MILWAUKEE ST.
WISCONSIN AVE.
NORTH
Storefronts that once housed traditional retailers have recently been renovated to host restaurants and nightclubs – reflecting larger changes in downtown retail scene. New restaurants and clubs on the
block between Wisconsin Ave. and Mason St. include Eve, Three, Frauchiger’s Cheese Store and Tavern, Kenadee’s and Tangerine.
DOWNTOWN RETA IL BUS INESS
A SLICE OF MILWAUKEE STREET, THEN AND NOW
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Nectar Espresso Bar & CafeSakeEveThreeKenadee’sFrauchiger’s Cheese Store & TavernCubanitasTangeineCrescent City
741
729
728
708
714
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704
704715
324 Wisconsin Ave.
Wisconsin Telephone Co.
Blanche Murphy Cigars
717
723
733
725728
718710
725
Alpine Cleaners
MC2
Check N’ Go
Christian Science Reading Room
Hotel Metro/Cafe Metro
400 Wisconsin Ave.
Planet Bread
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Dreyer-Meyer, women’s undergarmentsHixons, women’s clothingFrank Peter Custom TailorThe Coat ShopCoplin’s, women’s clothingMiss BarbaraCasual CornerHarry SinskiLouis Fritzel, women’s clothingRobert Hyman, women’s clothing
Peacock ShoeWisconsin Ave.
In 1973, this block was still the hub of high fashion in downtown Milwaukee. The block included nearly a dozen women’s clothing, shoe and jewelry stores.
THE SHOPS IN 1973
ALFRED ELICIERTO / [email protected]
