Cream City Stories

The Newhall House Fire


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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.

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Cream City StoriesBy Historic Milwaukee, Inc.