<p> For More Information, Contact: Petra Theurich, German Fest, (414) 464-9444 For Immediate Release – June 26, 2014 German Fest Milwaukee Inc. has collaborated with Historic Milwaukee Inc. to offer a German Heritage Tour. </p><p>Walking down Old World Third Street today you are not likely to see many German shops advertising “English Spoken Here” as a special or unique service; but as early as 1848, Germans represented 1/3 of the entire population in Milwaukee and this section of the city was the life’s blood of German immigrants. This tour showcases buildings that represent German-American business, education, faith, politics, entertainment, and publishing. Join our experienced tour guides and learn about Milwaukee’s most notable German biermeisters, tanners, artists, butchers, bakers, merchants, publishers, masons, architects and clergymen. This tour celebrates Milwaukee’s German heritage and recognizes the German community as having one of the greatest cultural impacts on our city. This 1.5 hour walking tour travels down Old World Third Street and through downtown Milwaukee. Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to walk entire length of the tour. Highlights of the tour include: Turner Hall, Maders, Pritzlaff Building, Usingers, Second Ward Bank (Milwaukee County Historical Society), Germania Building, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Pabst Theater, City Hall, Old Saint Mary’s Church, German- English Academy and the Blatz Brewery Complex. Tours held Saturday (July 26) and Sunday (July 27) Depart German Fest Southgate Entrance via school bus to Turner Hall 9:45 AM Tour begins in front of Turner Hall 10:00 AM Tour ends in front of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 11:30 AM</p><p>Return to German Fest Southgate Entrance via school bus 11:45 AM Gates open to German Fest 12:00 PM</p><p>Tickets available for $15 (includes admission to German Fest) Historic Milwaukee, Inc. or Table outside Southgate Christianna Niemiec. Program Manager Mitchell Building, 207 E. Michigan Street, Ste. 406 Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-277-7795</p>