Archive for July, 2008

Bay View Historical Society Walk

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DATE: July 10, 2008
CONTACT: Ron Winkler
PHONE: 414-744-9404

For Immediate Release
BAY VIEW HISTORIC DISTRICT WALK
FEATURES BEULAH BRINTON HOUSE
Who created the first social center in the country and Bay View’s first library? Where is the only public well left in Milwaukee? Who were “puddlers” and where did they live?
You can learn the answers to these questions and more while visiting a dozen historic sites featured on the Bay View Historic District Walk, a two and a half-hour hour guided tour conducted by the Bay View Historical Society on Saturday, August 9th, at 9:30 a.m. Society members Ron Winkler and Todd Smith will lead the walk, which includes a tour of the Society’s headquarters, the historic Beulah Brinton House, led by Society member Bill O’Brien. This event is open to the public and includes light refreshments.

The walk was designed by the Society to help Bay View residents and visitors gain an appreciation of the history, architecture and lifestyle of the Bay View National Historic District. The district, which was listed in the State and National Register of Historic Places in 1982, includes 329 buildings that date as far back as the early 1870s. The tour will cover the area bounded by Estes Street, Shore Drive, Delaware and Potter Avenues. Tour participants will view sites including the house of one of Bay View’s first settlers, an original puddler’s cottage and the oldest surviving church built on lots donated by the Milwaukee Iron Company, and the city’s last remaining artesian well.

The walk starts at 9:30 a.m. and will begin and end at the Beulah Brinton House, 2590 South Superior Street. The cost of the tour is $5.00 for Society members and seniors, and $10.00 for non-members. Admission includes a tour of the Beulah Brinton House, a guided walk and light refreshments. Tickets may be reserved in advance by calling Diana David at 414-483-1285, or purchased from 9:00-9:30 a.m. at the Beulah Brinton House on the day of the walk.

The Bay View Historical Society, established in 1979, is dedicated to maintaining the Bay View community through conserving, celebrating and sharing Bay View’s rich heritage. With more than 500 members, it is one of the largest local historical societies in the area. The Society maintains headquarters at one of the most prominent historical sites in Bay View, the Beulah Brinton House. Built in 1872, it is considered to be among the best remaining Gothic Revival residences in the city and was formerly home to Beulah Brinton, a community leader who turned her house into an informal social center and Bay View’s first library. The Society also designates landmarks throughout Bay View and publishes a newsletter, The Historian, which contains articles of local historical interest. During the year, the Society conducts general membership meetings, historic walks and other social events. Membership in the Society is open to anyone interested in supporting the Society’s programs.
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Bay View Historical Society
2590 S. Superior Street
Bay View, WI 53207
www.bayviewhistoricalsociety.org

Chill on the Hill - SWING NOUVEAU

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The Humboldt Park Band Shell will get its dance on tonight as we welcome local swing favorites Swing Nouveau.

Our nightly sponsor Delaware House will kick things off at 6:00 p.m. with a demonstration from their dance instructors.


Tonight’s Feature Band: SWING NOUVEAU


NIGHTLY SPONSOR:

DELAWARE HOUSE
2499 S Delaware Avenue
414-747-8688
FEEL GOOD! LOOK GOOD! HAVE FUN!

This is also your last chance to get your passport stamped at Chill on the Hill by 88 Nine Radio Milwaukee at their Summer Passport tent!

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Chill on the Hill Concert Series this summer! It was a HUGE success, and we couldn’t do it without our generous sponsors and hardworking volunteers. Please patronize our sponsors and tell them THANKS for supporting free music in our parks!

We’ll see you again September 13and and 14th at Humboldt Park for the Global Union World Music Festival, happening from noon to 7:00 p.m. each day! Look for the Bay View Neighborhood Association Booth!

Chill on the Hill - THE URBANITES

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Reggae comes to the Humboldt Park Band Shell!


Tonight’s Feature Band: THE URBANITES


NIGHTLY SPONSOR:

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES
FREAKY FAST!!!

88 Nine Radio Milwaukee also returns to the park tonight with their Summer Passport promotion! Hurry and get your passport stamped before time runs out!

Chill on the Hill - REILLY

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Bay View goes Irish this week at Chill on the Hill!

The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. with the Shamrock Club showcasing their bagpiping talent, followed by the Glencastle Irish dancers. Get there early so as not to miss this great leadup to the main act.


Tonight’s Feature Band: REILLY


NIGHTLY SPONSOR:

MONARCH CREATIVE
309 N Water Street, Ste 360
414-277-0077
WHERE METAMORPHOSIS BEGINS!

Mondays Moving Milwaukee

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Come join the BVNA as we raise awareness of mass transit options.

Each Monday in August commuters will meet to bus to work together from Bay View. There will be a special speaker or event each week.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Meet at Sven’s Cafe on the corner of Logan and KK for coffee provided by the BVNA at 6:45 a.m..

We’ll catch the #15 bus at 7:03 toward downtown. Or join us from Lincoln and KK at 7:08 a.m. We’ll arrive at Water and Wisconsin at 7:22.

WHY RIDE WITH US?

  • Show your support and appreciation for mass transit options and our County buses
  • Draw attention to the growing problems that could threaten our great transit system
  • Learn more about our transit system in Milwaukee County
  • Meet elected oficials and others who support mass transit
  • Coffee from Sven’s!
  • Meet your neighbors

Brought to you by the Environment and Transportation Committee of the BVNA.

Mondays Moving Milwaukee

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Come join the BVNA as we raise awareness of mass transit options.

Each Monday in August commuters will meet to bus to work together from Bay View. There will be a special speaker or event each week.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Meet at Sven’s Cafe on the corner of Logan and KK for coffee provided by the BVNA at 6:45 a.m..

We’ll catch the #15 bus at 7:03 toward downtown. Or join us from Lincoln and KK at 7:08 a.m. We’ll arrive at Water and Wisconsin at 7:22.

WHY RIDE WITH US?

  • Show your support and appreciation for mass transit options and our County buses
  • Draw attention to the growing problems that could threaten our great transit system
  • Learn more about our transit system in Milwaukee County
  • Meet elected oficials and others who support mass transit
  • Coffee from Sven’s!
  • Meet your neighbors

Brought to you by the Environment and Transportation Committee of the BVNA.

Mondays Moving Milwaukee

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Come join the BVNA as we raise awareness of mass transit options.

Each Monday in August commuters will meet to bus to work together from Bay View. There will be a special speaker or event each week.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Meet at Sven’s Cafe on the corner of Logan and KK for coffee provided by the BVNA at 6:45 a.m..

We’ll catch the #15 bus at 7:03 toward downtown. Or join us from Lincoln and KK at 7:08 a.m. We’ll arrive at Water and Wisconsin at 7:22.

WHY RIDE WITH US?

  • Show your support and appreciation for mass transit options and our County buses
  • Draw attention to the growing problems that could threaten our great transit system
  • Learn more about our transit system in Milwaukee County
  • Meet elected oficials and others who support mass transit
  • Coffee from Sven’s!
  • Meet your neighbors

Brought to you by the Environment and Transportation Committee of the BVNA.

Mondays Moving Milwaukee

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djones
at July 23, 2008 in Environment and Transportation and Event. 0 Comments

Come join the BVNA as we raise awareness of mass transit options.

Each Monday in August commuters will meet to bus to work together from Bay View. There will be a special speaker or event each week.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Meet at Sven’s Cafe on the corner of Logan and KK for coffee provided by the BVNA at 6:45 a.m..

We’ll catch the #15 bus at 7:03 toward downtown. Or join us from Lincoln and KK at 7:08 a.m. We’ll arrive at Water and Wisconsin at 7:22.

WHY RIDE WITH US?

  • Show your support and appreciation for mass transit options and our County buses
  • Draw attention to the growing problems that could threaten our great transit system
  • Learn more about our transit system in Milwaukee County
  • Meet elected oficials and others who support mass transit
  • Coffee from Sven’s!
  • Meet your neighbors

Brought to you by the Environment and Transportation Committee of the BVNA.

The KK Triangle finally in bloom!

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Bay View Neighborhood Association and Bay View Garden and Yard Society Collaboration comes to life on KK
KK Triangle BareKK Triangle Volunteers at WorkKK Triangle Planted

On June 14th, the BVNA and the BVGAYS planted, at long last, the triangle at the corner of Kinnickinnic, Lincoln and Howell Avenues, affectionately known as the KK Triangle. The BVNA’s Public Spaces Committee chair Stephanie Harling championed this cause and worked hard
to see it come to fruition. Bob Solem from BVGAYS also played a significant role in the planning of this project. Continue reading ‘The KK Triangle finally in bloom!’

Chill on the Hill - ESPRIT’ d’BRASS QUINTET

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The Esprit’ d’Brass Quintet brings their Canadian brass style music to the Humboldt Park Band Shell this week. Playing everything from Patriotic to Broadway to Dixie!

The Fritsche Marching Band starts the fun at 6:00 p.m.!

Also on hand tonight will be the Humboldt Park Watch with their annual corn roast.


Tonight’s Feature Band: ESPRIT’ D’BRASS


NIGHTLY SPONSOR:

ST. ANN CENTER FOR INTERGENERATIONAL CARE
2801 E. Morgan Avenue
414-977-5000

See you at the park!