Prior to World War II, there were 90 single-screen movie theaters in Milwaukee. By 1960, that number had been reduced by half. With the arrival of television for the home market, the golden age of the
What did early Milwaukeeans do to have fun and relax? This book answers that question, covering pop culture from the mid-1800s up to 1950, from the earliest tavern stages hosting traditional German pl
The history of rock music in Milwaukee began at an age when some musicians played in a segregated part of the city. At the same time, a young singer named Buddy Holly kicked off a tour that ended with
PRO WRESTLER’S BOOK RECALLS 25 YEARS OF MAYHEM IN THE RING ?I’m going on 57 years old, and if I sit too long in one position, a few aches and pains remind me of the days when I put the Crusher, Mad Do