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.
John Gurda’s Historic Milwaukee: Baseball and Boxcars in Mitchell Park
For much of the 20th century, Mitchell Park was a key venue for Milwaukee’s amateur baseball leagues.
Take a Walk With ‘John Gurda’s Milwaukee’ This Summer
Read an excerpt from his latest book – a self-guided historical tour of the city – here.
Did You Know the History of Flag Day Is Connected to Wisconsin?
The annual celebration, which is on June 14, is traced to Waubeka, Wisconsin.
The History of Milwaukee’s Long March for Open Housing
Black Milwaukeeans and civil rights activists marched for 200 days to fight for open housing.
Remembering Two Closed Milwaukee Restaurants We Miss
Mike & Anna’s and Meritage are two very different restaurants, but they both made quite an impact on the Milwaukee dining scene.
8 Little-Known Stories About the Old Oriental Pharmacy
The East Side pharmacy has been closed for decades. Here’s a look at the early history of the place.
Sixty Years Ago, Ripon College Students Marched With MLK in Selma
A firsthand account of a Wisconsinite who journeyed to Selma to participate in the historic march
A Look Inside State Fair Park’s Vanished Forest
Flooding overflow from Honey Creek Parkway shut down this once-integral part of State Fair Park.
John Gurda’s Historic Milwaukee: When City Hall Stood Alone
At 350 feet tall, the seat of city government towered over the rest of Milwaukee in the early 1900s.