Old World Third Street, Milwaukee

Old World Third Street, Milwaukee (must see)

The area that would eventually be known as Milwaukee saw its first permanent European settlers in 1822. A trading post was built by Solomon Juneau, a French Canadian fur trader and founding father of Milwaukee. His log cabins eventually gave way to brick houses. By the 1850s, a series of buildings had been erected that exist to this day.

Old World Third Street consists of a number of shops, restaurants, night clubs and bars. It is a busy place for locals to gather and an exciting spot to start or end a walking tour of the city. Guests to Milwaukee can enjoy the architecture of the Victorian, Gothic Revival and Italiante style buildings while dining on German specialties, shopping at a boutique or simply appreciating the art that populates the area.

Ten of the buildings at Old World Third Street have their roots in the early days of the city. These include the Bauer Building, the Pritzlaff Hardware Co., the Otto Thiele Drug Store, the John Hinkel saloon, the John Lipps building, the Adolph Schoenleber building, the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company Saloon, the Steinmeyer building, the Usinger Sausage Factory and Mader's Restaurant.

Tourists to Old World Third Street have easy access to many interesting places to see and things to do. The area is close to the Milwaukee Riverwalk District, Peter Marquette Park and the Miller High Life theatre. With its location adjacent to the Milwaukee River, Old World Third Street is the perfect spot for people watching and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.

Why You Should Visit:
- To see architecture from the early days of Milwaukee
- To enjoy the sights and sounds of both people and nature

Tips:
Enjoy Old World Third Street any time of the day or night. Many tourists visit during the day to look at the art and architecture, and then return in the evening for dinner and dancing.

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Old World Third Street on Map

Sight Name: Old World Third Street
Sight Location: Milwaukee, USA (See walking tours in Milwaukee)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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