In this episode, explore the history of Lakeshore State Park including the surprising source for materials, important details about water management and some of the potential for future infrastructure within the park.

In this episode, Sean will share a unique tale about one of Milwaukee’s smallest yet significant ethnic groups – GreekAmericans;  and probably the best known American Architect – Frank Lloyd Wright. 

This is the story of  how, together, they embarked on an odyssey to build one of the most distinctive churches in the entire country – Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church inWauwatosa.

This month's episode will explore the origins and history of the Milwaukee Art Museum. While many are familiar with the iconic building on the lakefront today, the founding and growth of the state's largest art museum feature an interesting and progressive cast of characters. Listen to learn more!

On this episode, Sean covers the story of an important, but mostly forgotten bit of Milwaukee history: the tragic Newhall House Hotel fire that took place in January of 1883.  In the episode, we'll explore the building's history and how the fire happened as well as the aftermath and the final resting places for the many victims.

Content Warning: This episode contains detailed descriptions of a building fire which claimed of the lives of at least 75 people.

Content Warning: This episode does contain graphic descriptions of a mass casualty event.

Today’s story is about an important, but mostly forgotten bit of Milwaukee history.  It involves patriotic evangelicals,feisty anarchists, the court system, and the court of public opinion.  We’re talking about the events that led up tothe Milwaukee Police Station bombing of 1917, and its aftermath.

In this episode, Sean explores the history of the development of the Panama Canal including important people and the role of governments, technological developments and geopolitical factors in the creation of the canal. Listen to learn why the Panama Canal may be in Panama but was made in Milwaukee!

Hear more about the men, women and industries that helped with the war effort in Milwaukee.

Learn more about Milwaukee's very important role in the hobby of model railroads including important publications, train suppliers and more!

On this podcast, host Sean Regan explores the history of big, "long haul" railroads that served Milwaukee's freight and passenger service needs. The episode will begin with early transportation trends and traverses the growth and expansion of both the Milwaukee Road and the Chicago and Northwestern railroads and others.

In the second of two episodes, host Sean Regan, explores Milwaukee's three socialist mayors and highlights projects we can still see on the landscape today.