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Posted In: Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Washington County Landmarks, Wisconsin 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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The Heritage Connection – Episode 8: Teen Academy Miniseries – Day 1 / Museums and Research
Meet the three talented participants of our inaugural Teen Academy and hear their take… More
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Posted In: Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Washington County Landmarks, Wisconsin 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: Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Washington County Landmarks, Wisconsin 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: Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Washington County Landmarks, Wisconsin 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: Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Washington County Landmarks, Wisconsin 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: Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Washington County Landmarks, Wisconsin 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: Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Washington County Landmarks, Wisconsin HistoryRemembering The Kissel Car Company
Washington County was home to the highly innovative and reputable Kissel Car Company, originally… More
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Posted In: Historic Newspapers, Historic Preservation, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Washington County Landmarks, Wisconsin 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 Newspapers, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Washington County Landmarks, Wisconsin 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: Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Washington County Landmarks, Wisconsin 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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Posted In: Historic Newspapers, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Washington County Landmarks, Wisconsin HistoryThe Beginnings of the Press in Washington County
Today, it has seldom been easier to find out what is going on in… More
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Posted In: Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Wisconsin History3 Snowy Winter Stories From Early Washington County
01. ‘That Time the Mailman Replaced His Wheels With Skis’ Pictured is Bill Duehning,… More
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Posted In: Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History, Wisconsin HistoryDairy Production in Early Washington County
In early Washington County, dairy was considered the greatest agricultural resource, and fittingly, Wisconsin… More
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Three Trusted Methods For Storing Photos
Snap! The camera shutter closes, and the scene freezes in a single picture. Photos… More