Gothic Milwaukee, a historical attraction led by author and creator of the Walking Milwaukee tour, Anna Lardinois, created a self-guided, GPS-based audio tour of Brady Street and the Lower Eastside in celebration of Milwaukee on 414 Day (April 14, 2023). The 2.8-mile tour gives a glimpse into the past while highlighting the history and architecture of the Brady Street neighborhood.
The tour covers an easy stroll through Historic Brady Street, loops through Cass Street, follows along the former Gold Coast and ends at the Oak Leaf Trail Head on Prospect Avenue, featuring favorite MKE staples including:
- St. Hedwig
- All Saints Catholic Church
- Peter Scortino Bakery
- Glorioso’s Italian Market
- St. Rita
- Cass Park
- The Laverne and Shirley House
- The Laura and George Peckham Miller House
- Jewish Museum Milwaukee
- The Mexican Consultate
- And more!
We’re proud that our Community Challenge Grant has allowed Gothic Milwaukee to make this tour FREE for the public to enjoy for a year! To access the tour:
1. Download the free VoiceMap app from the App Store.
2. Create a free account.
3. Select the “Brady Street and Milwaukee’s Lower Eastside” tour.
4. Head to the corner of Brady and Cambridge Streets to start the tour, which can be completed at your own pace.