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
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
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
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,
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
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