Urban Spelunking

Bobby and Nate check up on the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church almost five years after the tragic fire in 2018. Link to pictures and article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/trinity-progress-may-2022

Bobby spelunks Jones Island. Full article and images here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/jones-island-school

Bobby and Nate talk about the history of the Schlitz tied house former space of Trocadero and the future home of Tauro Cocina. Take a deep dive with them and check out the full story plus amazing pictures here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/trocadero-schlitz-tied-house

Built in 1904 by Chicago architects Trumbull & Jones, this gorgeous church has an interesting past and a wonderful present. For the full article check out the link here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/summerfield-methodist-spelunking and make sure to subscribe to our podcast.

There is a food hall coming to Uptown Crossing on North Avenue and it will have a drive-thru. Learn more about the history of this building and more on this episode of Urban Spelunking. Full article and photos here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/north-avenue-market-finds

Bobby spelunked one of the oldest homes in Milwaukee (formerly Granville). The 1855 Isaac Leister house will soon be on the market and we got he had the chance to see inside: Pictures and article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/isaac-leister-house

Bobby and Nate spelunk a late 1940s internationally-themed cocktail lounge and restaurant called the "Pan American Club." Full article and images here:https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/pan-american-club#?

So you're a fan of soccer? The Red Lion Pub is a go-to place for Premier League soccer fans and a great place for brunch or pub food. The guys talk about the building's rich history and more in this episode of Urban Spelunking. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/red-lion-five-and-dime

Nate and Bobby head to Polish Falcon to witness a historic changing of the guard at this Riverwest institution. More photos and history: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/falcon-bowl-spelunking

Bobby investigates the lone toilet that is often smack dab in the middle of the basement in some pre-World War II homes. https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/basement-toilets

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