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Cleaning Snow Blocked Highway in Early Washington County near West Bend, Wisconsin

3 Snowy Winter Stories From Early Washington County

01. ‘That Time the Mailman Replaced His Wheels With Skis’  Pictured is Bill Duehning, a rural… More

Dairy Production in Early Washington County Richfield Cow Testing Association in Richfield, Wisconsin

Dairy Production in Early Washington County

In early Washington County, dairy was considered the greatest agricultural resource, and fittingly, Wisconsin was the… More

Photo Storage Historic Barn Photograph

Three Trusted Methods For Storing Photos

Snap! The camera shutter closes, and the scene freezes in a single picture. Photos memorialize significant… More

Cream City Brick Myths Jailhouse West Bend Wisconsin 1886

2 Cream City Brick Myths That Every Historic Building Owner Needs to Know

If you think that Cream City bricks were made only in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, then we’ve got… More

The Tower Heritage Center

Located in West Bend, Wisconsin, we are the home of the Washington County Historical Society, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the rich history of our county and provide meaningful experiences and education for all.

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the Tower Heritage Center

320 S 5th Ave
West Bend WI, 53095
(262) 335-4678

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Thursday & Friday 11 am – 5 pm
Saturday 9 am – 3 pm

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