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HistoryMKE

Sean Regan & Tim Lundberg
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We bring you the best stories of Milwaukee's History.
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Alfred Lawson

The quirky story about Alfred Lawson, a former professional baseball player, who came to Wisconsin to revolutionize the early airline industry and then later create a new economic code as well as a new branch of philosophy and religion.

Dec 21, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 15

Cream City Brick

Ever wonder why Milwaukee is referred to as "Cream City"? This episode shares the story of how our city got that nickname through the color of our bricks.

Nov 23, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 14

Bay View Massacre

Wisconsin's most deadly labor dispute took place early May 1886, in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee. Known for it's rallying cry of, 8 hours of work, 8 hours of rest, and 8 hours for what we will!", the demonstration drew 1,500 men, women and children who would stand up against an armed militia with orders from Wisconsin State Governor Jeremiah Rusk to, "Shoot to Kill".

Nov 11, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13

The Vexillology of Milwaukee

The story of Milwaukee's official city flag, along with the story of it's possible future flag, otherwise known as Milwaukee's "People's Flag".

Oct 26, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Greendale, Milwaukee's Greenbelt Community

As part of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, the federal government allocated funds for four "Greenbelt" communities to be created. Only three actually were founded with Greendale, WI being one of them. This episode is the story of the Greenbelt program, and of village of Greendale.

Sep 22, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Jones Island part 2: The Kashubes

In this second part of our series on Jones Island, Sean talks about the area's more recent history including a deep dive into the Kashubes who settled the area after immigrating from northwestern Poland in the late 1800's.

Aug 24, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Jones Island

This episode, the first of two on Jones "Island", discusses its early history.

Aug 10, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 9

North Point Lighthouse and Lake Park

In this episode we discuss the colorful history of lake park and its famous lighthouse. We also tell stories of the interesting lighthouse keepers who have run it over the years.

Jul 27, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 8

The President Has Been Shot!

While campaigning for a third Presidential term, Theodore Roosevelt was shot at close range right here in Milwaukee!

Jul 13, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 7

The Mayor and The Madam

At the turn of the 20th century, Milwaukee was in the midst of a grand social experiment in which prostitution, along with other vices, was almost completely legalized. This episode tells the story of the city's most famous Madam as well as the Mayor who's policies made her famous.

Jun 22, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Victorian Water Engineering

The North Point Water Tower and the pump station which is now Colectivo on the lake were once vital components of Milwaukee's water systems. In this episode we recount the history of both buildings.

Jun 08, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Sinking of the Lady Elgin

During the night of September 6, 1860 a wooden-hulled steamship named The Lady Elgin sank into Lake Michigan causing the deaths of over 300 people.

May 27, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Becker Fitch House

The Becker Fitch House is one of Milwaukee's historic buildings located in the East Side neighborhood.

May 11, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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