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1. Remember When...sports were a far more formal affair? Remember When...sports were a far more formal affair? Lake Park (Milwaukee, Wis.); Parks -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Outdoor recreation -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Tennis courts -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Fashion The sunny afternoon of Aug. 1, 1914, called for tennis, and the Lake Park tennis courts were a picturesque place to play. In those days, shorts were not considered acceptable clothing for men or women....
2. Remember When...Milwaukee had its own White House? Remember When...Milwaukee had its own White House? White House Theatre (Milwaukee, Wis.); Mid-City Theatre (Milwaukee, Wis.); Atlantic Theatre (Milwaukee, Wis.); Third Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Motion picture theaters -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee A 1,365-seat movie theater called the White House was opened Dec. 16, 1916, by promoters Otto Meister and John Freuler. The theater was on N. 3rd St. between Wisconsin Ave. and Wells St. Its façade contained...
3. Remember When...police directed traffic at busy intersections like this? Remember When...police directed traffic at busy intersections like this? Fond du Lac Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Thirty-Fifth Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Burleigh Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Sonny's Sandwich Shop (Milwaukee, Wis.); Police -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Traffic police -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising -- Beer -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Ed Hall Motors, Inc. (Milwaukee, Wis.); Automobiles Cars streamed in all directions, and the policeman directing traffic was right in the middle of it. This photograph of the intersection of Fond du Lac Ave. and 35th and Burleigh Streets was taken about...
4. Remember When...Milwaukeeans kept cool at Bechstein's? Remember When...Milwaukeeans kept cool at Bechstein's? Bechstein's Swimming School (Milwaukee, Wis.); Swimming pools -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Schools -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Outdoor recreation -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Milwaukee River (Wis.); Bathing suits; Fashion -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee Several swimming schools were clustered near the North Avenue Bridge on the Milwaukee River in the early 1900s. Rohn's stood on the west bank and Whittaker's and Bechstein's were on the east bank. All...
5. Remember When...Surges Bros. stood on Mitchell St.? Remember When...Surges Bros. stood on Mitchell St.? Surges Bros. (Milwaukee, Wis.); Ninth Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Mitchell Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Surges, John; Grocery trade -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Commercial buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Barbershops -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising -- Beer -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee At the turn of the century, customers walked down wooden sidewalks on old Mitchell St. to do their daily errands. Among buildings located there was the Surges Bros. saloon and grocery story at 510 Mitchell...
6. Remember When...hamburgers were six for a quarter? Remember When...hamburgers were six for a quarter? Highland Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Becker's Bar (Milwaukee, Wis.); Becker, Peter; Filiput, Frank; Restaurants -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee In 1933, a dime would buy a hamburger and a cup of coffee at Peter Becker's restaurant at 730 W. Highland Ave. Hamburgers were a nickel, as the sign indicated, or six for a quarter. Becker, in white apron...
7. Remember When...ice cream stores had fewer than 31 flavors? Remember When...ice cream stores had fewer than 31 flavors? Rigas Candy Store (Milwaukee, Wis.); Rigas, George; Rigas, Frank; Confectionery -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Ice cream parlors -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee In the early 1900s, Rigas Candy Store was one of the Downtown places Milwaukeeans stopped for ice cream. Just north of Grand Ave. (later Wisconsin Ave.) on 2nd St., the store sold candy, ice cream, fruit...
8. Remember When...people went to the Aurora? Remember When...people went to the Aurora? Aurora Theater (Milwaukee, Wis.); Third Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Motion picture theaters -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Ladwig, Emil; Pavements, Brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee The Aurora Theater was at 1222 (later 3002 N.) 3rd St. The utility pole on the left in this picture bore both a Chambers St. sign and an election notice. The street surface was paved with bricks. Painted...
9. Remember When...the Kilbourntown house was the Church house? Remember When...the Kilbourntown house was the Church house? Fourth Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Historic buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Architecture, Domestic -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Church, Benjamin Now elegant in the natural beauty of Estabrook park, Kilbourntown house was originally located at 1533 N. 4th st., on a hill above a tamarack swamp. Built in 1844 by Benjamin Church, the Greek revival...
10. Remember When...St. Mary's clock was handless? Remember When...St. Mary's clock was handless? Old St. Mary's Church (Milwaukee, Wis.); Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Biddle Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Broadway Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Kilbourn Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Main Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Towers -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Clocks and watches -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Schulte, Victor; Crugom, James It's unlikely any readers alive today will remember Old St. Mary's Church when it was new, for the church was started in 1846 - but this is too rare a photo to miss. Taken in 1868, it shows the new tower...
11. Remember When...lions guarded an East Side home? Remember When...lions guarded an East Side home? Franklin Place (Milwaukee, Wis.); Fitch, Eliot G; Diederichs, Edward; Koch, Henry C.; Architecture, Domestic -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee The twin lions flanking the classic entrance will help old timers identify this historic Milwaukee home. It's at 1241 N. Franklin Pl., and since 1943 has been owned by banker Eliot G. Fitch. The couchant...
12. Remember When...toy and confectionary stores sold cigars? Remember When...toy and confectionary stores sold cigars? Confectionery -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Eleventh Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Eleventh Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Toy stores -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Andris, Andrew; Cigars As you pushed the door open at such places, a little bell usually rang out to signal your arrival. And entering a wonderful toy shop like this one was no doubt a delightful occasion for children as well...
13. Remember When...Munzinger brewed beer here? Remember When...Munzinger brewed beer here? Burrell Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Munzinger, Christian; C. H. Munzinger (Milwaukee, Wis.); Breweries -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Brewing industry -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Horse-drawn vehicles Christian H. Munzinger had his brewery and bottling plant at 184-186 Burrell St. (later 2428-2432 S. Burrell St.), in the 1890's. As the picture indicates, his products were Weiss beer and mineral water....
14. Remember When...Chapman's had an eagle on top? Remember When...Chapman's had an eagle on top? T. A. Chapman and Company; Milwaukee Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Wisconsin Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Department stores -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee The location is the same and the sign above the door still says Chapman's, but almost everything else has changed. T. A. Chapman & Co. was established in 1857; this store was built in 1872 on the southeast...
15. Remember When...Milwaukee had its own art institute? Remember When...Milwaukee had its own art institute? Milwaukee Art Institute; Milwaukee Art Center; Milwaukee Art Museum; Jeffereson Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Art museums -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee The Milwaukee Art Institute, a municipally supported art center at 772 N. Jefferson St., began in 1888 when a group of local painters incorporated as the Milwaukee Art Association. The building pictured...
16. Remember When...hankies sold for 5 cents? Remember When...hankies sold for 5 cents? Gimbel Brothers; Wisconsin Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Central business districts -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Department stores -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising, Outdoor Gimbels Brothers store has long been a downtown fixture, and over the years such department store merchandise has reflected the fashions, needs, customs - and prices - of the time. This picture was taken...
17. Remember When...Hotel La Salle served Milwaukee? Remember When...Hotel La Salle served Milwaukee? Hotel La Salle (Milwaukee, Wis.); Hotels -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Eleventh Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Robert Reisinger and Company; Chris. Schroeder and Son Company The Hotel La Salle offered luxury accommodations to Milwaukee's visitors when it opened its doors to the public in 1929. Leisurely meals were served in the dining room, where the orchestra probably tried...
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