HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS / HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS
Historic Milwaukee Walking Tours
828 N. Broadway
Milwaukee
414-277-7795
www.historicmilwaukee.org
Brady Street
http://bradystreet.org/
This distinctive and colorful neighborhood near downtown and within walking distance to Lake Michigan not only showcases a medley of vintage architecture from 1860 through 1930 but attracts visitors to an eclectic “Haight-Ashbury” atmosphere of shops, restaurants, pubs, and cafes. Boundaries: Van Buren to Prospect.
Brewers Hill
414-704-1071
www.brewershill.org
Beautifully refurnished homes and commercial structures include buildings that date back to the 19th century in this neighborhood near the downtown district. Boundaries: 2nd Street, Lloyd & Vine Streets, Hubbard & Palmer Streets.
Concordia
414-297-9714
www.hcni.org
Once home to many wealthy residents, this neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places features many well-appointed mansions and grand homes that have been refurbished and meticulously landscaped. Boundaries: North 27th Street, North 35th Street, Highland Boulevard, and West Wisconsin Avenue.
Lowell Damon Woods
www.damonwoods.org
Once owned by the Damon family, this eclectic area showcases architecture that spans several eras from Victorian “painted ladies” to hacienda-style, Arts and Crafts, and charming colonials. Boundaries: North Avenue, Wauwatosa Avenue, 83rd Street, and Hillcrest Drive.
Old World 3rd Street
414-273-8288
Highlights along this route include vintage street lights, ethnic restaurants, and specialty food stores near Juneau and State as well as a park that edges the riverfront at State Street. Boundaries: Begins downtown and heads north.
Third Ward
414-273-1173
www.historicthirdward.org
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this charming neighborhood near the Milwaukee River nestles upscale shops, restaurants, and fine condominiums in renovated warehouses and vintage stores. Quaint street lamps, a small park, and a pedestrian mall along Broadway Street add to the attractions. Boundaries: Interstate 794 East lies to the north, the Milwaukee River to the west and south, and Lake Michigan to the east.
