Urban Spelunking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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.

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

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

MKE Film adds a historic theater to the festival. https://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/rivoli-cedarburg-spelunking.html

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

Bobby Tanzilo gives you his Top 10 picks for Doors Open Milwaukee.