![]() We'll see the snow intensity continue or pick up a little bit as a front comes through (on Thursday)," said Andy Boxell, senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Blowing and drifting snow was expected to impact travel through Saturday, and bitter cold was expected to move in Thursday through Sunday morning, with wind chill values between 15 and 25 below zero, and maybe even lower. The Milwaukee/Sullivan branch of the NWS said it anticipated very strong winds Thursday night through Friday night (gusts up to 45-55 miles per hour), with winds strong enough to damage tree limbs and cause sporadic power outages. How to keep safe if you have to drive, travel in Wisconsin during a winter storm Wind gusts forecast to top 55 mph Thursday and Friday in southeast Wisconsin, could result in power outages Area residents and officials are bracing for potential blizzard-like conditions heading into the weekend. ![]() Saved from the bulldozer in 1978, the Pabst Mansion has undergone an extensive restoration aided by historic photos and original furniture.Watch Video: Five safety tips to know about cleaning up after a snowstormĪ winter storm warning for Milwaukee County and its surrounding areas took effect 9 a.m. Costing a little more than $254,000 (in 1892 dollars) to construct, the elaborate mansion boasts 37 rooms, 14 fireplaces and more than a dozen bathrooms. Built in 1892, the home became the center of cultured society in Milwaukee. Pabst Mansion – the former home of captain Frederick and Maria Pabst (a beer baron of Milwaukee) – was just one of a few dozen lavish estates that lined what was then Grand Avenue (so named for its wealthy residents and their impressive homes). Note: The wings won't open if it is raining or windy. In addition to the building, visitors enjoyed the art collection. Most recent visitors gushed over the complex's architecture, from its wings to the all-white Windover Hall to the view of the lake. In fact, some reported visiting several times. Additionally, find works from 15th- to 20th-century European artists, as well as 17th- to 20th-century American artists.Īccording to past visitors, seeing the Quadracci Pavilion's wings (the Burke Brise Soleil) open is a highlight. The MAM boasts one of the largest Georgia O'Keeffe collections in the world (she was a Wisconsin native). Within the 341,000-square-foot complex, the museum spans four floors with a collection that includes 30,000 works of art. With its gleaming white exterior, Windover Hall opens to a 90-foot vaulted glass ceiling under the cantilevered wings of the Burke Brise Soleil – a moveable, wing-like sunscreen. The complex also includes the War Memorial Center by Eero Saarinen, designer of the Gateway Arch. This art museum (known as MAM), is a showstopper thanks to its dramatic design. An audio guide is also available for an additional $5. For the ultimate experience, the $125 "VIP Tour" is a two-hour guided tour through the museum and the vault, and includes a chat with a curator or archivist. Options range from the hourlong "Spotlight Tour" (which costs an additional $15 per person) to the 90-minute "Beyond the Gate Tour," which costs an extra $40 per person and includes a visit to the Motorcycle Vault. There are also display walls dedicated to the brand's engines and tanks.įor those interested in the nitty-gritty of Harley bikes and history, consider a guided tour. Among the artifacts on display are a recovered motorcycle from the 2011 Japanese tsunami and a gallery that features famous custom bikes created for the likes of Elvis Presley and stunt rider Alfonso Sotomayor Canales. Spread across 20 acres of prime Milwaukee riverfront, the Harley-Davidson Museum continuously wows travelers with its permanent exhibits and rotating special exhibits that tell the story of the company's people, products, culture and history. Whether you're a die-hard biker or someone who just happens to be in the area, this is the destination for a visual history of the iconic American brand.
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