Urban Spelunking

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

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

Nate talks to Bobby about his interview with the legendary Wisconsin muralist Richard John Haas. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/haas-mural

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

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.

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

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

Bobby discovers one of the oldest living homes in the Milwaukee and it's 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

"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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Bobby and Nate spelunk Milwaukee's little known pet cemetery. Full article here -> https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/whitehead-monument.html

Bobby and Nate discuss the history of the Washington Park bandshell. Full article here -> https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/washington-park-bandshell.html

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

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

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

Bobby and Nate spelunking Milwaukee's Harbor district grain silos before they eventually are demolished for a new structure.

For the 100th episode of Urban Spelunking, Nate and Bobby tell the story of once Milwaukee firefighter turn architect, Sebastian Brand.

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.