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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
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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
19
Nov
Historic Bakery in Slinger, Wisconsin

Things You “Dough-nut” Know About the Old Slinger Bakery

There’s nothing like biting into a freshly glazed doughnut on a Saturday morning or slathering a slice of scratch-made
3 min read
19
Nov
Victorian house painters

Victorian Painter’s Tools & Techniques: Color Schemes, Brushes, and Pigments Explained

Victorian-era painters relied on unique tools, pigments, and color systems that continue to influence historic home preservation today. Understanding these
3 min read
19
Nov
Historic Washington House of West Bend: The Everlasting Gathering Place

Historic Washington House of West Bend: The Everlasting Gathering Place

The Historic Washington House in West Bend, Wisconsin, is one of the city’s oldest surviving business buildings. Built in
3 min read
18
Nov
Touring the 1886 Jailhouse in West Bend, Wisconsin with The Tower Heritage Center

Have You Seen These 6 Hidden, Historic Details in Wisconsin’s 1886 Jailhouse?

The 1886 Jailhouse is one of the region’s most famous historic buildings. And it’s no wonder why: with
3 min read