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Milwaukee Walks: Stroll Down Milwaukee’s Gold Coast
Milwaukee Walks

Stroll Down Milwaukee’s Gold Coast

Prospect Avenue was also known as ‘Kings Row’ and many of those old mansions are still standing.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Mansion’s Garage Will Be Constructed Using Secret Cache of Sandstone
Eyes on Milwaukee

Mansion’s Garage Will Be Constructed Using Secret Cache of Sandstone

Nunemaker finds building materials buried in his new yard.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Nunemaker Buys UWM Alumni House
Eyes on Milwaukee

Nunemaker Buys UWM Alumni House

Price is $1.8 million for one of city's largest homes and finest Tudor mansions.

UWM Alumni House sold to Andy Nunemaker for renovation as private residence
Plenty Of Horne: The River War in River Hills
Plenty Of Horne

The River War in River Hills

Old Milwaukee family sues Village Board and state DNR over environmental damage.

What’s It Worth?: Lion House the Finest Pre-Civil War Home
What’s It Worth?

Lion House the Finest Pre-Civil War Home

Yet the Bradley Foundation is leaving the historic home, which could fetch a big price.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Author Chronicles Milwaukee’s Beautiful Terra Cotta
Eyes on Milwaukee

Author Chronicles Milwaukee’s Beautiful Terra Cotta

Distinctive building ornamentation exhaustively documented by Ben Tyjeski in new book.

House Confidential: Riverwest Octagon House Cuts Corners
House Confidential

Riverwest Octagon House Cuts Corners

Who built it, when and where? Many mysteries surrounding rare home built in 1850s.

Bar Exam: A Gentleman’s Club for 134 Years
Bar Exam

A Gentleman’s Club for 134 Years

Downtown's Milwaukee Club, founded 1884, is the oldest and most exclusive bar in town.

House Confidential: Judge Jason Downer’s Home Restored
House Confidential

Judge Jason Downer’s Home Restored

How Russell Zimmermann restored one of city's "finest Victorian Gothic" buildings.

Plenty of Horne: Historic Preservation Winners Celebrated
Plenty of Horne

Historic Preservation Winners Celebrated

And Best Place at the Pabst Brewery announces new coffee shop and bar.

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: William Minahan’s House of Big Debts
House Confidential

William Minahan’s House of Big Debts

The Walker donor defaulted on a $500,000 loan from state jobs agency and owes more than $30,000 in property taxes on his $1 million River Hills home.

Plenty of Horne: Celebrating the Life of Paul Jakubovich
Plenty of Horne

Celebrating the Life of Paul Jakubovich

A host of notables gathered to salute Jakubovich and the fabulous historic architecture of Milwaukee he helped protect.

House Confidential: The Other Pabst Mansion
House Confidential

The Other Pabst Mansion

Once among a row of brewing family mansions, the neoclassical gem has been restored and can be toured this weekend.

 
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Urban Spelunking: Railway Exchange Building

House Confidential: The Mysterious Kondos Chateau
House Confidential

The Mysterious Kondos Chateau

One of the town's most magnificent mansions has a strange history, complete with a jailed lawyer who once served a governor.

Vantage Point: From The Railway Exchange Building
Vantage Point

From The Railway Exchange Building

Built in 1901, the classic, 12-story building is well-situated for great views of Downtown and the old and new city.

“Cream of Cream City” to be recognized at historic preservation awards ceremony
Press Release

“Cream of Cream City” to be recognized at historic preservation awards ceremony

Annual preservation honors event to be held at Best Place at the Pabst

The Mystery of the Germania Statue

The Mystery of the Germania Statue

It’s the city’s greatest art heist. How did a monumental, three-ton bronze statue disappear?

Combined Committee Approves 26-story Tower

Combined Committee Approves 26-story Tower

This meeting was the much anticipated combined City Plan Commission ("CPC") and Historic Preservation Commission ("HPC") meeting regarding New Land Enterprises' development proposal for the Goll Mansion site.

27-Story Tower on Prospect Faces Opposition – But Why?

27-Story Tower on Prospect Faces Opposition – But Why?

This plan would add $60 million to the City of Milwaukee's tax base, enhance the skyline, bring new residents to the city and save the Goll Mansion.

The Roundup: Bobot Calls for Term Limit
The Roundup

Bobot Calls for Term Limit

Vince Bobot plans to request a change in the City Charter to limit the term of Milwaukee Mayor to two consecutive terms.