Milwaukee County Courthouse Murals
Bobby and Nate discuss the 1930's Bradford painted murals in the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Full article and images here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/bradford-murals-county-courthouse
Nov 17, 2020•17 min
Urban Spelunking
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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The Third Ward's historic Landmark Building
Former home to the legendary Standard Paper Co., the 1915 Landmark Building was home to several important Milwaukee businesses. Here are the full article and images: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/landmark-building-spelunk
Nov 10, 2020•11 min
Milwaukee's Oldest VA
Bobby and Nate discuss the history and current redevelopment of Milwaukee's historic Soldiers Home in the VA campus.
Nov 03, 2020•14 min
Milwaukee Telenews Theatre
Bobby and Nate talk about a special theater that delivered the news in visual form to citizens of Milwaukee during the mid-1940's. Full article and images here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/telenews-theater
Oct 27, 2020•10 min
Explore a former Miller 'tied house' across from City Hall
This week's Urban Spelunking takes us downtown to explore the history a tied house -- a former Miller-owned tavern -- across the street from Milwaukee's City Hall. Read more and see photos here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/spelunking-miller-cafe
Oct 20, 2020•14 min
Spelunking the old Journal/Sentinel building
Bobby spelunks his old stomping grounds of the old Journal/Sentinel building in downtown Milwaukee. Full article and images here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/journal-sentinel-spelunking
Oct 13, 2020•16 min
Building Milwaukee's Lakefront
Who doesn't loves a fun bike ride, a beautiful sunrise and maybe some custard alongside Bradford Beach? Our lakefront has an very interesting past. Bobby and and Nate talk about the building of Milwaukee's Lakefront along Lake Michigan. Article and photos here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/lincoln-memorial-drive-spelunking
Oct 06, 2020•17 min
The Richard Haas Mural
Nate talks to Bobby about his interview with the legendary Wisconsin muralist Richard John Haas. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/haas-mural
Sep 29, 2020•14 min
Hotel Metro in pictures
Bobby revisits the Hotel Metro in Milwaukee's Downtown. The story and photos give you a amazing look at what the building looked like from the ground up. Article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/spelunking-mariner-building-progress
Sep 22, 2020•12 min
Lots to love about the Milwaukee County Zoo
Bobby and Nate transition from the former Washington Park Zoo to the Milwaukee County Zoo in this second part of exploring Milwaukee Zoos' throughout the century.
Sep 15, 2020•12 min
Remembering the legendary Washington Park Zoo
Bobby and Nate learn about the 1892 built Washington Park Zoo. They discuss the interesting location and the famous animals that are still revered today. Explore the images and story here: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/washington-park-zoo-photos.html https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/washington-park-zoo-photos-more.html...
Sep 08, 2020•20 min
Fallout Shelter on the Westside
Bobby investigates a Cold War era bomb shelter on the Westside of Milwaukee. Complete article with picture here: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/fallout-shelter-spelunking.html
Sep 01, 2020•14 min
One of the Oldest Homes in Milwaukee
Bobby discovers one of the oldest living homes in the Milwaukee and it's for sale!
Aug 25, 2020•13 min
'UWM Alumni House' for sale
Bobby and Nate talk about the three-story, 25,553-square-foot Tudor Revival home for sale on Milwaukee's Eastside. Oh, did mention it has 14 bedrooms, belongs to UWM and was built in 1920's? Check out full article and pictures here: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/uwm-alumni-house.html
Aug 18, 2020•11 min
Former church, now event space 'St. James Episcopal'
"You have to see the pictures, to understand how beautiful this renovation is." These are the words from Nate Imig on this episode of Urban Spelunking with co-host Bobby Tanzilo. They explore the newly remodeled former St. James Episcopal Church on 8th and Wisconsin. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/st-james-revisit.html
Aug 11, 2020•12 min
The beautiful Washington County Courthouse
Bobby and Nate spelunk the historical and very gorgeous Washington County Courthouse & Jail. I know what your thinking, "How can a place like this be considered attractive?" Listen to the episode and follow along with the full article and images here: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/washington-county-courthouse.html to find out how.
Aug 04, 2020•12 min
A Dubbel Dutch Hotel *Update*
The Dubbel Dutch Hotel is finally complete. Nate and Bobby will talk to us about how the company pivoted due to the DNC going virtual and of course the affects the global pandemic that plagues us today.
Jul 28, 2020•13 min
Exploring the former Horlick malted milk plant in Racine
Bobby and Nate explore the former Horlick malted milk site in Racine, before it is set to become a space for retail and residents. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/horlick-town-center.html
Jul 21, 2020•12 min
Exploring Grant Park's Seven Bridges Trail
Bobby and Nate navigate the very popular Seven Bridges Trail in South Milwaukee's Grant Park. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/grant-park-seven-bridges-spelunking.html
Jul 07, 2020•10 min
Police and Fire call boxes around Milwaukee
Nate and Bobby explore Milwaukee's old school Police and Fire call boxes around the city of Milwaukee. The full article and images can be found here -> https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/police-call-boxes.html
Jun 30, 2020•12 min
'Acts Housing' former St. Michaels convent
Bobby and Nate spelunk the former St. Michael's convent, now home to Acts Housing. Full article with photos here -> https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/acts-convent-spelunking.html
Jun 23, 2020•11 min
New W.E.B. Dubois statue in downtown Milwaukee
Bobby and Nate talk about the prominent figure W.E.B Dubois, his visit to the city and the new statue located by city hall in downtown Milwaukee. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/web-dubois-milwaukee.html
Jun 16, 2020•12 min
Pet Cemetery on Milwaukee's Southside?
Bobby and Nate spelunk Milwaukee's little known pet cemetery. Full article here -> https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/whitehead-monument.html
Jun 02, 2020•10 min
Historic Washington Park Bandshell
Bobby and Nate discuss the history of the Washington Park bandshell. Full article here -> https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/washington-park-bandshell.html
May 26, 2020•12 min
A look back at Jimi Hendrix's final Milwaukee Show
Bobby and Nate talk about Jimi Hendrix's final Milwaukee show. Full article here -> https://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/jimi-hendrix-milwaukee-auditorium-1970.html
May 19, 2020•15 min
The West Bend Theater gets an old school facelift
Bobby and Nate spelunk the beautiful 1920's West Bend Theater in you guessed it, West Bend. Full article and amazing photos here: https://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/west-bend-theatre-spelunking.html
May 12, 2020•15 min
Enlightened still brewing at the former Louis Allis Company plant
Bobby and Nate speak with the owners of Enlightened Brewing about their adjustments amidst this stay-at-home order and spelunk the historic Louis Allis plant location on this episode of This Bites. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/enlightened-louis-allis-spelunking.html
May 05, 2020•20 min
Explore the Harbor District grain silos before they go
Bobby and Nate spelunking Milwaukee's Harbor district grain silos before they eventually are demolished for a new structure.
Apr 28, 2020•16 min
The many firehouses of Sebastian Brand
For the 100th episode of Urban Spelunking, Nate and Bobby tell the story of once Milwaukee firefighter turn architect, Sebastian Brand.
Apr 21, 2020•13 min
The Story of Milwaukee's 'Albert Kagel'
Nate and Bobby T have been grounded from exploring exciting historical building. For now until the quarantine comes to a close, these spelunkers will bring you awesome stories of those Milwaukee figures that helped shape the landscape of our city.
Apr 14, 2020•9 min
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