Look around and it's not too difficult to imagine the Landmark as it was during its first century. You would likely have seen thirsty farmers, still dusty from the fields, enjoying a drink or two instead of the business travelers you see today.  The flight attendants at the corner table might be replaced by a family making a stop during their wagon ride from Racine to Milwaukee.  In its more than 150 years a community inn both the interior and the camaraderie of the Landmark 1850 Inn have remained pretty much the same...A welcoming place where friends gather. 

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The Landmark is the oldest and the last surviving structure associated with the German immigrant farming Hamlet known as New Coeln.  When the Landmark, formerly known as the New Coeln House, was built in 1850 it was the the most imposing structure for miles, a strong indication of its importance to the surrounding community.  Similar in function to the taverns in Europe, the Landmark was the village's central gathering place.  It was a place where news was shared, business conducted, mail collected, and celebrations held.  We are proud to continue many of those traditions.

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The Landmark 1850 Inn proudly holds the title of "Milwaukee's Oldest Bar" and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places due to its unique historical and architectural significance.  The Landmark represents a piece of Milwaukee history, as it stood witness to the growth and envelopment of the Hamlet of New Coeln.  Over the years, an endless stream of visitors has come to visit the Landmark from farther and farther away.  First on foot, and later by covered wagon, and finally by the automobile.  Today, General Mitchell International Airport brings a community of patrons to the Landmark from around the world as it continues its century and a half tradition of being a comfortable place to eat and drink with friends.