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Urban Spelunking

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Every week, Radio Milwaukee’s Nate Imig and OnMilwaukee’s Bobby Tanzilo dig into the buildings and architectural features that help retain the city’s sense of history while it builds for the future.
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Episodes

'30 Years A Slave' author Louis Hughes lived in Milwaukee's Northside

For Urban Spelunking Bobby traveled to the Loraine Hotel in Memphis where the American Civil Rights Museum is located. On this trip, Bobby discovers that the author of '30 Years A Slave' had lived most of his life in Milwaukee. Here is the full article to accompany the podcast: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/louis-hughes.html

Apr 07, 202015 min

'Behind The 8 Ball: Baby Face Willete'

Bobby did some deep digging on the history of Jazz organist Bobby Willet and his connection to Milwaukee. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/baby-face-willette.html

Mar 24, 202016 min

The former Philipp Elementary for Sale?

Bobby and Nate spelunk the historic Phillip Elementary school. It was built in 1931-32 to plans drawn by Alexander Eschweiler – and originally designated Sixteenth Street School. Full Article and pictures here: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/spelunking-philipp-school-fauna.html

Mar 17, 202010 min

117 Year Old 'Mader's Restaurant'

Bobby and Nate talk about the 117 year old history of Mader's on Old World 3rd street. This episode can be enjoyed along with the full article here at https://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/maders-spelunking.html

Mar 10, 202011 min

Old North Milwaukee High School

Bobby and Nate Spelunk the Old North Milwaukee High which became Thomas Edison Middle School and more. Full article and images to enjoy as you experience the podcast here: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/edison-custer-school-spelunking.html

Mar 03, 202014 min

Remembering Vitucci's on North

The 85-year-old Vitucci's was a popular place to visit on Milwaukee's Eastside. With the bar being closed November of 2019, Bobby and Nate discuss it's history and the significance it had on the city. Full story here: https://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/urban-spelunking-vituccis.html

Feb 25, 202015 min

Milwaukee's famous 'Lion House'

Bobby gives us some fun details on the Lion house. Please listen and refer to the full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/lion-house-hawley-bloodgood.html

Feb 18, 202012 min

'Guardian Fine Art Services' and The Warehouse that stores this fine art

We really shouldn't be telling you about this building, but we do. Bobby and Nate talk about the Guardian Fine Art Services and the warehouse that stores fine art pieces for museums, private art collectors etc.. Here is the link to the full article. https://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/guardian-fine-art-spelunking.html

Feb 11, 202016 min

The 1874 Mix designed building gets a new life

Bobby and Nate discuss the historic 1874 Cream City brick building designed by Edward Townsend Mix. They also talk about it's new tenants, Central Standard Craft Distillery. Listen to the episode and follow along with the full story at, https://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/central-standard-spelunking.html Central Standard Craft Distillery - https://thecentralstandard.com...

Feb 04, 202011 min

Let's go downtown to the Pritzlaff Buildings

Bobby and Nate explore the historic Pritzlaff building that was built in 1875. Link to full article: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/pritzlaff-spelunking.html

Jan 28, 202012 min

The 1938 Greendale Municipal Building

Bobby and Nate explore the former Fire & Police Dept. in Greendale. A building that was left for dead for many years, is now resurrected. Check out the full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greendale-police-spelunking.html

Jan 21, 202012 min

An Eastside Mystery

One of Bobby's readers posed the question about these lone columns that sat on the Eastside of Milwaukee at the corners of Shepard and Locust Ave. Listen and find out what they uncovered. For a literal birds eye view of the column click the link: https://bit.ly/2QQh5OA and for the article: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/shepard-avenue-posts.html

Jan 14, 202014 min

Garland Elementary is cool!

Bobby and Nate are explore the rich history of Garland Elementary, a small school nestled in the Copernicus neighborhood of the very very Southside. Read the full article by clicking the link: https://onmilwaukee.com/raisemke/articles/garland-school.html

Jan 07, 202014 min

An East Side Landmark gets its Hands!

Bobby and Nate talk about the legendary 'East Side Clock Tower' built for the Coakley Brothers in 1925. A once broken clock is now running, thanks to it latest owner Carole Wehner of Milwaukee Executive Realty. Full story here: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/clock-tower-spelunking.html

Dec 17, 201911 min

100 Years of Malting at the West Milwaukee Malting Plant

Bobby and Nate shares the history of the formerly named Froedtert Malt Complex in West Milwaukee that is still up and running for 100 years now. Check out the article: https://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/malteurop-spelunking.html

Dec 10, 201914 min

'Pabst Brewery' Grain Silos

Nate and Bobby take a trip to the vacant Pabst Brewery grain silos. Currently, it is the sole building in the area yet to be developed. Take a look at the full article and images here: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/pabst-grain-elevators.html

Dec 03, 201912 min

The Historic 'Hoyt' Building in Wauwatosa

Bobby and Nate give you an awesome tour of a very historic 'Hoyt' building from the early 1900s. To see the picture and full story click the link - https://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/spelunking-hoyt-building.html

Nov 19, 201910 min

Three Brothers Restaurant

Bobby and Nate dine at the legendary Three Brothers Restaurant and find out more than they expected. https://radiomilwaukee.org/story/community-stories/celebrating-61-years-of-family-tradition-at-milwaukees-famous-three-brothers-restaurant/

Nov 12, 201913 min

Riverwest Tannery Transformation

Historic Riverwest buildings undergo a new transformation and the fellas of Urban Spelunking talk about it. https://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/riverworks-laskin-studios.html

Nov 05, 201915 min

Goldberg mansion, built by disgraced lawyer, now for sale

He never lived there, but the mansion still bears his name. Learn about the Goldberg Mansion, now listed for sale, in this week's podcast. We discuss the man who built it and how some hot-headed decision-making might have cost him the beautiful home.

Oct 30, 20195 min

New 'Drury Plaza Hotel'

The 1929 Eschweiler Tower is now the new Drury Plaza Hotel in downtown Milwaukee.

Oct 22, 201910 min

Koeffler/Baumgarten House and Downtown Inn

Listen as Bobby and Nate spelunk a historic near downtown house and soon to be Inn on this episode of Urban Spelunking. https://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/urban-spelunking-koeffler-inn.html

Oct 15, 201913 min

'Irgens' BMO Towers' Old and New

BMO gets a tower downtown in more of a historic space then we bargained for. https://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bmo-towers-spelunking.html

Oct 01, 201914 min

Spelunking the 'Trecker Mansion'

Bobby and Nate explore the Trecker Mansion in the beautiful Washington Heights neighborhood. https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/trecker-mansion-spelunking.html

Sep 17, 201911 min

On-site at Milwaukee Ballet's new headquarters

As the Milwaukee Ballet enters its 50th season, it is also entering a new headquarters in Milwaukee's Third Ward. Nate and Bobby visited the new Baumgartner Center for Dance immediately after the ribbon cutting for this on-site edition of Urban Spelunking.

Sep 10, 20199 min

Urban Spelunking: 'James E. Groppi High School'

Originally designed by Walter Holbrook, this 1893 building gets spelunked by Nate and Bobby. Learn about the James E. Groppi High School on this new episode of Urban Spelunking. https://onmilwaukee.com/raisemke/articles/groppi-high-spelunking.html

Sep 03, 201913 min

Story Hill's Bungalow Firehouse

Nate and Bobby talk about the historic Story Hill Bungalow Firehouse and the other 4 that remain in the city of Milwaukee. https://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/first-look-evenement.html

Aug 27, 201911 min
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