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13 vintage images of old Milwaukee retail and shopping

Published June 23, 2020

Here are a baker's dozen vintage photos of Milwaukee retail for you to enjoy, along with some information and links to find more.

Brass Boston Store plaques missing from Downtown building
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Published May 19, 2020

For decades, the 4th and Wisconsin entrance to Boston Store, 331 W. Wisconsin Ave., was identified by brass plaques with the name of the store founded here in 1897. Now they're gone.

8 photos capturing the vibrancy of Capitol Court mall's early days

Published April 13, 2020

One of the earliest malls in the area, Capitol Court, opened in 1956. Radio and television personality Gino Salomone has a trove of images from those early days.

For the first time in 92 years, holiday parade is canceled, maybe forever

Published Aug. 29, 2018

Members of the DeGrace family announced they would retire from staging the annual Milwaukee Holiday Parade, which has been a DeGrace tradition for 65 years.

Local duo rescues vintage Boston Store sign which will live on at Public Market

Published July 30, 2018

Last week, a simple black and white vintage sign exclaiming "Boston Store The Heart of Milwaukee" found a new permanent home at Milwaukee Public Market.

Boston Store memories

Published April 18, 2018

I read the news this week that Boston Store and its parent company Bon-Ton is finally throwing in the towel, and my first two thoughts were: That's a sad end for a Milwaukee pillar. How did it survive so long?

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Penzeys transfers Northridge property to City of Milwaukee for redevelopment

Published Nov. 28, 2017

Milwaukee Ald. Chantia Lewis applauded news this afternoon that Penzeys Spices owner William Penzey will transfer ownership of the former Boston Store at Northridge to the City of Milwaukee for potential redevelopment into light industrial space.

What's your vision for 4th and Wisconsin?

Published Sept. 30, 2016

Today, the city began accepting requests for proposals for developments on the Wisconsin Avenue site between 4th and 5th Streets that has long been a surface parking lot. I want to know what you'd like to see in this long-underutilized, high-profile Downtown space.

First look: Boston Store's new furniture department

Published May 6, 2016

We stopped in at the new Boston Store furniture department in The Shops of Grand Avenue that opened yesterday on the second floor of the location, 331 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Riverside hosts a cappella "The Sing-Off" talent

Published March 13, 2015

A number of a cappella musicians from NBC's "The Sing-Off" will take the Riverside stage on Saturday, March 28 - including Wisconsin's own Cat's Pajamas as the 8 p.m. show's openers.

MPA calls for meeting with Bucks owners

Published Jan. 15, 2015

The new majority owners of the Milwaukee Bucks are currently in the process of determining a location for the construction of a new arena, and while the timetable for an announcement remains in flux, the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance (MPA) has said it will call for meetings with important stakeholders in the project following the results of a survey it issued on the topic.

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Preservation Alliance taking a survey on Bucks arena

Published Dec. 17, 2014

The Milwaukee Preservation Alliance is currently conducting a survey regarding the construction of a new, multi-purpose arena that would house the Milwaukee Bucks. According to the MPA, the survey will help the group "develop a strategy that is aligned with our mission and the interests of our membership." The survey closes at midnight on Thursday, Dec. 18.

The life and times of a retail security agent

Published Dec. 1, 2014

I held one job in college, and it was probably the best one you could have: a loss prevention agent for a major retailer. I chased crack heads, tussled with gangsters and ruined many a prom night. Seriously. It's why I kept doing it as a part-time gig even after I started writing.

Goodwill Sale returns to Boston Store for the 20th year on Sept. 17

Published Sept. 12, 2014

Boston Store is preparing for the 20th year of the semi-annual Goodwill Sale with Goodwill Industries. During the fall sale, which will take place from Sept. 17 to Oct. 4, The Bon-Ton Stores' 273 locations will accept donations of clothing and household textiles to benefit Goodwill.