This East Side neighborhood, with its Polish and Italian working class communities, briefly became Milwaukee’s counter-culture stronghold in the 60’s and 70’s.
The First and Second Street Historic District celebrates the almost continuous development of the area from the 1840s to the 1920s. Added to the register in 1987, the district has transformed again. The former factories and warehouses are now home to unique dining experiences and places to live, work and play. The district has added connections…
"Religious architecture is even more prominent. Walker's Point's crowning glory is its churches, and nowhere in Wisconsin will you find so many historic houses of worship in such a small area." John Gurda, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods Not only is Walker's Point Milwaukee's oldest neighborhood but also it is rich with a palimpsest of intact…
Downtown Milwaukee's narrative has most often focused on the stories of Milwaukee's three founders, omitting the many contributions of women. This walk will explore these stories and connect them to places, familiar and new, downtown. Explore downtown Milwaukee through the lens of the women who walked before. Hear stories you may not know and see…
Lulu & her cousin, Rocky, enjoyed Milwaukee and now you can too! See some of the great sites from the book, Lulu and Rocky in Milwaukee, and explore more about Milwaukee history and architecture. Recommended for kids 6-10 years old and their families.
This East Side neighborhood, with its Polish and Italian working class communities, briefly became Milwaukee’s counter-culture stronghold in the 60’s and 70’s.
The First and Second Street Historic District celebrates the almost continuous development of the area from the 1840s to the 1920s. Added to the register in 1987, the district has transformed again. The former factories and warehouses are now home to unique dining experiences and places to live, work and play. The district has added connections…
This East Side neighborhood, with its Polish and Italian working class communities, briefly became Milwaukee’s counter-culture stronghold in the 60’s and 70’s.
"Religious architecture is even more prominent. Walker's Point's crowning glory is its churches, and nowhere in Wisconsin will you find so many historic houses of worship in such a small area." John Gurda, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods Not only is Walker's Point Milwaukee's oldest neighborhood but also it is rich with a palimpsest of intact…
Walking down Old World Third Street today you are not likely to see many German shops advertising “English Spoken Here” as a special or unique service; but as early as 1848, Germans represented 1/3 of the entire population in Milwaukee and this section of the city was the life’s blood of German immigrants. This tour…
