Milwaukee is an old city that is full of history and interesting architecture. This makes it the perfect city for a weekend getaway and historic self guided tour. We suggest starting your getaway with a stay at the Brumder Mansion, a historic Victorian mansion bed and breakfast, commissioned by George Brumder, Sr. (a prominent Milwaukee publisher during the turn of the century).

After setting up base camp at the mansion, adventure fourth to find out all about Milwaukee’s historical buildings. There are many turn of the century marvels that are still in use today, just waiting to be visited. Some buildings to be sure to add to your historical tour of Milwaukee (and are featured on this page) are:

• American System-Built Homes in the Burnham Street Historic District (Frank Lloyd Wright designed housing)
• The Basilica of St. Josephat
• Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery
• Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Milwaukee
• The Germanina Building (one time home of George Brumder’s German publishing company)
• The Iron Block Building
• Mader’s Restaurant (a great historical Milwaukee building and restaurant)
• Milwaukee Central Library
• Milwaukee City Hall
• The Mitchell Building
• The Pabst Mansion
• The Pabst Theater
• The Rave/Eagles Club
• Riverside Theatre
• St. Joan of Arc Chapel
• Shaker’s Cigar Bar
• The Tripoli Shrine Center