“We see monarch larva and things like that, and you just see the glow that kids get.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Jack Laude The Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park is a nature-filled oasis in the upper east side of Milwaukee. Zach Schnick is senior director of the Urban Ecology Center. Jack Laude: How long have you been involved with this place? Zac Schnick: My first day in Milwaukee, when I was apartment shopping just like a block […]
“Seeing the old machinery made it so much more real. You could really feel the past here.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Isabella Meier During the 2024 Doors Open Milwaukee event, Rae Jungwrith and Dia Savard, two students from Door County attending school in Milwaukee, had their first experience exploring the city and the historic 217 North Broadway building. This venue, originally a coffee roasting mill built in 1912, is now a beautifully preserved industrial relic in Milwaukee’s Historic […]
“We would go to thrift stores and find cameras that still had a few shots left.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Allison Mitchell Kori Fuerst is a co-owner of Retrospekt, a Wisconsin-based company that restores and sells vintage technology. Fuerst and her husband, Adam, started the business in 2015 due to their love for Polaroid cameras. The company’s mission is to preserve and share the magic of retro technology. Retrospekt specializes in vintage cameras, portable cassette players, and […]
“It’s their first time coming to this museum, and they didn’t even know this gem existed.” Posted on October 18, 2024October 22, 2024 by Layla Czaplewski While art and engineering are rarely associated with each other, the Milwaukee School of Engineering seamlessly blends the two at the on-campus Grohmann museum. The museum dedicated to the “evolution of human work”, according to their website, features an impressive collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures all celebrating human progress. Kathleen Miezio, a regular volunteer […]
“I know we have over 800 bus operators and we have 203 maintenance employees.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Briceon Monk The Milwaukee County Transit System Fleet Maintenance Building houses all Milwaukee County city buses that need repair. The body shop, tire repair and paint hangar are in the Fleet Maintenance Department. Dwyane Reese is the director of maintenance. He has been at Milwaukee County Transit System for 26 years. Briceon Monk: How long has Milwaukee Transit […]
“We are the only home close to the lake that is actually publicly accessible.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by William Stauber Soik Rheta Matsumoto is the Membership and Visitor Services Manager at the Villa Terrace Museum. The museum, which offers a hilltop view of Lake Michigan, is nestled in what was historically known as the “Gold Coast” neighborhood in Milwaukee. In addition to participating in Doors Open Milwaukee, Villa Terrace was also celebrating the building’s 100th year […]
“Great place to hang out and stunning view over the city from up there.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Trip Satran The Pfister Hotel has been a Milwaukee landmark since 1893 that stands as a symbol of luxury and elegance in the heart of the city. Known for its stunning architecture and rich history, the hotel has been a hub for both travelers and public figures for over a century. Kennan Smith, a long time Milwaukee […]
“I learned right alongside the kids that we’ve worked with.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Colton Pemble Bill Nimke is the founder and executive director of All Hands Boatworks, a Milwaukee nonprofit dedicated to inspiring children through the art of boat building. Nimke, a former middle and high school English teacher, continued his passion for helping children learn by creating the nonprofit 11 years ago. So far, he estimates that the organization […]
“I realized you could get local beer, but there were no local spirits.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Jennifer Gregorich Guy Rehorst is the founder and CEO of Great Lakes Distillery in Walkers Point, Milwaukee, WI. In what started as a hobby, Rehorst has now grown a successful business for over 20 years by experimenting and crafting fine spirits for all to enjoy. With focus on maintaining local and choosing to use local ingredients, Rehorst […]
“I think looking at pictures of stars and stuff blows my mind every time.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Natalie Chudzik At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the Manfred Olson Planetarium stands with various astronomy shows open to the public. The planetarium offers a variety of shows throughout the year ranging from creepy adventures through space, star significance for indigenous cultures, and even colorful Northern Lights displays. As the engagement team for the planetarium Ashley Harrison, Britain […]
“Everything is gonna be retro at some point.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Casmir Byrne Retrospekt is Riverwest’s resident retro-tech refurbisher and manufacturer, founded by Adam and Kori Fuerst. For the past decade, Retrospekt has been repairing and reselling vintage Polaroid cameras to a global market. The couple got their start thrifting vintage cameras for the film left in them and selling the actual cameras back to Polaroid. Now they’re […]