Newhall House Mass Grave

A grand, old hotel in Downtown Milwaukee, the Newhall House, caught fire in the early morning hours of Jan. 10, 1883. As flames raged at the intersection of Michigan and Broadway streets, at least 70 people died, including dozens who were burned beyond recognition. Approximately 64 unidentified bodies were later interred in a special mass grave at Forest Home Cemetery (2405 W. Forest Home Ave.), where a tall spire still stands in their memory.