What would Milwaukee County look like today if certain development projects had been completed according to initial plans? In a new series entitled “RetroFuture,” we at MKE Memoirs attempt to answer this question. Join us as we take a closer look at development plans that, for better or worse, never came to fruition. Monumental changes …
Nestled along the banks of the Milwaukee River in the quiet Village of Shorewood, is a tranquil little green space by the name of Hubbard Park. This 5-acre, peaceful park hides a wild and raucous past. Throughout much of the lot’s history, it served the area as a popular amusement park, in a similar vein …
Summerfest draws to another inevitable, but always sad, close. All too soon, bands will be packing up their equipment and moving on to their next venue and the Henry W. Maier Festival Park will begin to gear up for the upcoming German Fest. But while you’re out listening to your favorite musicians today, take the …
Calling all Milwaukee County Historical Society members! Join us tonight at 6:00 pm for our 2013 Annual General Meeting. There will be a lot to discuss as we take a glance back to the highlights of this year’s events and look towards the future with a sneak peek in to our 2014 season. Don’t be … Continue reading
This Day in Milwaukee County History: On November 24, 1917, nine police officers and one civilian are killed when a bomb explodes at the Police Station on Broadway and Wells. The bombing was the most fatal single event in national law enforcement history until the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. … Continue reading
The Basilica of St. Josaphat was built in 1901 and was designed by architect Erhard Brielmaier, and features one of the largest copper domes in the world. St. Josaphat’s congregation outgrew their original location and in 1896 Pastor Wilhelm Grutza commissioned Brielmaier to design a new building. The plans intentionally resembled St. Peter’s Basilica in … Continue reading
The holiday season is upon us! It’s the time of the year when many across the nation come to the realization that they have become hoarders of winter-time decorations. The Milwaukee County Historical Society is here to help you de-clutter! From now until December 14, we will be accepting donations of historic decorations at our … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday is back! MCHS is putting your brain to work! Instead of just showing you a photo and telling you where it as taken, MCHS is leaving the “where” up to you! Tomorrow morning, we’ll announce who was first to give us the correct answer! Continue reading
Few men can provide an in-depth historical analysis as eloquently and insightfully as John Gurda. In his most recent monthly column in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Gurda delves deep into local Native American history to provide much-needed, but often ignored, context to the current Menominee casino controversy. It is well worth a read if you find … Continue reading
Follow OnMilwaukee.com’s Bobby Tanzilo as he explores all facets of Milwaukee history, from covering large swaths of important neighborhoods, right down to the inconspicuous street corner. It’s a great look into the historical process! Check it out here. Continue reading
Bobby Tanzilo explores the depths and heights of the Wisconsin Telephone Company building in the most recent entry in his long running “Urban Spelunking” series. It’s definitely worth a read. Check it out here. Continue reading
Throwback Thursday is here! Same rules as always apply! Instead of just showing you a photo and telling you where it as taken, MCHS is leaving the “where” up to you! Tomorrow morning, we’ll announce who was first to give us the correct answer! So, down which historic Milwaukee County street was this photo … Continue reading
This Day in Milwaukee County History: With a $70 million price tag, the Shops of Grand Avenue opens in downtown Milwaukee on August 26, 1982. Continue reading
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