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Posted In: Historic Building Preservation, Historic Landmarks, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Washington County HistoryEarly Success, Saving Frisby House’s Critical Historic Feature
Who knew that historic glass reflects light differently than modern glass? Or that the… More
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Posted In: Historic Building Preservation, Historic Landmarks, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Washington County HistoryUncovering Secrets in Historic Homes; Hartford’s Schwartz Family House
With Events & Outreach Coordinator, Bella Bussey Did you know we have our very… More
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Restoring the 1865 Frisby House (Our To-Do List)
With Architectural Conservator, Steve Stuckey Since our organization acquired the Frisby House in 2023… More
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Painting Your Historic House? Answer These Questions First.
With Architectural Conservationist, Jenna Stilwell Paint can seem like the easiest update to an… More
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Posted In: 1889 Courthouse, Historic Building Preservation, Historic Landmarks, Washington County History1889 Courthouse – Learn Your Landmarks
Did you know: the 1889 Courthouse is the second tallest building in Washington County?!… More
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Posted In: 1886 Jailhouse, Historic Building Preservation, Historic Landmarks, Washington County Historical Society Archives1886 Jailhouse – Learn Your Landmarks
Built to be escape-proof – but was it? The most unique item in The… More
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Posted In: Historic Landmarks, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About ‘The Spirit of the American Doughboy’
Walking down towards the intersection of Poplar and 5th Avenue stands a brass statue… More
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Posted In: Historic Landmarks, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County HistoryStars and Stripes: 7 Historic Images of the American Flag in Washington County
Throughout history, the American flag has been flown as a declaration of pride in… More
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Posted In: Historic Landmarks, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County HistoryFrom Iron Road to State Trail; Exploring the History of the Eisenbahn
Picture this: You’re biking along the Eisenbahn State Trail on a cool summer’s night…. More
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Posted In: Historic Landmarks, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County HistoryBuilding the Washington County Veterans’ Plaza
If you look out the northeastern-facing windows in the courtroom of the 1889 Courthouse… More
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Posted In: Historic Landmarks, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County HistoryFrom Hooks and Ladders to Engines and Bells
Composed of 60 paid-on-call volunteers, the Hartford Fire and Rescue Department responds and provides… More
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Posted In: Historic Landmarks, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County HistoryA Walk Down Main Street of Historic Kewaskum
Welcome to Kewaskum, the small town in Washington County known as the gateway to… More
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Posted In: Historic Building Preservation, Historic Landmarks, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History3 Ways to Fund Preservation of Your Historic Home
**(Please note: The Tower Heritage Center’s Rural Homestead and Small Town Preservation Grant Program… More
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Posted In: Historic Landmarks, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County HistoryThe Enger-Kress Pocketbook Co.
One of the most prominent early industries of Washington County, The Enger-Kress Pocketbook Company,… More
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Posted In: Historic Landmarks, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County HistoryA Walk Down Main Street of Historic Schleisingerville
More than a century ago, the village of Schleisingerville was a quaint and charming… More
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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… More