaimed brick.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Historic Preservation Commission Member Nominated
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Historic Preservation Commission Member Nominated

Nicholas Hans Robinson is the youngest Black architect in Wisconsin.

More than $367,000 in Recovery Funds Awarded to 47 Nonprofits by Wisconsin Humanities
Milwaukee Art Museum Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Iconic Santiago Calatrava–Designed Quadracci Pavilion
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Milwaukee Art Museum Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Iconic Santiago Calatrava–Designed Quadracci Pavilion

The iconic building with its movable Burke Brise Soleil “wings” overlooking Lake Michigan was dedicated in October, 2001.

Milwaukee Walks: Downer-Newberry Area All About Architecture
Milwaukee Walks

Downer-Newberry Area All About Architecture

Chic shops, historic homes in one of the city’s most architecturally diverse neighborhoods.

Historic Frank Lloyd Wright school to get new life as arts center
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Historic Frank Lloyd Wright school to get new life as arts center

WEDC investment helps historic renovation of the Wyoming Valley School

Milwaukee Walks: North Point Is Milwaukee’s Gold Coast
Milwaukee Walks

North Point Is Milwaukee’s Gold Coast

Take a two-mile walk filled with historic, architecturally splendid homes and lovely lake views.

New Season of Wisconsin Foodie Debuts New Host Chef Luke Zahm
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New Season of Wisconsin Foodie Debuts New Host Chef Luke Zahm

New Episodes of Wisconsin Foodie Air Thursdays on Public Television Starting January 16

Eyes on Milwaukee: Gokhman House Sails Through Commission
Eyes on Milwaukee

Gokhman House Sails Through Commission

New design met with universal approval by Historic Preservation Commission.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Revised Design for New East Side Homes
Eyes on Milwaukee

Revised Design for New East Side Homes

Gokhman changes designs for proposed homes in North Point Historic District.

Racine Author, Photographer, and Frank Lloyd Wright Advocate Mark Hertzberg Honored with Wright Spirit Award 2019
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Racine Author, Photographer, and Frank Lloyd Wright Advocate Mark Hertzberg Honored with Wright Spirit Award 2019

The nationally-nominated honors were presented on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at a gala dinner in Los Angeles.

Best of Doors Open: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Best of Doors Open

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Frank Lloyd Wright designed church is worth visiting.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New East Side Homes Stalled Again
Eyes on Milwaukee

New East Side Homes Stalled Again

Developer might redo designs from scratch due to historic commission's long list of objections.

Plats and Parcels: A Grand Update on The Avenue
Plats and Parcels

A Grand Update on The Avenue

Plus: downtown streetscaping improvements and lots of historic preservation news.

Eyes on Milwaukee: HPC Board Puts Modern Homes on Hold
Eyes on Milwaukee

HPC Board Puts Modern Homes on Hold

New homes proposed for East Side historic district don't meet "any of the guidelines."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Modern Homes for Historic East Side
Eyes on Milwaukee

Modern Homes for Historic East Side

Gokhman introduces first of three homes planned for N. Terrace Ave.

Milwaukee-Based Artists Janelle and Matthew Gramling Announce Inaugural Collaborative Collection & Gallery Exhibition
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Milwaukee-Based Artists Janelle and Matthew Gramling Announce Inaugural Collaborative Collection & Gallery Exhibition

“Persistent Object” debuts Friday, June 21 at Between Two Galleries in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point Neighborhood

City Streets: The Man Who Made This Cream City
City Streets

The Man Who Made This Cream City

Manufacturer George Burnham helped make city famous for cream-colored bricks, named a south side street.

House Confidential: Top 10 Homes Featured in 2018
House Confidential

Top 10 Homes Featured in 2018

Readers loved these stories the most.

MKE Listing: Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Bungalow
MKE Listing

Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Bungalow

Features an open concept floor plan, stained glass windows, custom kitchen cabinets and a breakfast bar.

In Public: The Best and Worst of Bricks
In Public

The Best and Worst of Bricks

Architect Jim Shields talks about the importance of bricks in Milwaukee’s buildings.

11 Upgrades to Layton Boulevard West

11 Upgrades to Layton Boulevard West

Catalytic projects for homes, parks, retail corridors are changing neighborhood.

House Confidential: Frank Lloyd Wright House B
House Confidential

Frank Lloyd Wright House B

One of his six American System-Built homes on Burnham. Quite a history. Quite a home.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Three New “Historic” Homes For East Side
Eyes on Milwaukee

Three New “Historic” Homes For East Side

City committee designates vacant land as historic, allows three new homes near Water Tower.

Best of Doors Open: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Best of Doors Open

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Frank Lloyd Wright designed church is worth visiting.

Taliesin Preservation Recognizes Architectural Excellence
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Taliesin Preservation Recognizes Architectural Excellence

Organization reveals Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Shining Brow Award winners

House Confidential: Developer Blair Williams’ Federal-Style Manse
House Confidential

Developer Blair Williams’ Federal-Style Manse

Lovely $583,000 East Side home built by architect Armand Koch in 1915 for Ogden family.

House Confidential: A Rare Frank Lloyd Wright Home
House Confidential

A Rare Frank Lloyd Wright Home

A late and larger Wright, built in 1958, stands out from otherwise bland Bayside.

House Confidential: Famed Arts Teacher Elsa Ulbricht’s Home
House Confidential

Famed Arts Teacher Elsa Ulbricht’s Home

She lived in Ferry & Clas home for 86 years, created nationally known New Deal art project.

House Confidential: Breast Cancer Showhouse for a Cure 2018
House Confidential

Breast Cancer Showhouse for a Cure 2018

This East Side classic was designed by one of Milwaukee's most popular early architects of grand homes.

Wisconsin Architecture Firm Selected for Second Major Chinese Education Design Project
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Wisconsin Architecture Firm Selected for Second Major Chinese Education Design Project

TKWA's selection to design the new Xiang Lake Academy follows successful completion in 2015 of the TKWA-designed Zhongguancun No. 3 Elementary School.

Governor Walker Honors Five for Excellence in Tourism Industry
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Governor Walker Honors Five for Excellence in Tourism Industry

Annual tourism conference concludes with awards celebration

The Kubala Washatko Architects becomes Wisconsin’s first ‘Public Benefit’ Design Firm
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The Kubala Washatko Architects becomes Wisconsin’s first ‘Public Benefit’ Design Firm

A benefit corporation is a for-profit company that focuses on making a positive impact on society.

Best of Doors Open: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Best of Doors Open

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Frank Lloyd Wright designed church is worth visiting.

Celebrate autumn with the Milwaukee Art Museum!
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Celebrate autumn with the Milwaukee Art Museum!

Featuring a special Beer Dinner, Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sundays: Día de Los Muertos event, Murder Mystery–themed MAM After Dark and Wicked Works sinister artworks Member Tour

Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthday this summer
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Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthday this summer

Wasmuth Portfolio considered the most significant collection of architect’s early work

Prominent Wisconsin Architecture Firm Announces Leadership Transition Plan, New Seattle Office
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Prominent Wisconsin Architecture Firm Announces Leadership Transition Plan, New Seattle Office

The 25 member firm has added five new equity partners.

Governor Walker Celebrates Dedication and Opening of Frank Lloyd Wright Trail
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Governor Walker Celebrates Dedication and Opening of Frank Lloyd Wright Trail

Self-guided trail has garnered international attention since opening last fall

House Confidential: A Millionaire’s Neoclassical Mansion
House Confidential

A Millionaire’s Neoclassical Mansion

$1.7 million East Side mansion where Fred Miller grew up is architectural gem.

House Confidential: The Top 10 Stories of 2016
House Confidential

The Top 10 Stories of 2016

Readers' favorites? Stories about mansions, rich people, sports stars, politicians.

Paper Play: Kindergarten to Contemporary Art provides interactive educational experience at the Milwaukee Art Museum
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Paper Play: Kindergarten to Contemporary Art provides interactive educational experience at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Kohl’s Art Generation Gallery inspires unique art making, play and enhanced cognitive growth

Eyes on Milwaukee: Inside Jury Duty in Milwaukee
Eyes on Milwaukee

Inside Jury Duty in Milwaukee

A day in the life of a Milwaukee County juror.

Domes Makes Most Endangered List

Domes Makes Most Endangered List

One of 11 most endangered, says National Trust for Historic Preservation, which could help rally support.

Op-Ed: Dreaming About Frank Lloyd Wright
Op-Ed

Dreaming About Frank Lloyd Wright

Touring his homes built for average people provides lessons for today.

House Confidential: The Whitnall House
House Confidential

The Whitnall House

One of handful of Pre-Civil War homes in City, was birthplace of the "Father of Milwaukee Parks System."

UWM hosts Wisconsin Science Festival in Milwaukee Oct. 21-23
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UWM hosts Wisconsin Science Festival in Milwaukee Oct. 21-23

The programs are not strictly limited to science topics.

House Confidential: An “Extraordinary” Frank Lloyd Wright
House Confidential

An “Extraordinary” Frank Lloyd Wright

Terrace Ave. home cost Manpower exec Robert Elsner $37,000 in 1955, now worth $750,000.

Racine Art Museum Honors Famous Architect during <i>Wright & Like</i> 2016 Tour
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Racine Art Museum Honors Famous Architect during Wright & Like 2016 Tour

The Wright & Like 2016 tour features guided interior tours of private homes and public buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries.

House Confidential: Architect Jim Shields’ Home Is… Okay
House Confidential

Architect Jim Shields’ Home Is… Okay

The city's best architect lives in a... solid East Side home. But those plaster cracks!

In Public: No, the Domes Aren’t Great Architecture
In Public

No, the Domes Aren’t Great Architecture

Beloved perhaps. But let’s be honest about their kitschy design.

House Confidential: The Full Magnificence of a 1916 Home
House Confidential

The Full Magnificence of a 1916 Home

Bob Monnat's $475,000 Georgian Revival Colonial celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Domes Are An International Star

Domes Are An International Star

They are a tourist and architectural attraction. Yet there’s talk of tearing them down.

How “Doors Open” Became a Success

How “Doors Open” Became a Success

58% of last year's attendees went to neighborhoods they'd never seen.

Welcome to the New Layton Boulevard

Welcome to the New Layton Boulevard

A just-completed streetscaping and lighting project has enhanced Layton Boulevard.

Rep. Zepnick joins Mayor Barrett and neighborhood leaders to celebrate improved roads near National Ave., Layton Blvd., and S. 27th St.
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Rep. Zepnick joins Mayor Barrett and neighborhood leaders to celebrate improved roads near National Ave., Layton Blvd., and S. 27th St.

Two projects possible through nearly $4 million secured by State Rep. Zepnick

House Confidential: Shorewood’s “New” Frank Lloyd Wright Home
House Confidential

Shorewood’s “New” Frank Lloyd Wright Home

The modest home was hidden in plain sight until a Wright fan from Chicago started snooping around.

Milwaukee Architecture: How Art Deco Changed the City
Milwaukee Architecture

How Art Deco Changed the City

Even today, it remains the style that best epitomizes American urbanity.

Milwaukee Architecture: The Legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright
Milwaukee Architecture

The Legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright

His impact on Milwaukee, and connection to other architects and cities. First of a series.

Get Behind the Arts Studio Tour 2014 Offers a Day Inside The Workspaces of 80 Racine and Kenosha Artists
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Get Behind the Arts Studio Tour 2014 Offers a Day Inside The Workspaces of 80 Racine and Kenosha Artists

Get behind the arts on Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

5Q: Architect Scott Jackson
5Q

Architect Scott Jackson

The owner/director of Cedar Gallery discusses his ideal living quarters, favorite buildings and why condos freak him out.