CEDARBURG â Wendy Porterfield, innkeeper of The Washington House Inn, knows a thing or two about Cedarburgâs elegant historic hotel, built in 1846 by German immigrant Conrad Horneffer â two years before Wisconsin statehood. After all, she has managed the inn for 37 years. Porterfield noted that Horneffer had emigrated to Milwaukee and was a trained leather maker who had owned a harness shop. In 1843 he moved to Cedarburg and began building the hotel because the town had begun to grow and thrive and was a dayâs ride from Milwaukee â the perfect place for travelers to rest for the night.
Although the Washington House Inn remained a hotel for many years it was later divided up for other businesses, including an auto parts store, offices for a dentist and a lawyer with apartments above. In 1984, entrepreneur Jim Pape purchased the building and began to transform it back into a hotel with the help of Kevin Pape and Kevin Porterfield. Gutting the interior, 15 room
He helped create Urban Stables, other philanthropic projects and was an anti-war activist, member of Chicago 15. By Bruce Murphy - Apr 26th, 2021 02:37 pm //end headline wrapper ?>William A. Durkin, Jr. Photo courtesy of Katie Pritchard.
William A. Durkin, Jr., 71, died after a six-year battle with cancer on April 18. As the leader of Durkin Associates, he worked as an advisor with over 100 clients to help raise money for local philanthropic projects, but was known for having the passion “of a volunteer” when he worked on fundraising efforts including the creation of MKE Urban Stables, the unique home for the
Milwaukee Police Department‘s mounted horse patrol and equine-assisted therapy program.
Milwaukee style pizza from Maria’s.
All across the country, cities have adopted certain styles of pizza. Milwaukee is no different with restaurants like Zaffiro’s and Calderon Club championing Milwaukee style pizza.
Ann Christenson has been covering dining for
Milwaukee Magazine since 1997 and recently wrote an article about the history of pizza in the Cream City. She joins
Lake Effect and starts by explains the key components of a Milwaukee style pie.
“Cracker-thin crust, it is often cut into squares as opposed to triangles. Typically, the toppings are things that everybody knows like cheese and sausage, mushroom, pepperoni, very typical types of toppings. The sauce is usually a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy,” says Christenson.
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County Board Debates Expansion of Trails in Mangan Woods
Photo Credit: Virginia Small
A Milwaukee County Parks woodland with rare old-growth trees is the focus of heated debate over new trail development meant to serve both mountain bikers and hikers. The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors role in oversight of parks is also at issue.
Mangan Woodsâ undulating hills and ravines were formed thousands of years ago by glacial events. Strolling its rustic trails offers spectacular vistas year-round and extraordinary seasonal displays. Wedged between Whitnall Park and the Root River, this rare and exquisite landscape includes one of the park system s few woodlands that has never been logged.