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Historical Society is brewing beer history exhibition

Posted by Editor | Jan 9, 2016 |

“Brew City MKE: Craft, Culture, Community” is a Comprehensive Exhibit About Milwaukee’s Brewing History. The Milwaukee County Historical Society announces our major exhibition for 2016: “Brew City MKE: Craft, Culture, Community” presented by MillerCoors. The exhibition will detail the history of brewing in Milwaukee and explore how beer is central to the local identity and culture. This is the first comprehensive exhibition of its kind in the city known as the Beer Capital of the United States. Opening Jan. 11, the exhibition will be on display in full form through April 2016 and a smaller version will continue through...

Exclusive First Look: Brew City

Posted by Editor | Jan 9, 2016 |

Ben Barbera, Curator at the Milwaukee County Historical Society, gives a first look at the new beer brewing history exhibition as work is completed for its public display.

Photo Essay: Beer Barons Remembered

Posted by Editor | Jan 9, 2016 |

A behind-the-scenes look at the Historical Society’s first-of-its-kind beer history exhibition.

John Gurda: Milwaukee’s Polish heritage

Posted by Editor | Jan 8, 2016 |

Historian John Gurda talked about the legacy of Milwaukee’s Polish foundation, and how it is still part of the cultural and architectural landscape from the numerous church steeples that stretch across the city.

Christopher McIntyre Perceptions: Vision for Artworks

Posted by Editor | Jan 7, 2016 |

Spoken Word artist Christopher McIntyre Perceptions talks about his life, creativity, and efforts with Artworks for Milwaukee.

From beer to beds, Pabst Brewery becomes college apartments

Posted by Editor | Jan 2, 2016 |

After being virtually abandoned to disrepair for nearly two decades, one of the largest buildings on the west side of downtown Milwaukee will finally re-open. The former bottling house of the Pabst Brewing Company is being converted into student apartments. With a footprint of almost a city block, the renovated 151 apartments on three floors will have enough beds for more than 400 college students. Located near Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and Milwaukee School of Engineering, there has been strong student interest to live in the new development. Originally built in 1889 on the southeast corner of...