Gargoyles, Grotesques & Dragons
Milwaukee’s buildings feature many “faces” that appear on churches to remind people of another world of monsters, demons and strange…
Industrial Heritage, Walker’s Point
The First and Second Street Historic District celebrates the almost continuous development of the area from the 1840s to the…
Beyond Brady: Polish & Italian Immigrants in Milwaukee
This East Side neighborhood, with its Polish and Italian working class communities, briefly became Milwaukee’s counter-culture stronghold in the 60’s…
German Heritage Walking Tour
Walking down Old World Third Street today you are not likely to see many German shops advertising “English Spoken Here”…
Virtual Event: House History Class
Interested in discovering more about your house? Learn how to research your home with retired librarian Carolyn Colwell & HMI…
Gargoyles, Grotesques & Dragons
Milwaukee’s buildings feature many “faces” that appear on churches to remind people of another world of monsters, demons and strange…
Virtual Event: House History Class
Interested in discovering more about your house? Learn how to research your home with retired librarian Carolyn Colwell & HMI…
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German Heritage Walking Tour
German Heritage Walking Tour
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…
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Lulu & Rocky Family Tour
Lulu & Rocky Family Tour
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…
Yankee Hill Walking Tour
Yankee Hill Walking Tour
Welcome to Yankee Hill! The neighborhood is bounded by Wisconsin Avenue on the south, Ogden Street on the north, Water Street on the west and Prospect Avenue on the east. This choice,…
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German Heritage Walking Tour
German Heritage Walking Tour
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…
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Gargoyles, Grotesques & Dragons
Gargoyles, Grotesques & Dragons
Milwaukee's buildings feature many "faces" that appear on churches to remind people of another world of monsters, demons and strange beasts waiting for sinners. From monsters to angels these ornaments will delight you. Take a walk with our tour guides and get a closer look at some of the gargoyles, grotesques, and dragons that adorn…
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Milwaukee Terra Cotta Tour
Milwaukee Terra Cotta Tour
Explore Milwaukee's historic architecture downtown by delving into the story of architectural terra cotta, or baked earth, installed on many of the city's most notable landmarks. This relaxing walk will highlight how plastic clay was modeled, pressed, and fired in kilns to decorate 30 some buildings within one mile. You will learn how this fascinating building material exhibits…