An Important Link of The Automobile Industry Called Milwaukee Home
The Seaman family quickly became moguls in car manufacturing, that all started with wooden cabinets.
Look Back at Mitchell Park Before The Domes
One of Milwaukee’s most iconic sights, has had a continuous history of being a home for nature.
Here’s an Inside Look at Milwaukee’s First Bicycle Craze
Learn about the shaky start to the Cream City’s modern love for biking.
Explore the Milwaukee Lakefront in the Early 20th Century
From picturesque parks to the construction of Lincoln Memorial, the city’s waterfront has changed over the century.
USA 250 – John Gurda: Where Better to Absorb the Common Good Than in a Park?
Our public green spaces represent government’s ideal of mutualism for the betterment of all.
R.I.P. John Barleycorn, Hello Prohibition
The city’s final toast to the alter ego of all things alcoholic was a day to remember.
Milwaukee’s Federal Building Is a Feat of Granite
The building, now over a century old, is a city landmark.
A Portrait of Victorian Milwaukee Royalty: The Plankintons
From their mansion, they could see the slaughterhouses that fed the city – and their wealth.
Milwaukee’s A.O. Smith Made a Name for Itself With Bomb Casings
During World War II, the local manufacturer produced nearly 80% of the Allied supply of bomb casings.
A Walk Down Milwaukee’s Historic Walnut Street
A look into this historic neighborhood.