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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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,
