Bay View Company Town History Walking Tour
Trace Bay View’s iron-industry roots through historic neighborhood streets
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Duration
2 hours
Includes
Walking tour, audio headsets
Highlights
Explore the stories behind Wisconsin’s first company town and the people who shaped it. Discover how Bay View grew from an iron company settlement into a Milwaukee neighborhood.
- Explore homes built for iron mill laborers and managers
- Discover the development of the Milwaukee Iron Company mill and town
- Visit community landmarks including the Beulah Brinton House and Pryor Avenue Iron Well
- Learn about Welsh, English, and Italian families who made Bay View home
- Use available audio headsets
Itinerary
- Tour begins at Historical Marker 275, Corner of S. Superior St. & E. Russell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
- Follow a 1.9 mile walking route in the Bay View neighborhood
- Tour end where it began
What's Included
- Audio headsets
Important details
- Arrive 10–20 minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in
- Requires walking or using a mobility device for the full tour
- Expect a credit card processing fee not included in the listed price
- Prepare for a rain-or-shine tour; severe weather may lead to cancellation
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available within 48 hours of booking. Tickets are non-refundable after that. Refund available if the tour is canceled by Historic Milwaukee.
Product ID: FB6JHN
FAQs
The Bay View History Tour runs rain or shine. Severe weather may lead to cancellation.
The tour requires walking or using a mobility device for its full duration.
Service dogs are welcome. Leave pets at home.
Meeting details
Historical Marker 275, Corner of S. Superior St. & E. Russell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
Experience provided by Historic Milwaukee
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