One constant on the Marquette University campus in recent decades has been change. Here, we look at three buildings at one intersection that have survived and been in use for nearly a century.
When I visited St. John s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 804 W. Vliet St., a decade ago, things were not good. As the congregation reached its 175th birthday two weeks ago, it seemed like an opportune time for a revisit, and I m glad I went back as the contrasts were clear.
Every year we like to share a few must-see sites during Historic Milwaukee s annual Doors Open Milwaukee, which has quickly grown into one of the most fun and well-attended events in the city. Here are Bobby s picks for 2023.
Passing through Elm Grove on Watertown Plank Road, you can t miss the dramatic Notre Dame Hall designed by architect Eugene Liebert in 1898 for the School Sisters of Notre Dame, 13105 W. Watertown Plank Rd. We went inside for a look around before it is converted to apartments.
Home to the Alano Club for more than 70 years, the beautiful home at 1521 N. Prospect Ave. was designed by respected architect Eugene Liebert for a local grain magnate who died before it could be completed. Here s the story of Fred Kraus and his house.