North Point Lighthouse
Milwaukee?s first lighthouse was erected in 1837 on a 56 foot bluff at the east end of Wisconsin Ave. It was replaced in 1855 by a 28 foot tower 100 feet east of the present location. Erosion forced the rebuilding in the 1870?s... hmdb.org
Pabst Mansion
This 1892 Flemish Renaissance mansion, constructed for beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst, was saved from demolition in 1975 by a group of concerned local citizens. Faithfully restored and furnished, the mansion is now an ama... 10best.com
Waukesha County Museum
Come explore the history of Waukesha County with a visit to the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum. You'll find ongoing special exhibits, events and programs for all ages of interest. The Research Center at the muse... patch.com
Milwaukee County Historical Society
Home to the Historical Society, this elaborately detailed neoclassical revival structure was completed in 1913 after two years of construction for the Second Ward Savings Bank on the corner of West Kilbourn Avenue a... americanheritage.com
Pewaukee Park Office
Site of Potowatomi village. Vermonter Asa Clark arrived in 1836 and acquired most of the land around the northeast shore of the lake. He built a dam in 1839, also a sawmill and grist mill. The population increased as Yankee set... hmdb.org
Turner Hall Ballroom
Designed by Henry C. Koch, erected in 1882-83, and designated in 1975 as a Milwaukee Landmark in recognition of its architectural, cultural, and historical significance to the community. residentadvisor.net
Old Falls Village Museum
Both a park and historical museum, Old Falls Village showcases buildings from the early history of Menomonee Falls, including residences ranging from rough-hewn log cabins to a grand Greek Revival home... patch.com
Trimborn Farm
Delve into Victorian-era industry, reminisce about 19th century farm life, and witness Wisconsin culture come to life as embodied by the immigrant entrepreneur Werner Trimborn, his family and his employees. The nine... americanheritage.com
Pabst Theater
Designed by Otto Strack and built by Milwaukee brewing magnate Captain Frederick Pabst, the Pabst Theater was constructed on the site of an earlier opera house destroyed by fire in 1895. The Pabst was completed in just six mont... hmdb.org
Merrill Park
In 1879, Sherburn S. Merrill, the General Manager of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, purchased almost half a square mile in the Menomonee Valley to construct a massive railroad shop complex. By the early 1880s, th... hmdb.org
Milwaukee Maritime Center
The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company opened its terminal here in 1905. The first car entered this building January 1, 1905. The first floor was the terminal area, with two waiting rooms and thirteen car tracks; it w... hmdb.org
Birthplace Of The American League
The Republican House, a hotel that stood on this site from 1886 to 1961, was the birthplace of baseball?s American League. On the night of March 5, 1900, Milwaukee attorney Henry Killilea, his brother Matt, Connie Mack, Byron (... hmdb.org
Freewill Baptist Church
Wisconsin?s first Freewill Baptist congregation, organized by Yankee pioneers Rev. Rufus Cheney July 11, 1840, Built this Greek revival style edifice, 1859. As Abolitionists, they were active here in the Civil War. But the dwin... hmdb.org
Milwaukee Public Museum
Take your grandchildren to a museum where they will explore three exhibit floors brimming with the magic of learning. This museum of human and natural history offers constantly-changing displays that will captivate your... grandparents.com
First African-american Church Built In Wisconsin
St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first African-American church built in Wisconsin, once stood on this site. The property was purchased in 1869, the year the congregation was organized. Construction on the St. Ma... hmdb.org
Mabel Wanda Raimey
Mabel Raimey was the first African-American woman attorney in Wisconsin and the first to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1918). She attended Marquette University Law School and was admitted to the Wisconsin B... hmdb.org