John & Dolly Gardner & three grown children, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
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John Macomber with Royal Underslung Car "Old Billie" in Brodhead, Wisconsin - one of the first cars in Brodhead. The house in the background is owned by Dr. Miller of Brodhead. Note on the picture indicates this pictures was taken in 1912.
The John Young home (center) at 1305 First Center Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The old Jordan Prairie Cheese Factory in the Town of Decatur, on the corner of County FF and Hein Road. The building is now a home and is northwest of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The old Jordan Prairie Cheese Factory on the corner of County FF and Hein Road. The building is now a home and is in the Town of Decatur, northwest of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Josephine Hooker (b. 9/24/1854 d. 11/21/1939) & Katie Hooker Hyatt (b. 6/9/1876 d. 1/14/1966) at their family home in Spring Grove township near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The Joyce Condon home at 1002 West Second Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
A steam locomotive pulling a passenger train approaches the Juda, Wisconsin depot.
The Brodhead, Wisconsin Junior High School band marches in the Fourth of July Parade. Jennifer Carson is in the foreground, Steve Share at right.
A group of people and wagons near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Justa Dairy Farm, Fred & Werner Gerber, south of Juda, Wisconsin.
The Justus Bowen Peppers house at 1001 Fourth Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
K.K. Hellerud, Brodhead, Wisconsin merchant, still delivers groceries on his bicycle which has seen constant service since 1899.
The old Keen Cheese Factory at W 2435 Greenbush Road in the Town of Decatur. The building is now a home and is west of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Dr. William Fitzjohn was an ambassador from Sierra Leone. In the early 1960's while traveling in this country he was refused service at a Howard Johnsons resturant because of racial segregation. It caused an international incident.This is a slide of a picture of Dr. Fitzjohn and President Kennedy meeting in the oval office.
Kids relaxing in the bandstand at Southside Park in Brodhead, Wisconsin. This is now called Veteran's Park.
Kids playing basketball in Putnam Park, Brodhead Wisconsin. The city swimming pool is in the background.
The Kimberley house at 1407 East Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
A kitchen display inside the Depot Museum, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The Kitchen house at 807 West Second Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The Kneubuehl house at 605 West Second Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
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.
A truck load of equipment is ready to depart Knight Manufacturing in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Date and driver unknown.
Newly constructed farm machinery outside Knight Manufacturing at Brodhead, Wisconsin.
knight manufacturing farm equipment don gibson
Truck loaded with new farm equipment made at Knight Manufacturing at Brodhead, Wisconsin. The man in the photo is Don Gibson.
Knight Manufacturing Building Construction
Knight Manufacturing industrial building construction
Knight Manufacturing building under construction. Knight Mfg. is the maker of farm equipment and was founded by Stan Knight. It later became Kuhn Knight and then Kuhn North America. It is located in Brodhead Wisconsin.
Knight Manufacturing Building Construction 2
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.
Vintage Knight nitrogen applicator that was refurbished for the Depot Museum. For more information on the Knight Equipment reveal see # 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.
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.
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.
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.
Some of the machinery held at Knudson's Implement in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The Kraft Food Company of Brodhead, Wisconsin. W 3rd Avenue and 11th Street.
The former Krause Cheese Factory building, Attica, Wisconsin.
The old Krause Cheese Factory at N 4247 Park Road in the Town of Decatur. The building is now a home and is northwest of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Kurt Markham poses with the buck he shot during deer season, 1969 or 1970.
carriage factory, L. C. Bartlet, Eugene Bartlett, Charlie Bartlett, Willie Bartlett, B. F. Crosby, Harry Hill, Al Ringling.
The L.C. Bartlet Carriage Factory at 1012 West Third Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The man in the photo is not identified. The building has been kept in good repair and still exists. It was built in 1881 - 82 by M. Wall. L. C. Bartlett and Sons built carriages, wagons, sleighs, and cutters. The sons were Eugene, Charlie, and Willie. This building is wood frame with matched lumber inside and out, and veneered with brick. The lower floor was the workshop and the second floor was used for the paint trimming of the finished product. Willie Bartlett was a very skilled trimmer. He was assisted by Harry Hill and Al Ringling. At one time the business was three buildings taking up the entire block of the East side of West Third Avenue between West Exchange Street and 11th Street. The blacksmith shop was next to the carriage shop and a showroom on the north end. In later years the building was used for a battery and radio parts shop, an auto repair shop, car sales for Dodge, Hudson, and Essex cars, a Ford tractor dealership, and storage for Newman Seed and Feed. The sign was painted by B. E. Crosby and the original has been restored.
L. C. Bartlet Carriage Factory, Perry Baldwin, Roy Morgan
Inside the L. C. Bartlet Carriage Factory at 1012 West Third Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The man on the right is Perry Baldwin. At left is Roy Morgan who was born in 1887.
Melvin Morgan and Dolores (Morgan) Alsteen
An auctioneer at the L.G. Legler Sale near Juda, Wisconsin, February 23, 1911.
L.G. Legler Sale near Juda, Wisconsin, February 23, 1911.
During the 1970's the United Methodist Church held it's Labor Day Sunday service at Putnam Park, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Pastor Amos Shimko preaches from the Mill Race. Also in the boat standing is Jim Earleywine and seated is Harry Pinnow.
A ladies quartet called the Downbeats at a Brodhead, Wisconsin Homemakers meeting. Slide said "Harmaus". From left: Phyllis Keen, Diane Townsend, Helen Markham, and Audrey Hein.
Lahr's Store is shown on a corner in downtown Juda, Wisconsin in 1914.
Lannon stone being mined for the new EUB Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Lannon stone being mined for the new EUB Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Taken in a boarding house in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The family in this photograph is still unknown.
Large gathering of people and wagons in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Jack Larsey Farm House, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Last Milwaukee Road train from New Glarus, Wisconsin to Brodhead, Wisconsin returns eastbound from the New Glarus branch on the just south of Exchange Square with engine 508. Crew included Herman Miller from Mineral Point, Jack Fleming, \"Oly\"" Oldenburg, Engineer Dwight Hanson and Fireman Linwood Platt. Mr. Pierce from Brodhead was a guest in the caboose."
Last Milwaukee Road train to New Glarus, Wisconsin heads north up West Third Avenue just north of Exchange Street in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Last Milwaukee Road train from New Glarus returns from the New Glarus branch and passes in front of the Brodhead, Wisconsin Depot. Crew included Herman Miller, Jack Fleming, \"Oly\"" Oltenburg, Engineer Dwight Hanson and Conductor Mr. Linflat. Mr. Pierce from Brodhead was a guest."
Lattice bridge under construction near Brodhead, WIsconsin. Exact location unknown.
Lattice Bridge under construction near Brodhead, WIsconsin. Exact location unknown.
Laube & Durner Blacksmith, Joe Laube, Antone Durner, blacksmith
Laube & Durner blacksmith shop. Joe Laube is at left with the anvil and Antone Durner is at right.
Laube & Durner Blacksmith Shop, Brodhead Body and Fender, Jack Mulirhill, John Laube, Joe Laube, Antone Durner, Lee Buchanan, Gary Zimmerman, Steve Arn.
The Laube & Durner Blacksmith Shop at 801 East Exchange Street in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The building on the left edge of the photo was a barn to keep horses until they were shod. The three men from left are Jack Mulirhill, John Laube, and Joe Laube. The man with the wheel is Antone Durner. the other two men are unknown. The building starting in the 1950's was Brodhead Body & Fender body shop. It was first run by Lee Buchanan, then Gary Zimmerman and Steve Arn.
Laube and Durner Blacksmith Shop on East Exchange Street in Brodhead, Wisconsin. To the right of the building is a place to keep horses until shod.
The Laube and Durner's Hardware Store in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The building sat at 802 East Exchange Street. This is the present location of the Bank of Brodhead.
Laube building and Green County Bank, 1980, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Laude and Durner blacksmith shop in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Launches on the Sugar River near Albany, Wisconsin.
The L.C. Bartlet Carriage and Wagon Factory in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Built in 1881.
LC Bartlett Carriage House on West 3rd Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
"Legler Sale" near Juda, Wisconsin, February 23, 1911.
A large group gathers at the "Legler Sale" near Juda, Wisconsin, February 23, 1911.
Legler's Sale farm auction. Back of photo is marked, "Fred Feldt Sr. farm".
Leo A Scheberle with an unknown Alice in Dairyland in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
"Alice in Dairyland" greets Leo A. Scheherle of Brodhead, Wisconsin, date unknown.
Lewis Hooker farm in Spring Grove township on Spring Creek Road. In 1885, Lewis Hooker purchased 100 acres in section 15 and built this house. In 1866 he moved in with his wife and family until 1886 when they moved to Brodhead.
Live nativity in the lawn of the old Congregational UCC church in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Live nativity in the lawn of the old Congregational UCC church in Brodhead, Wisconsin
CMStP&P locomotive number 1056 at Monroe, Wisconsin.
CMStP&P locomotive 1056 rests at Monroe, Wisconsin.
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.
Locomotive 1385 from Mid-Continent Railway Museum rests between trips during a weekend of train excursions between Brodhead and Monroe, Wisconsin.
CMStP&P Locomotive 2259 at Monroe, Wisconsin.
CMStP&P locomotive 2707 at an unknown location.
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.
Locomotive number 339 with a combination baggage coach car at an unknown location.
CMStP&P locomotive number 822 at unknown location.
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.
Unknown church prepared for the Logon-Green Wedding.
Groomsmen from the Logon-Green wedding party.
Bridesmaids from the Logon-Green wedding party. From left: Vivian Bjorke, unknown, unknown, Judy Mauerman, and Susan Behrens.
Bride and Groom in the Logon-Green wedding with their parents.
Logs from Fortun Logging are stacked near the transloading ramp on the north side of the Brodhead, Wisconsin depot, awaiting shipment to Japan.
The Long Branch at 1206 First Center Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin. At the time of the photo the bottom floor was an ice cream parlor and gift shop. The original building was a hotel moved from the old village of Decatur.
Lover's Lane in what now is Putnam Park, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The closing of Lyons Drug Store, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Ray Lyons sold his business to Sven Johnson who then went into business with Robert Reis, closing this store.