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Nov
Vivian's Big Cedar Lake Resort in West Bend, Wisconsin

5 Essential Businesses of Historic Big Cedar Lake

Sitting at 4 miles long and covering 937 acres, Big Cedar Lake is the largest lake in Washington County. In
5 min read
18
Nov
Leather making history in Washington County, Wisconsin

Inside the Historic Craft of Leather Making & Amity Leather Company

Did you know?… Leather making is one of mankind’s earliest crafts. The artistry of leather in West Bend is
6 min read
11
Nov
The Spirit of the American Doughboy Statue in West Bend, Wisconsin as a part of Washington County's Veterans' Plaza

7 Hidden Stories Behind Washington County’s Doughboy Statue

Walking down towards the intersection of Poplar and 5th Avenue stands a brass statue of a WWI doughboy. For almost
6 min read
11
Nov
The Veteran's Plaza at the dedication ceremony in West Bend, Wisconsin in 1927

Building the Washington County Veterans’ Plaza

If you look out the northeastern-facing windows in the courtroom of the 1889 Courthouse, you’ll see a statue. Several,
5 min read
03
Nov
Volunteers Uncover History Behind Modern Updates in Historic House

Volunteers Uncover History Behind Modern Updates in Historic House

In with the old… out with the new. Everyone loves the feeling of uncovering history with their own hands. Recently,
5 min read
03
Nov
Hallway of the historic Schwartz Family House in Hartford, Wisconsin

Uncovering Secrets in Historic Homes: Hartford's Schwartz Family House

Did you know we have our very own architectural and historic building conservator at The Tower Heritage Center? In his
4 min read