I had a nice conversation with the fine folks of Station 27 from the Milwaukee Fire Department today at a neighborhood block party. They were showing off Engine 27 and giving kids of all ages a chance to see a real fire truck up close and personal. My 2 1/2 year old son was enthralled. And I’ll…… Continue reading Milwaukee Fire Department Engine 27
Tag: cityscapes
Frowning Alien Head
There is at least one alien from outer space among us here on Earth. He can be found living in an back alley in the East Side neighborhood of Milwaukee. While he doesn’t seem to be dangerous, he does seem to be in a foul mood as evidenced by his perpetual frown. Why is he sad or…… Continue reading Frowning Alien Head
Columbia St. Mary’s Womens Hospital
On the East Side of Milwaukee Wisconsin, on a bluff overlooking the waters of Lake Michigan, stands the Columbia St. Mary’s hospital complex. This “clover-leaf” building, which served as the main hospital for 38 years, became the women’s center when the new building was opened in 2010. This structure, opened in 1976, was built…… Continue reading Columbia St. Mary’s Womens Hospital
Steel Tower
This steel clad octagonal tower is the historic North Point Lighthouse. It sits on the bluffs overlooking the waters of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Lake Park. It stands at 74 feet and when it was in use the 25,000 candlepower lamp and Fresnel lens focused a 1,300,000 candlepower signal visible for up to 25 miles. The lighthouse…… Continue reading Steel Tower
Shards from the Past
Just north of the Locust Street bridge along the east side of the Milwaukee River, once stood the River Colony. These shards of coffee cups, bottles, plates are some of the very few items left of this very unique neighborhood. Someone else had already done the hard work of finding the broken pieces and arranging them nicely…… Continue reading Shards from the Past