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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.
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
03
Nov
Historic Frisby-Wagner House in West Bend, Wisconsin of The Tower Heritage Center

Restoring the Frisby-Wagner House (Our To-Do List)

Since our organization acquired the Frisby-Wagner House in 2023 (you know the one… cream-city brick exterior, sits distinctively
3 min read
03
Nov
The Tower Heritage Center image of historic house in Washington County, Wisconsin

Painting Your Historic House? Answer These Questions First.

There's nothing like a fresh coat of paint. Paint often seems to be the easiest part of updating
4 min read
22
Oct
Methods for storing old photos like sleeves and board boxes

3 Trusted Methods for Storing Your Old Photos

Snap! The camera shutter closes, and the scene freezes in a single picture. Photos memorialize significant milestones in our lives.
2 min read