James Foley, one of the first Milwaukee Fire Department Chiefs.

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What’s It Worth?: What Is An 1886 Firehouse Worth?
What’s It Worth?

What Is An 1886 Firehouse Worth?

Colectivo owner Lincoln Fowler and his wife Lilith paid $450,000, will make it their home.

City Streets: KK Is Bay View’s Main Street
City Streets

KK Is Bay View’s Main Street

With a rich history, labor unrest and streetcar deaths, going back to 1865.

City Streets: Erie Street Was Gas Powered
City Streets

Erie Street Was Gas Powered

The Gas Works that began lighting the city in 1852 nearly caught fire in epic 1892 conflagration.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Milwaukee Fire Department, 1912
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Milwaukee Fire Department, 1912

A fleet of GM Cartercars at the downtown Engine House One, located on Broadway since 1872.