12 Vintage Photos Of Milwaukee’s Streets That Will Take You Back In Time

Milwaukee is an extremely historic city. From our brewing history to the incredible architecture that was constructed so long ago, you can see glimpses of our past everywhere you go. Thanks to an extensive online library of historic photographs, we can see just what Milwaukee life looked like back in the day. Check out these vintage photographs of our city streets and see how much things have changed (or haven't):

1. Downtown

These buildings along North Milwaukee Street were constructed in the 1800s.

2. Small business streets

Though this photo is from the '30s, these buildings were built in the 1860s.

3. Bank of Milwaukee

Can you see any other familiar buildings in this photo?

4. West Walnut

The houses on Walnut don't look that different than they did in the '30s.

5. North Milwaukee Street

What do you think was here back when your grandparents were children?

6. Jackson Street

Look at those old-school trucks!

7. Pabst Building

Milwaukee is a city built on Pabst, but the Pabst Theater Building located at 144 East Wells Street sure gave our city character in the '30s.

8. West Somers Street

Have you played among these alleys?

9. East Detroit Street

It's crazy to think how many of these residential areas have changed so much.

10. Newberry Boulevard

This photo is dates all the way back to 1901!

11. West Winnebago Street

The houses are perfectly symmetrical - it's almost dizzying!

12. East Side

Here's a glimpse into Milwaukee east side life in the '60s. Not a whole lot has changed!

Do any of these photo's bring back memories for you? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!