Living - Nov. 8, 2008
Duo works to promote Milwaukee's Chinese history
Although the city is dotted with Chinese restaurants and we were happy to welcome YI Jinlian to the Bucks -- however briefly - Chinese-Americans in Milwaukee seem to have a pretty low profile. "Chinese Milwaukee" ($19.99), by David B. Holmes and Wenbin Yuan, the co-founders of the Wauwatosa-based Milwaukee Chinese Historical Society, just might help change that.
Tags: Chinese, Yi Jianlian, David B. Holmes, Wenbin Yuan, Milwaukee Chinese Historical Society, Arcadia Publishing, Images of America

Arts & Entertainment - March 25, 2008
Pictorial history traces Milwaukee police
Maralyn A. Wellauer-Lenius talks about researching her new illustrated book, "Images of America: Milwaukee Police Department."
Tags: Milwaukee Police Department, Maralyn A. Wellauer-Lenius, Arcadia, Images of America, Hegerty, William Beck, Walter Sheldon Johnson, Herman L. Page

Arts & Entertainment - Dec. 18, 2007
Widen brings old Milwaukee entertainment to life
Larry Widen, who runs The Times Cinema and the Rosebud Cinema Drafthouse and co-authored "Milwaukee Movie Palaces" (reprinted last year as "Silver Screens"), has published "Entertainment in Early Milwaukee."
Tags: Widen, Times Cinema, Rosebud, Vintage Milwaukee Postcards, Silver Screens, Arcadia, Entertainment in Early Milwaukee, Hintz, Images of America, Silver Screens

Travel & Visitors Guide - Dec. 1, 2006
Reading Milwaukee: the best books on Brew City
The local interest section in Milwaukee’s bookshops are not overflowing with titles, it’s true. But there are some good books that offer insights into our city and are essential reads for Milwaukeeans and also make great gifts for visitors, family and friends that have moved out of town and for yourself!
Tags: Gurda, Arcadia, Guequierre, Heritage Guidebook, Images of America, Widen, Silver Screens, Historical Society

Arts & Entertainment - Aug. 3, 2005
Mutza's book reels out proud history of fire department
"Milwaukee Fire Department," by former firefighter Wayne Mutza, tells the history of the organization through a 128-page photography timeline dating back to the 1800s when the department first formed as a volunteer group.
Tags: Mutza, MFD, fire department, Arcadia, Images of America, Hintz