The Brodhead power plant after it was abandon. The building no longer exists. For more information see item #3208.
Clarence Covered Bridge, Clarence Wisconsin, Jacob TenEyck, Sugar River.
The Clarence Covered Bridge 2 miles southwest of Brodhead, Wisconsin. The bridge got its' name from a small village that was once a quarter mile to the east. The village was settled in 1841. Before a bridge was built Jacob TenEyck, the closest land owner had a raft that he used to ferrry people across the Sugar River. After a while a bridge was built but, it would wash out every spring when the floods came. The covered bridge was started in 1864. It was completed in 1866 - 67 at a cost of $4,000. It was 130' long and 16' wide. After a time the bridge was settling and a center piling was added. The bridge was enclosed and roofed after it was about two years old. For many years travelers used it for shelter from storms. In the late 1800's highwaymen hide in its' timbers to drop down and rob those passing by. In 1921 a concrete highway was being built from Brodhead to Monroe and a truck carrying heavy equipment tried to cross and broke through the bridge. It was repaired and served travelers well until 1931. As car and truck traffic increased it was deemed inadequate and it was destroyed and a new bridge built. It remains a large part of local history and is the subject of many photos and paintings. It is remembered even today as the City of Brodhead celebrates "Covered Bridge Days" each summer.
Brodhead High School Grand Opening, Steve McNeal, Dennis Schwartz, Doug Pinnow.
The Grand Opening of the new high school in Brodhead, Wisconsin. L - R Steve McNeal high school principal, Dennis Schwartz school board president, Doug Pinnow school board vice- president.
Knight Addition ground breaking, Brodhead Historical Society, Brodhead Depot Museum, Dolores Alsteen, Holly Everson, Dennis Schwartz, Jaine Winters, Wendy Heise, Sheryl Thorp, Shirley Liska, Jane Copus
The Board of Directors for the Brodhead Historical Society break ground for the new Knight Addition to the historical museum in Brodhead, Wisconsin. L-R Dolores Alsteen, Holly Everson, Vice President Dennis Schwartz, President Jaine Winters, Secretary Wendy Heise, Treasurer Sheryl Thorp, Shirley Liska, and Jane Copus.
Brodhead Community Cabin, Putnam Cabin, School District of Brodhead Arboretum, Jo Wagner, Bruce Wagner, Dennis Schwartz, Ted Odell, Mary Odell, Paul Roemer.
The dedication of The Brodhead Community Cabin at the School District of Brodhead Arboretum. The arboretum is located at the intersection of 25th Street and West 5th Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The cabin was the original Henry Clay Putnam Cabin located on the south shore of Decatur Lake in the Town of Decatur. Bruce and Jo Wagner donated the cabin from their property to the School District. It is used for environmental and educational classes. L-R Jo Wagner, Bruce Wagner, Dennis Schwartz - Brodhead Board of Education President, Ted Odell, Paul Roemer - educator and arboretum caretaker, and Mary Odell. The Odell's are descendants of Henry Clay Putnum.
Dedication of The Green County Courthouse
Green County Courthouse, Renaissance Exteriors, G. Stanley Mansfield, Dennis Schwartz, Jody Hoesly, Barb Krattiger, Joe Snow, Roger Trutmann.
In the fall of 2021 it was determined that the roof of the courthouse needed to be replaced. Since the courthouse is an historic building and wanting to keep it as close as possible to the original structure, Renaissance Historic Exteriors was brought in to do the work. This company only works on historic landmarks. When the roof repairs started significant damage to the structure of the building was found. The whole building was refurbished over a two year period, paying close attention to keeping the building original. The courthouse was built in 1891 in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. It was constructed of red brick and limestone. The architect was G. Stanley Mansfield. The photo is of the Green County supervisors on the property committee that oversaw the renovation. It was taken at the rededication ceremony. L-R; Dennis Schwartz, Jody Hoesly, Barb Krattiger, Joe Snow, and Roger Trutmann. The courthouse is the center of the square in Monroe Wisconsin.
Spectators watch as a balloon is inflated at Putnam North Side Park in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Brodhead Farm & Home, Gasser True Value Hardware, Ernie Webner.
The Brodhead Farm and Home Store, now Gasser True Value Hardware. The store is located on the corner of County Hwy. T and 23rd Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin. The store was built by former owner Ernie Webner.
First Brodhead Catholic Church. This was originally a school built in the 1850's. It was purchased and remodeled into the Catholic Church in 1867. The first Mass in Brodhead was held for the benefit of the railroad employees in 1857. This building was razed in 1941. The site was at 1005 West Second Avenue.
C. R. Childs Photography - Chicago Illinois
Black and White Postcard. Postmark on the card is June 4, 1912. It is addressed to Mrs. Will Berardt - Monroe Wisconsin.
The Jacob Marty Wholesale Cheese Company
Creamery, cold storage, Marty, building.
The Jacob Marty Wholesale Cheese Company building in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The building is still standing on the corner of 11th Street and West Third Avenue. In later years, circa 1960-1970s it was used for cold storage by Goldenrod Creamery. It was purchased in 1991 by Ernie Webner from Charlie McManus and used as the Farm and Home Store until 2002.
C. R. Childs Photography, Chicago, Illinois.
C. R. Childs Post Cards, Chicago, Illinois.
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Portrait of a young Frank Lucas of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Road train depot in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Road train depot in Brodhead, Wsconsin with worker's cars parked in front.
Frank and Otto Lentz strike a formal pose.
The Brodhead, Wisconsin Fire Department in 1912. Front row, left to right; Rex Bucklin, Jake Losey, Bert Pierce, A. N. Lawton, Fred Warren, Lou Blake. Second row; Andrew Douglas, Merritt Emery, Chas. Fuller, L. E Ward, Elmer Dedrick, Chas. Atkinson, Oscar Hyatt. Third row; Geo. Marshall, Jake Pfisterer, Gurnie Hayes, Marion Condon, Frank Schrader, Wm. Day. Fourth row; Peter Burns, Nels McCready, B. Engen, Wm. Lawver, Russ Hartman, Oliver Woodling, John Moar, Harley Dedrick. Back row; Fred Marty, Val Hopkins, Jim Mckenzie, Mort Bartlett, Mike Broderick, Mont Hopkins, Frank Dedrick, Wm.Breyvogel.
Dr. John Logan Fleek, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Family doctor for A.N. Lawton family.
Edward H. Brodhead, chief engineer for the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad, promised to donate a bell to the first church built in the new town if the town were named after him. The Methodist Episcopal Church was the first to complete a church building in the fall 1858. Mr. Brodhead presented a bell weighing 795 pounds and costing $400 to the Methodists.In 1969 the Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist Churches merged and came together in the EUB building. When the old Methodist Church building was sold the bell was removed and put into storage. In 1975 the bell was moved to the United Methodist Church front lawn at 501 First Center Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin. It was rededicated on October 12, 1975. Pictured in front of the bell are Ann L. Schwartz holding Kristen A. Schwartz.
United Methodist Church Young Adult Fellowship
Brodhead United Methodist Church young adult fellowship on a walk along the Race to the Decatur dam. Front row from left: Bob Woelky, Joyce Woelky (Steiner), Zane Dennick-Ream. Back row from left: Ken Petersen, Marcia Petersen, Gene Prudhon, Carol Prudhon, Robin Dennick, Debbie Dennick-Ream, Ann Schwartz. This photo was taken near Brodhead, Wisconsin in October 1979.
The First Brigade Band marches in South Side Park in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Notice Art's Texaco station in the background.
The First Brigade Band plays at the band stand in South Side Park at Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Tornado damaged barn on the Ralph Schwartz farn in Decatur Township, one mile west of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The First Brigade Band marches in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Live nativity in the lawn of the old Congregational UCC church in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
pony express united methodist church schaver
Cal Schaver dressed as a Pony Express Rider as part of a stewardship campaign at the Brodhead, Wisconsin United Methodist Church.
Ladies in period custome with the First Brigade Band in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Live nativity in the lawn of the old Congregational UCC church in Brodhead, Wisconsin
Woman in period dress with the First Brigade Band in South Side Park, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The sanctuary of the United Methodist Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin decorated for Christmas.
The Brodhead, Wisconsin Junior High School band marches in the Fourth of July Parade. Jennifer Carson is in the foreground, Steve Share at right.
fireman's auxiliary parade lentz shrier people
The Fireman's Auxiliary march in the Fourth of July Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. At left is Nancy Lentz, at right is Phyllis Shrier.
In celebration of the 125th anniversary of Brodhead, Wisconsin, a large birthday cake was served at Putnum Park. Kristen Schwartz at left and Aaron Schwartz enjoy a slice of birthday cake.
Steve Benton long time staff member of the high school in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Civics, Driver's Ed., and Guidance Counselor.
The high school band marches in the Fourth of July parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. In the row nearest the camera is Jeff Olson, Lynette Douglas, Susan Walker, Kelly Schwartzlow and Kelli Cowan.
Brodhead United Methodist Church Fellowship
brodhead united methodist church people
Members of the United Methodist Church enjoy a picnic in Putnum Park at Brodhead, Wisconsin. From left: Gene Prudhon, Pastor Bob Kuhn, Jerry Earleywine, John Dennick-Ream, Debbie Dennick-Ream, Nita and John Carson.
A team of horses and bobsled tied behind the Harris House in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The back of the Emma Leaderman home at 801 East Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The front of the Emma Leaderman home at 801 East Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Ann Schwartz with a peace sign made of snow at 801 East Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Bobby Kennedy grave site in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA.
John F. Kennedy grave site in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
Brodhead, Wisconsin High School staff member George Bull at Gettysburg, PA.
Tom Riese of Brodhead, Wisconsin at Gettysburg Battlefield in Gettysburg, PA.
Bob Keen, longtime Brodhead, Wisconsin High School staff member. Vocational Agriculture, Biology, and FFA Advisor. Shown here on trip to National FFA Convention at Kansas City, MO.
"Charcoal Burner" 1957 Chevolet drag race car owned by Carl Schultz, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
"Charcoal Burner" 1957 Chevolet drag race car owned by Carl Schultz at right in photo, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Madison Zor Shrine mopeds take part in the Dairy Day Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note in the background the Gambles store, Schwake Drug store, Flynns Bar, and at the far right Dedrick Hardware.
Part of the Dairy Day Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note the Coast to Coast Hardware store in the background.
Part of the 1966 Dairy Day Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Grand opening at the depot museum in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note the FS building in the background.
Kristen and Aaron Schwartz sit on the Chicago Madison and Northern diesel #202 at the grand opening of the Depot Museum in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The new Brodhead water tower under construction at Brodhead, Wisconsin. Aaron Schwartz is in the foreground.
historic church bell, bell, Brodhead United Methodist Church, Edward H. Brodhead.
This bell was presented by Edward H. Brodhead, chief engineer of the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad, to the Methodist Episcopal Church. He had promised to donate a bell to the first organized church to erect a church building in the new community, provided that the town be named for him. The Methodist Church building was the first completed in the fall of 1858. The bell hung in the church tower, at 1004 Thirteenth Street, until the merger of the Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren churches in 1969. When the Methodist church building was sold the bell was removed and put into storage. In the fall of 1975 the bell was rededicated on this site. The bell weighs 795 pounds and cost Mr. Brodhead $400. The bell can be seen in front of the Brodhead United Methodist Church at 501 First Center Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The remains of the old Murray Rural School. A one room school at the west intersection of Golf Course Road and County Road E at Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Knight Manufacturing, Kuhn North America, Stanly Knight, Laurie Haberman, Steve Haberman, Tim Osterhaus, Kathy Earleywine, Steve Earleywine, Mary Joan Rebout, Doug Rebout, Natalia Rebout, Christine Rebout, Pete Cline, Nick Jacobson, Gene Engen, Doug Pinnow, Jaine Winters, Jim Huffman, Ray Walmer
The Brodhead Historical Society was able to acquire several pieces of original Knight farm equipment, and restore them for display in front of the Knight Edition of the museum. The restoration reveal was held on May 25, 2024. The equipment displayed were a unloader box, munure spreader, and a nitrogen applicator. The people who worked on this project were present. Knight Manufacturing was founded by Stanly Knight and is now Kuhn North America. The people in the photo are L-R Laurie Haberman, Steve Haberman, Tim Osterhaus, Kathy Earleywine, Steve Earleywine, Mary Joan Rebout, Doug Rebout, Natalia Rebout, Christine Rebout, Pete Cline, Nick Jacobson, Gene Engen, Doug Pinnow, Jaine Winters, Jim Huffman, and Ray Walmer. The wagon box is on loan from the Rebout Farms who purchased it new.
Knight Manufacturing, Kuhn North America, Rebout Family Farms
Restored Knight wagon box on display. This piece of equipment is on loan from the Rebout Family Farms. For more information see jpg # 3078.
Knight Equipment, Rebout Family Farms, Doug Rebout, Natalia Rebout, Mary Joan Rebout, Christine Rebout
Knight wagon box at the Knight equipment reveal. L-R Natalia Rebout, Doug Rebout. Mary Joan Rebout, and Christine Rebout. The Rebout Family Farms have loaned this piece of equipment to the museum. For more information see jpg #3078.
Jaine Winters at Knight Equipment Reveal
Knight equipment reveal, Jaine Winters, Gene Engen, Jim Huffman
Jaine Winters, President of the Brodhead Historical Society, at the Knight equipment reveal. In the background at left is Gene Engen and Jim Huffman at right. For more information see jpg #3078.
The Prien one room rural school at N 3648 Prien Road. The building still stands northeast of Monroe, Wisconsin in the Town of Sylvester.
The Prien one room rural school located at N 3648 Prien Road northeast of Monroe, Wisconsin. The building still stands and is located in the Town of Sylvester.
Knight Manure Spreader, Knight Equipment Reveal, Janie Winters
The restored Knight Manure Spreader on the day of the Knight Reveal. Pictured is Brodhead Historical Society President, Janie Winters. For more information see Knight Equipment Reveal #3078.
Knight People Hauler, George Crooks, Doug Rebout, Natalia Rebout.
A Knight wagon box converted into a people hauler. This photo was taken at the Knight Equipment Reveal held by the Brodhead Historical Society. At left is Goerge Crooks. Doug Rebout is in the red jacket. Girl in the white sweater is Natalia Rebout. For most information on the Knight Equipment Reveal see # 3078.
Vintage Knight nitrogen applicator that was refurbished for the Depot Museum. For more information on the Knight Equipment reveal see # 3078.
Vintage Knight Unloader Box on loan to the Brodhead, Wisconsin Depot Museum. The restoration of one of the first of it's kind was completed under the leadership of Jim Huffman, pictured here. For more information on the Knight Equipment Reveal see # 3078.
Vintage Knight Unloader Box on loan to the Brodhead, Wisconsin Historical Society. The box was completely restored by volunteers. To see more information on the Knight Equipment Reveal see # 3078.
Brodhead Historical Society 50th Anniversary
Jaine Winters, Brodhead Historical Society.
The Brodhead Historical Society was founded in 1975. The society celebrated its' 50th anniversary at a regular monthly meeting in the summer of 2025. Those in attendance were encouraged to dress in 1970's attire. The photo is of society President, Jaine Winters, leading the meeting.
Ann Schwartz, Brodhead Historical Society
The Brodhead Historical Society celebrated it's 50th anniversary in the summer of 2025. The attendees were encouraged to dress in 1970s attire. The photo is of Ann Schwartz, society treasurer.
Brodhead Historical Society, Frank Gombar, Carol Gombar, Clinton Bailey, Polly Weeden, John Bernstein
Some of the founders of the Brodhead Historical Society at the 50th anniversary celebration. L-R Frank Gombar, Carol Gombar, Clinton Bailey, and Polly Weeden. In back John Bernstein.
Brodhead Historical Society 50th Anniversary Celebration
Brodhead Historical Society, Clinton Bailey, Polly Weeden, Ann Schwartz, Wendy Heise, Jonathon Heise, Holly Everson, Krista Searls, Janie Winters, Paul Roamer, Paris Trumbower.
The Brodhead Historical Society celebrated it's 50th anniversary at a regular meeting in the summer of 2025. Since the society was founded in the 1970's attendees were encouraged to wear 70's attire. L-R Clinton Bailey, Polly Weeden, Ann Schwartz, Wendy Heise, Jonathon Heise, Holly Everson, Krista Searls, Janie Winters, Paul Roamer, and Paris Trumbower.
Ida Wilke (Milks). Photo by Dobler, Beloit, Kansas.
A group of men bowling at an old bowling alley on Exchange Square, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
A Christmas play about Jesus and the kings.
Covered Bridge Replica Brodhead Wisconsin
The covered bridge replica ceremony on the Sugar River State Trail, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Angeline Lucina Hullurt and her sister Grace's Children. Faye, the oldest, Mayzelle, Gordon. Family name, Racine. Postcard by E.D. Frautschy, Albany, Wisconsin.
Main Street on Market Day in Monticello, Wisconsin.
Before and after photos of a tornado at the George Meythaler Farm near Hanover, Wisconsin.
17 year-old Tom Weeden shortly after his first solo flight in 1974 at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport. The airplane is a 1947 Aeronca Champ.
Frank Gombar of Brodhead with his 1946 Ercoupe 415-C at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport.
Don and Robin Wichelt and their 1039 Waco RNF biplane at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport in the mid-1970\'s.
Jerry Edgar of Brodhead poses with his 1961 Piper PA-28-160 Cherokee at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport.
Fritz, Phyllis and a young Ann Badertscher with their 1947 Aeronca Champ at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport.
Frank and Carol Gombar pose with their 1946 Ercoupe 415-C at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport.
Jim Green of rural Brodhead, Wisconsin with his 1939 Aeronca Chief at the Brodhead Airport. The airplane is equipped with skis in this winter scene.
Bob Earleywine with his 1946 Aeronca 11AC Chief, ca. 1975 at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport.
Aerial shot of the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport looking east. Taken during the first annual spring fly-in, 1976
Clarence Covered Bridge over Sugar River
Clarence Covered Bridge on Route 20, near Bluff View Park west of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Road Locomotive at Rockford, Illinois.
Locomotive number 1186 at an unknown location. This is a Ten Wheeler type with a 4-6-0 wheel arrangement. Its number indicates this picture was taken after the 1938 renumbering of the Milwaukee\'s lcomotives. These were light engines and could travel on the light weight rail found on many branch lines. It was a good general purpose engine used in both freight and passenger service.
Milwaukee Road locomotive number 31 at an unknown location. This is an Atlantic type engine with a 4-4-2 wheel arrangement used primarily in passenger service. Its number indicates the photo was taken after the 1938 renumbering of Milwaukee Road locomotives.
railroad locomotive steam train new glarus
Locomotive number 2361 rests at the New Glarus, Wisconsin depot. This locomotive was of the 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler wheel arrangement used in both freight and passenger service. Its number indicates the photo was taken prior to the 1938 renumbering of Milwaukee Road locomotives.
CMStP&P Locomotive 2259 at Monroe, Wisconsin.
CMStP&P locomotive number 1056 at Monroe, Wisconsin.