Day Drink In - The People and the Place of 312 W. Plainfield Avenue
Nearly a century of taverns, tailor shops, and neighbors at 312 W. Plainfield — the story of the building now known as the Day Drink Inn.
Pics of the Gardens then and now!
See how far the community garden has come — photos of the first beds built in 2011 alongside volunteers raising new beds in 2025.
Bid Now on "The Boat That (Briefly) Made Milwaukee
Milwaukee's famous stranded boat "Deep Thought" — a.k.a. The Minnow — ended up in the Garden District, and the county auction is on.
The Garden District is Grateful for Our Community Support!
A Cousins Subs fundraiser night and a plant sale at Maverick's — thank you to the neighbors and businesses who showed up for GDNA.
The Airway Theatre
Before U.S. Bank stood at 4001 S. Howell, the Airway Theatre — Milwaukee's last movie palace — lit up the Garden District.
Menomonee Valley Community Garden
Grow your own food at the Urban Ecology Center's Menomonee Valley Community Garden — reserve a garden bed today.
Milwaukee's Garden District Among the Winners at 2024 Mayor's Design Awards
GDNA's community garden and gazebo earned a 2024 Mayor's Design Award — see who else in the Garden District was honored.
Wioletta's Polish Market at 3955 S. Howell Avenue
From Tippecanoe True Value hardware to Wioletta's Polish Market — the 80-year story of 3955 S. Howell Avenue.
Tower Chicken
A Garden District institution since 1948 — the family story behind Tower Chicken, its Polish specialties, and the Thanksgiving turkey line.
"Witkowski Way" in Milwaukee's Garden District
A new street sign honors Alderman Terry Witkowski, whose "Witkowski Way" built Milwaukee's Garden District.
Vegetable Artwork Placed in the Gardens
Reagan High School art students painted wooden vegetables and flowers now brightening the gardens — with more to come.
Simon's Gardens
A restored sign honors Bryan and Mark Simon, whose years of donated work built the gardens, farmers market, and Green Corridor.

