History & Landmarks
A look at the people, places and events that made Milwaukee what it is today.
The Milwaukee River
The Milwaukee River begins in Fond du Lac County, from several different branches. At approximately 100 miles, as the branches join the main flowage, it twists and turns on a wild course, meandering south and east through West Bend, Fredonia and Saukville before...
The Gobbler Supper Club on the Auction Block
A public auction of The Gobbler Supper Club, a quirky 1960s-era modern, carpeted, rock walled anomaly, will hit the auction block at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 12.
The St. Joan of Arc Chapel at Milwaukee's Marquette University
Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee, on the Marquette University campus, is a 15th century French chapel. This very unusual little building known is known as the St. Joan of Arc Chapel, and features a stone once kissed by the famous saint.
Ghosts of Breweries Past - Schlitz
A look at Milwaukee's most famous industry through the hidden reminders that still exist on our city streets.
The Attempted Assassination of Theodore Roosevelt
An account of the Roosevelt assassination attempt in Milwaukee in 1912.
The Pabst Theater
The Pabst Theater, located on the busy corner of Wells and Water Streets in downtown Milwaukee, is one of the best known and beautiful historic buildings in the city. It's also a very popular venue for music and other live performances, and is known for bringing cutting edge new talent to the city, as well as perennial favorites. The theater is...
Milwaukee History: The Founding Fathers
The founding of Milwaukee is often credited to three men, and the names of each are already well-known in Milwaukee vernacular today -- even if we don't know why. They are Solomon Juneau (Juneau Street), Byron Kilbourn (Kilbourn Street) and George Walker (Walker's Point neighborhood). These three early settlers each erected villages around the...
Journal Sentinel Historic Photo Database
A link to the Journal Sentinel archive of historic photos available for purchase.