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Preserving Washington County's Historic Places & Cultural Heritage

Featured Stories

24
Nov
Historic West Bend Theater - The Bend

The History of The Bend Theater: West Bend’s Art Deco Movie Palace

In the center of West Bend's historic downtown stands one of the city's most iconic landmarks
6 min read
24
Nov
Richfield Cow Testing Association in Washington County, Wisconsin

How Washington County Helped Build Wisconsin’s Dairy Legacy

In early Washington County, dairy was considered the greatest agricultural resource, and fittingly, Wisconsin was the greatest producer of dairy
5 min read
20
Nov
A Walk Down Main Street of Historic Schleisingerville

A Walk Down Main Street of Historic Schleisingerville

More than a century ago, the village of Schleisingerville was a quaint and charming community of artisans, craftsmen, farmers, and
4 min read
20
Nov
Kewaskum’s Historic Main Street in 7 Photos

Kewaskum’s Historic Main Street in 7 Photos

Over a century ago, Washington County’s early settlers came to Kewaskum to sell farm goods, stock up on supplies,
3 min read
20
Nov
Kissel Kar Company in Hartford, Wisconsin

Remembering The Kissel Car Company: The Rise of Wisconsin’s Early Automaker

Washington County was home to the highly innovative and reputable Kissel Car Company, originally spelled ‘Kissel Kar’ for the Kissel
4 min read
19
Nov
Historic West Bend Brewing Company Building in West Bend, Wisconsin

A Little Deja-Brew; The History of the West Bend Brewing Company

While demolition of the West Bend Brewery has left local history enthusiasts more salty than malty, especially since it is
7 min read

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