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.
A Peek Into Pabst’s Old Barrel Making Practice
Barrel makers, also called coopers, had a demanding but vital role in the beer brewing process.
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.
Lafayette Hill Was Once Milwaukee’s Favorite Winter Playground
The hill atop the Lakefront Colectivo Coffee was once a popular place to sled and toboggan during snowy Milwaukee winters.
Church of Gesu is an Irish Parish Turned Campus Landmark
The Church of Gesu has origins as the heart of a working-class Irish parish and is now the spiritual anchor for Marquette University.
This Auditorium Was Milwaukee’s Event Center for Generations
It opened in 1909 and was the place for conventions, circuses, boxing matches, political rallies and much more.
A Look at Milwaukee’s Airport in 1940
The airport is aptly named after General William Mitchell, a Milwaukeean who was appointed deputy director of the United States Army Air Service after WWI.
How a Troubled Teen Left a Lasting Impression on John Gurda
A Scar in Time: Working at a South Side youth center in the idealistic Sixties, Gurda met a troubled youth whose impact has endured for decades.
A Brief History of Milwaukee’s Lakefront
Looking at the lakefront today, you’d never guess that the area was largely vacant for decades.
Have You Heard of Milwaukee’s Unsung Beer Baron?
In the late 1800s, Philipp Jung was a rising star Best & Co. before setting out to start his own brewery.