The Original Milwaukee Ghost Walk - Third Ward
American Ghost Walks - Wisconsin
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Milwaukee's original haunted history walking tour introduces you to the unique heritage of the Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Third Ward, dubbed “The Bloody Third” in 1846, is a charming arts district today but conceals a violent gangster past. Once home to Milwaukee’s mafia operations and, before that, Irish gangsters, known as the Third Ward Cowboys, its streets have been touched by tragedy and the paranormal. Expect to learn more about paranormal happenings and ghost sightings at the Skylight Opera Theatre, the Italian Community Center, and MIAD, as well as many other lesser-known locations. Ghosts stories with Third Ward connections including supernatural encounters at the Hilton Garden Inn and the Pfister Hotel.
Departure Point
- Meet at the corner of St. Paul and Water Street
Return Details
- Meet at the corner of St. Paul and Water Street
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Milwaukee Public Market
400 N Water St, , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Meet on the corner St. Paul Avenue and Water Street for a history lesson they never taught you in school. Get glimpse of the scandalous 19th Century past of these streets when the area was nicknamed the Bloody Third.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 116 E Pleasant St
116 East Pleasant Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Built in 1910, this building originally housed the F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co. We keep the memory of a spectral little boy named Timmy alive. Over the years when the Institute of Beauty and Wellness occupied the building this wee ghost was blamed for many supernatural shenanigans.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Broadway Theatre Center
158 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
The lovable yet ostentatious Clair Richardson founded the Skylight Music Theatre 1959. Although he died in 1980 before he could see his dream fully realized, his cremated remains have resided inside, in the Cabot Theatre’s trap room, since 1993. Many believe his spirit has returned. As in life, Clair loves to make his presence known.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tied House Milwaukee
124 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
This building was once known as the Pabst Brewing Co. Saloon and Boarding House. Perhaps the unfortunate "boarding house" label, a term that was often a euphemism for houses of ill repute, has led to its current reputation as a former brothel and the legend of the unlucky lady of the night who haunts it
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 207 E Buffalo St
207 East Buffalo Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Gossip about a harrowing late night elevator ride turns out to have some basis in fact. Who was the vanishing man in dusty overalls who allegedly vexed a writer for Milwaukee’s famous weekly newspaper the Shepherd Express?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Italian Community Center, Inc.
631 East Chicago Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Legends
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Marshall Building
207 East Buffalo Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
An eerie encounter remains a mystery and adds to the intrigue surrounding The Marshall Building. The incident has left the employee and others wondering about the true nature of the apparition.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
273 East Erie Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Many eerie occurrences have left students and teachers wondering if the building is haunted. Despite the unsettling experiences, the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design continues to thrive as a center for creativity and learning.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Wicked Hop
345 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
The oldest building in The Third Ward contains one of its darkest ghost stories....
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Historical Marker 327: Sinking of the Lady Elgin
North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
The Lady Elgin Memorial Marker in Milwaukee commemorates the tragic sinking of the steamship Lady Elgin on September 8, 1860. The disaster, which occurred on Lake Michigan, resulted in the loss of over 300 lives, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in Great Lakes history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour Guide
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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