Urban SpelunkingEvery Tuesday, 88Nine's Nate Imig and OnMilwaukee's Bobby Tanzilo explore Milwaukee's history through an in-depth look at the buildings that make it up.
July 6, 2023
From coal to cable: The history inside the old Commerce St. Power Plant
July 6, 2023 • This week, Nate and Bobby are talking about the Charter Communications building located on North Martin Luther King Jr Drive. The large brick building used to be home to power-generating equipment and coal. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/commerce-street-power-plant Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas
From coal to cable: The history inside the old Commerce St. Power Plant
June 29, 2023
Howard Avenue windmill goes on the market
June 29, 2023 • This week, Nate and Bobby are talking about a south side landmark: the Howard Avenue windmill. Located in the Tippecanoe neighborhood, the bright red home known for its attached 1920s Dutch windmill replica is officially up for sale. They look back at the businesses and families that have lived within the walls for decades. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/howard-avenue-windmill Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas
Howard Avenue windmill goes on the market
June 15, 2023
LIVE: Organ Piper Pizza continues to deliver tasty pies and fun tunes
June 15, 2023 • Organ Piper Pizza has been a staple in Milwaukee since the late 70s and decades later, it still has the same feel as it did back then. The owner, Derek Paikowski, shows Nate and Bobby around the restaurant — making stops behind the organ and in the kitchen to watch how the dough is made fresh every day. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/organ-piper-pizza Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas
LIVE: Organ Piper Pizza continues to deliver tasty pies and fun tunes
June 8, 2023
LIVE: A tour of Redeemer Lutheran Church as it gets an upgrade
June 8, 2023 • This week, Nate and Bobby are touring the Redeemer Lutheran Church with the help of Rev. Dr. Lisa Bates-Froiland. The 1915 building is currently undergoing a major renovation which will include added mental health services to the community, a new kitchen, a totally redesigned community hall and lots of structural repair. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/redeemer-lutheran Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas
LIVE: A tour of Redeemer Lutheran Church as it gets an upgrade
June 1, 2023
LIVE: Exploring the history behind the Alano Club
June 1, 2023 • This week, Nate and Bobby take us on their tour of the Alano Club — located on Prospect Avenue. The building is a recovery center and clubhouse that provides an inclusive place for folks battling addictions of all kinds. While Nate and Bobby explore, we also hear from one of the board members. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/alano-club-fred-kraus-house Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas
LIVE: Exploring the history behind the Alano Club
May 25, 2023
Butterflies, the rainforest and a rooftop revealed for the Future Museum
May 25, 2023 • The Milwaukee Public Museum has revealed its latest gallery coming to the Future Museum. Nate and Bobby break down what you will find inside the We Energies Foundation Gallery — including a rainforest exhibit, a butterfly vivarium and a rooftop terrace. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/mpm-future-museum-rainforest Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas
Butterflies, the rainforest and a rooftop revealed for the Future Museum
May 18, 2023
A trip down memory lane at Marquette University High School
May 18, 2023 • This week, Nate and Bobby are getting schooled at Marquette University High School! The building located on the city's near West Side holds so much history within its walls — and it's even inspired an amazing upcoming field trip. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/marquette-high-spelunking Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas
A trip down memory lane at Marquette University High School
May 11, 2023
The snake button is coming to the Future Museum
May 11, 2023 • Nate and Bobby are breathing a sigh of relief now that it's been confirmed the popular snake button is moving to the Future Museum! This week, the Milwaukee Public Museum unveiled more details about its 'Living in a Dynamic World' exhibit and two flexible gallery spaces called "Mixing Zones." Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/mpm-reveal-living-in-a-dynamic-world Edited & produced by Kiri Salinas
The snake button is coming to the Future Museum
April 27, 2023
Recommended changes for downtown Milwaukee in 2040
April 27, 2023 • Big plans are in store for Milwaukee's downtown area. The Department of City Development has released a draft of Connec+ing MKE: Downtown Plan 2040, which it includes ideas like adding four route extensions of The Hop, redeveloping the site of the Marcus Center parking structure and removing I-794 through Downtown. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/connecting-mke-plan. Project website: www.milwaukee.gov/downtownplan. Dialogue encouraged at www.connectingmke.com.
Recommended changes for downtown Milwaukee in 2040
April 14, 2023
Milwaukee Public Museum gives first look at 'Milwaukee Revealed' gallery
April 14, 2023 • Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) leaders and exhibit design partners at Thinc Design have unveiled sketches of the Future Museum's Milwaukee Revealed gallery. This is the gallery that is the "spiritual sucessor" to the Streets of Old MIlwaukee. Nate and Bobby talk about some of the exhibits people will get to experience.
Milwaukee Public Museum gives first look at 'Milwaukee Revealed' gallery
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