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.
Before The Rave, We Had George Devine’s Million Dollar Ballroom
The history of The Rave in Milwaukee is a long one – and it dates all the way back to the 1920s.
How Frozen Rivers Played a Critical Role in the Evolution of Milwaukee’s Economy
A winter harvest from the Milwaukee river.
John Gurda’s Historic Milwaukee: When the Green Bay Packers Faced the Milwaukee Badgers
In 1926, the future NFL powerhouse took on a scrappy team of leatherheads.
John Gurda’s Historic Milwaukee: A Look Back at Our Hometown Cruise Ship
In the mid-20th century, the Milwaukee Clipper sailed between Wisconsin and Michigan.
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.
The Oswald Jaeger Bakery Was Once The Largest in Milwaukee
The once prominent shop was eventually sold to Sara Lee before closing completely in 2005.
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.