Travel back in time and learn more about Wisconsin’s first company town.
Today, Bay View is one of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods but it was originally established in 1867 for workers at the Milwaukee Iron Company. The tour will explore houses built for laborers and managers and discuss the development of the mill and town before it incorporated into Milwaukee in 1887. Beyond residential streets, stops include important businesses, community spaces including the Beulah Brinton House (1871), houses of worship, and landmarks like the Pryor Avenue Iron Well (1882). The tour will also share immigrant stories from Welsh, English and later Italian families who established deep roots in Bay View.
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Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audio Headsets
Tips (not required but appreciated)
Meeting Points
Departure
2500 S Superior St
Meet your guide at Historical Marker 275 (Photo #2), in the park at the corner of S. Superior St. & E. Russell Ave.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Travel back in time and learn more about Wisconsin’s first company town.
Today, Bay View is one of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods but it was originally established in 1867 for workers at the Milwaukee Iron Company. The tour will explore houses built for laborers and managers and discuss the development of the mill and town before it incorporated into Milwaukee in 1887. Beyond residential streets, stops include important businesses, community spaces including the Beulah Brinton House (1871), houses of worship, and landmarks like the Pryor Avenue Iron Well (1882). The tour will also share immigrant stories from Welsh, English and later Italian families who established deep roots in Bay View.
This...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audio Headsets
Tips (not required but appreciated)
Meeting Points
Departure
2500 S Superior St
Meet your guide at Historical Marker 275 (Photo #2), in the park at the corner of S. Superior St. & E. Russell Ave.
Return
Itinerary
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2500 S Superior St
Meet your guide at Historical Marker 275, in the park at the corner of S. Superior St. & E. Russell Ave.
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Bay View
Travel around the neighborhood and learn about the area's early industries and immigrants who made Bay View their home
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2550 S Shore Dr
Puddler's Cottages.
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Beulah Brinton Historical House | Home of the Bay View Historical Society
Beulah Brinton House home to the Bay View Historical Society
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Puddler's Hall | Bay View’s Historic Tavern
Historic Tavern
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2507 S Wentworth Ave
Groppi’s Grocery - Noted Italian specialty grocery store.
