Professor T's Historic Tours: Explosive History of Bay View

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About this activity

Explore the Immigrant, Labor, and Civil Rights History of Bay View through a gentle walk in this charming neighborhood of Milwaukee. Emeritus History Professor Tim Thering will transport you back to three different time periods that dramatically shaped the Bay View neighborhood, the city of Milwaukee, and the nation.

You will learn about the Bay View Massacre that tragically ended Milwaukee’s immigrant workers’ struggle for the 8-hour day. You will hear about how Anarchist Italian immigrants in the neighborhood battled with local authorities during World War I. Finally, you will discover how the son of Bay View grocers, Father James Groppi, helped to lead the Milwaukee Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.

The tour includes visiting several iconic businesses in this tightly packed corner of Bay View, Milwaukee. Food and most drinks are included in the price.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Professor T's Historic Tours

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Assortment of Italian delicacies from Groppi’s grocery store, the childhood home of Father Groppi
Included: Meals: Dinner at Three Brothers. Need 48-hour notice for vegetarian and vegan requests.
Included: Ice Cream Drink or Classic Cocktail from At Random, a hip mid-century cocktail lounge

Itinerary

Stop 1

40 min

Professor T (or other qualified guide) will meet guests at the historical marker and tell the history of Milwaukee's workers' struggle, especially Polish immigrant workers, for the 8-hour day that ended in the tragic Bay View massacre in 1886.
Stop 2

40 min

Professor T (or other qualified guide)

will explain how Italian immigrants who were anarchists clashed with local authorities during World War I at this point and how the explosive aftermath shook the nation.
G. Groppi Food Market

15 min

As guests are guided through this historic Italian grocery store, Professor T (or other qualified guide) will explain how Father James Groppi, one of the main leaders of Milwaukee Civil Rights movement of the 1960s was born and raised in the food market. Professor T will purchase Italian delicacies at the store that guests will snack on at the next location.
Stop 4

one hour

At this former union hall, guests will learn about the Milwaukee Civil Rights Movement for open housing in 1967/68 that was in part led by Father James Groppi. As guests listen to the story, they will snack on Italian delicacies from Groppi's Food Market and enjoy a drink from Puddler's Hall.
Stop 5

1 h 45 min Admission included

Guests will enjoy a delicious Serbian dinner at this James Beard Foundation Award winning restaurant. Originally a Schiltz tied house, the historic building was purchased by the Radicevic family, immigrants from Serbia, in 1956 and has been serving traditional Serbian dishes ever since. The meal, including a burek appetizer, and one drink are included with the tour. Other drinks may be purchased by guests on their own. The restaurant only accepts cash or checks.
Stop 6

40 min

The tour ends with a classic cocktail or ice cream drink at this hip, midcentury-style lounge a perfect nightcap to this unique tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The historical Marker is at the corner of S. Superior St. and E. Russell Ave, across the street from Palomino Bar. Free parking available along green space north of historical marker or on local side streets.

End point

The historical Marker is at the corner of S. Superior St. and E. Russell Ave, across the street from Palomino Bar. Free parking available along green space north of historical marker or on local side streets.

Using your ticket

Meet at "Bay View's Rolling Mill" Marker at corner of S. Superior St. and E. Russel Ave. Free parking is usually available along green space on Superior St.