Category: Milwaukee

  • My Favorite Homework Assignment

    I was taking a photography class my senior year of college. Kathleen and I were out on a cold February day. I spent a lot of time working this print in the darkroom. I got an A on the project–probably because Kathleen makes my photos (and my life great). Happy Birthday Kathleen! (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1985)

  • Wells Street Bridge

    Although still a drawbridge, the Wells street bridge doesn’t see the kind of commercial traffic it used to. These days it lifts for tour boats and large pleasure boats. (Milwaukee, 2001)

  • Back to School by Boat

    It was the end of the “old ferry” system across the lake and before the revival of the Badger and Lake Express. That summer the Badger was running between Ludington and Milwaukee. My friend and I were working in Northern Michigan and we had to get back to school in Milwaukee. Shortest distance between 2…

  • It’s More Romantic than it Looks

    It’s not rousing architecture, it’s not a lot of things. It is however my first married home. We also moved from this residence hall at Marquette to one at Ohio State. I’ve lived in nicer places, but this has fond memories. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1999)

  • South Shore Skyline

    We had decided to watch the fireworks from the south shore of Milwaukee. While hanging out waiting for the show, the city looked magical. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1986)

  • Watching the Fireworks

    The big fireworks finale was going on. Although it was spectacular, I was more fascinated about how it was lighting up the park. (Milwaukee Lakefront, 2010)