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Urban Spelunking

Every week, Radio Milwaukee’s Nate Imig and OnMilwaukee’s Bobby Tanzilo dig into the buildings and architectural features that help retain the city’s sense of history while it builds for the future.

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From coal to cable: The history inside the old Commerce St. Power Plant

From coal to cable: The history inside the old Commerce St. Power Plant

This week, Nate and Bobby are talking about the Charter Communications building located on North Martin Luther King Jr D... Read more

6 Jul 2023

11mins

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Howard Avenue windmill goes on the market

Howard Avenue windmill goes on the market

This week, Nate and Bobby are talking about a south side landmark: the Howard Avenue windmill. Located in the Tippecanoe... Read more

29 Jun 2023

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LIVE: A tour of Redeemer Lutheran Church as it gets an upgrade

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