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This key commercial corridor on Milwaukee’s Lower East Side was settled by Polish immigrants who built St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church (1886) as the center of their community. Their residences, seen mostly north of Brady, became the ubiquitous Milwaukee Polish Flat. Later the neighborhood became home to a number of Italian families, who transformed many commercial buildings into businesses that are still on Brady today like Glorioso’s Italian Market (1946) or Peter Sciortino’s Bakery (1947).
On this tour, you’ll also hear more about the counterculture era from the 1960s and 1970s and learn how Brady Street has reinvented itself in recent year. The tour blends local history and cultural insight with the sights and atmosphere of one of Milwaukee’s most engaging urban corridors.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour will begin in front of St. Hedwig Three Holy Women Catholic Church at 1704 N. Humboldt Ave.
Itinerary
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Meet your guide at St. Hedwig Three Holy Women Catholic Church on N. Humboldt St.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Polish Flats
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Peters and Wieland Pipe Organ Manufacturing and Repairs
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Joseph Polczynski Tavern
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
1401-03 E. Brady Street
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Local Coffee Shop
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Popular local Bar
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Italian Bakery
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Beloved local Italian Grocery Store. Consider stopping in after the tour for lunch.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk or use a mobility device for duration of tour.
- 1.2-mile, moderate pace
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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