Historic Third Ward Walking Tour
from $16.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
The Historic Third Ward was the first stop for many of Milwaukee’s European immigrants, particularly the Irish and later the Italians. Close to cheap housing and available jobs, these new arrivals created close-knit communities. Like most major industrial cities, the Third Ward had a significant and destructive fire in 1892, which reshaped the landscape to much of what you see today. In the 1970s, this area experienced a resurgence that transformed factories and warehouses into condos and mixed adaptive reuse.
On this tour, learn about the neighborhood landscape as well as the Irish and Italian immigrants as well as the impact of the LGBTQ+ community and other residents. Stops include the Milwaukee Public Market (2005), Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) (1974), and Commission Row (1894).
This walking tour is 1 mile in length.
Travelers are recommended to bring (weather permitting): good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and/or umbrella.
1 hour 30 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
We meet at the Milwaukee Store which is located at 235 E. Michigan St. (on the corner of Michigan St. and Broadway).
Itinerary
- 1Stop
Meet your guide at the Historic Store located at the corner of E. Michigan St. and N. Broadway.
- 2Historic Third Ward
This tour explores Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. This tour explores themes of industrial heritage, adaptive reuse, and social history present in this neighborhood. The Historic Third Ward was also one of the hubs for Milwaukee's Irish & Italian communities.
- 3Stop
An example of a “tied house” --tavern built and leased by brewers, served one brand exclusively, in this case Pabst
- 4Milwaukee Public Market
The iconic Milwaukee Public Market was built in 2005.
What's included
- Audio Headsets
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers who can not walk or use a mobility device for the duration of the tour
