History

For nearly a century, the Schroeder Hotel has stood as one of Milwaukee’s most iconic landmarks. What began as a luxurious destination during the Roaring Twenties has welcomed presidents, celebrities, newlyweds, business leaders, and visitors from around the world. Today, the building lives on as the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, preserving its rich history while continuing to create new memories. Step inside Milwaukee’s most legendary hotel and discover why this architectural masterpiece remains one of the city’s greatest treasures.

Milwaukee’s lakefront went from an industrial wasteland to one of America’s most beautiful urban waterfronts — a transformation 150 years in the making.

Before the highways came, Bronzeville was the cultural capital of Black Milwaukee — a neighborhood pulsing with jazz, soul food, and Black excellence.

From Vel Phillips to Clyde Stubblefield, Bronzeville produced some of Milwaukee’s most influential and inspiring figures.