From Bobby at OnMilwaukee.com: You may have noticed some changes taking place at 2577 N. Downer Ave. - long known as home to The Chancery restaurant that closed in 2007 - and expect to see some more soon.
Bobby and Nate spelunk the old South View Hospital Nurses' Home, now known as the OASIS Senior Center.
Full article and images here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/tess-tied-house-spelunking
Opened in 1951, Southgate Mall was the first of its kind in our city. Relive the history with Bobby and Nate and check out the full article here, https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/southgate-photos
The Zizzo Group Engagement Marketing purchased the vintage building on the north end of Walker's Point and plans to renovate the structure. Bobby and Nate take a look at its long and interesting history. Full article and pictures here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/zizzo-emil-schneider-spelunking
Bobby explores that legendary Survive Alive House and Nate recalls participating as a youngster. Full article and cool pics here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/survive-alive-house
In 2017, Bader Philanthropies began work to restore the 1927 commercial building at 3318-26 N. King Dr. In Febraury of 2021, it was finally complete and in October was renamed in honor of community leaders Reuben and Mildred Harpole. Bobby and Nate bring a little History of that space and more. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/spelunking-harpole-building
The National Block on 5th and National in Walker's Point has been standing since 1882. Bobby and Nate dig into the history of this space, the first owners, and more. Check out the article and awesome picture here:https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/national-block-the-george
Bobby and Nate spelunk the gorgeous Charles Donges' Queen Anne home on 26th and State St. Full article and lovely pictures can be found here https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/donges-house
Bobby and Nate bring us some history and what is happening currently with the Yerkes Observatory space, located in Williams Bay, on Geneva Lake: Full article and cool pictures here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/yerkes-observatory
This week Bobby went over to the Alter Trading scrap yard and Jewish Museum exhibit to bring us a little history and some great photos. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/spelunking-alter-scrap
Slated for the Spring of 2023, the Scottish Rite Masonic Center is set to become a 22 unit apartment complex. Bobby and Nate talk about the history and share some really amazing pictures in the article. https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/scottish-rite-spelunking
We've highlighted some cool historical buildings and have taken you to some legendary locations, but this takes the trash ;) Bobby and Nate bring back some memories of Crunchy, the Talking Garbage truck as brought to you by the Milwaukee Rec in the late '80s early '90s. Full article and images here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/crunchy-the-garbage-truck
Nate and Bobby discuss the many tenants of the Wiswell Mansion, now for sale. Check out the amazing photos and article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/wiswell-gillen-house
The home of Beans & Barley and Nine Below turns 50. Nate and Bobby share the interesting history of this location and some of the businesses that have blessed the space in the past. Pictures and full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/spelunking-nine-below-beans-and-barley
The city is abuzz with the talks of two underground toilets. Find out the locations, their real use, and more on this episode of Urban Spelunking.
Bobby and Nate share the story of the new Vendetta Coffee Bar and all its history dating all the way back to 1906 when it was built. Find the full article and photos here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/spelunking-vendetta-coffee-bar-tosa
The old A. Werner Silversmith is for sale. Listen to Nate and Bobby give some history about this late 1800's building. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/spelunking-werner-silversmith
Beulah Brinton has served as a community center for over 40 years in Bayview. Bobby and Nate bring us a little history of Beulah Brinton, the old space, and some of the activities still being taught today. Check out the full article and images here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/spelunking-brinton-center
Built in 1903, the former 37th Street School is becoming an apartment facility for Seniors. Nate and Bobby talk about its History, the trying times, and what's in store for the layout. Full article and images here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/37th-street-school-progress-report
Schlitz Park is still getting a face lift and it looks great!. Bobby and Nate give us a verbal tour on this episode of Urban Spelunking. If you need some words and cool pictures, click here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/schlitz-park-historical-objects
Bobby and Nate talk about the beautiful Kern Mansion located on Wahl Avenue on the Eastside. The full article and breathtaking images of the inside of this amazing space can be seen here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/kern-mansion-urban-spelunking
Bobby and Nate interview Wire & Vice original owner, Daniel Holter. We learn how the space was acquired, what superstar blessed the studio space, and who will keep it in good hands. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/wire-and-vice
In a live follow up to last week's episode, Bobby and I head to Shorewood to visit a Frank Lloyd Wright home that was recently "rediscovered," and we get a personal tour from current owner Nick Hayes. Not only was the does the home represent a certain spiteful chapter of Wright's career, but also, in a juicy twist, it stands across the street from a home designed his protege-turned rival. More at OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/frank-lloyd-wright-book...
The Bogk house on the East Side is Frank Lloyd Wright's most important work here. But the Milwaukee area is also home to what I call the "baby Bogks," which are not Wright houses, but homes designed by Wright's right-hand man Russell Barr Williamson. - Bobby Tanzilo https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/baby-bogk-house
Nate and Bobby spelunked the historic Milwaukee Clipper ferry. Read Bobby's complete story here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/spelunking-milwaukee-clipper
Bobby and Nate took a tour of the MKE Urban Stables permanent home to the Milwaukee Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit, several equine-assisted therapy programs for students and veterans which is coordinated through the Milwaukee VA Medical Center and Milwaukee Public Schools. The facility also serves as a place for community-focused programming. They also spoke with Kent Lovern, Chief Deputy District Attorney and Board President for the MKE Urban Stables project about the facility and prog...
Mckinley School a 1930's Art Deco schoolhouse of Wauwatosa is being demolished for a new modern version of itself. Here are the pictures and full article: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/wauwatosa-mckinley-spelunking# ?
Did you love seeing the old whale mural as you road southbound on I-43 past the Milwaukee County Courthouse Annex or did you loathe seeing it every day on your commute? Nate and Bobby discuss the history of the mural and share their feelings on this infamous piece of art. Full Article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/whaling-wall
Learn more about the history of the old Boston Store build now turning Hub 640. The full article and pictures can be found here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/boston-store-hub-640-spelunking
