Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. From left: Connie Sue (Milks) Prochnow and Lisa (Bogden) Regenold.
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Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Villain Ray Pawlish tries to subdue the fair maid.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Larry Ayres dances with daughter Marnie.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. From left: Tom TenEyck, unknown, Bob Olsen.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Donna and Walt Douglas.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. From left: Bill Robinson, Jerry Stabler, Gerald Condon, Burt Coplien, and Lillian Condon.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Laura Edwards in blue dress.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Choir members that are identifiable: Mary Milks, Carla TenEyck, Mary Cook, Helen Markham, Marcia and Ken Petersen, Willis Lorch, Connie Sue Milks, Glen Staffeld, and Kerry Keen.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial ecumenical church service. Row of men from left: Amos Shimko, unknown, Ron Massen, unknown. First two in row of women from left: Connie Sue and Mary Milks.
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Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial ecumenical church service. Trumpet player in pink shirt is Jon Condon.
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Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial ecumenical church service.
Bicentennial Ecumenical Church Service 4
Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial ecumenical church service at the high school football field.
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Heritage show at Brodhead High School. Frieda Olin shows a church of the past.
Heritage show at Brodhead High School. From left: Unknown, unknown, Paul Roemer, Ken Petersen, Kori Petersen, and Frieda Olin.
Heritage show at the Brodhead High School.
Heritage show at the Brodhead HIgh School.
Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. Bedroom of yesteryear.
Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. Bess Zimmerli (green dress) shows an old school setting to Don Condon.
Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. Harness and farm equipment.
Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. Farm equipment.
Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. Surveying equipment.
Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. A kitchen of yesteryear.
Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. Cheesemaking equipment.
Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. Gun shop.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Middle couple is Dale and Holly Everson.
Bicentennial quilt made by Brodhead, Wisconsin Senior Citizens Club. Many local people drew and embroidered the blocks. They were then sewn together and a large group of ladies quilted the finished product.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Heritage show. People are unknown.
Dedication ceremony for the Sugar River State Trail in Brodhead, Wisconsin. This trail is the former New Glarus Branch of the Milwaukee Road between Brodhead and New Glarus.
Sugar River State Trail grand dedication in Brodhead, Wisconsin. From left: Assemblyman Joseph Tregoning, Senator Gordon Roseleip, unknown, Mayor Loren Sutherland, and unknown.
Frank Engebretson stands in the doorway of his barn at 1007 Fifth Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Saving the Covered Bridge Painting from the old Frank Engebretsen barn in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The painting can now be seen in the Brodhead City Hall Council Chambers. Man in back middle of image is Jerry Earleywine.
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.
The Broughton building later known as Recreation Bar and Bowling Alley. It is the site of the present city hall. 1115 West Exchange Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Santa arrived by helicopter in the center of downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin. The pilot was Lee Buchanan of Blackhawk Helicopters. This was a short lived mode of transportation for Santa as the stunt was deemed too dangerous. Santa was Sandy Peterson.
Unknown woman with a goat on wheels in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
North Town Sub-division ground breaking in Brodhead, Wisconsin. From left: unknown, Mayor Loren Sutherland, developer Maurice Satrang, unknown, and C.S. Pierce.
The back of the Broughton building in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The rear wall collapsed on March 6, 1987. This is now the site of the new city hall.
The Goldenrod Creamery on Eleventh Street at West Fifth Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin. After it closed it was deeded to the city. In later years the city leased it to a company that produced Uncle Larry potato chips.
The old Clarence School south of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Unknown bicyclists at Brodhead, Wisconsin terminus of the Sugar River State Trail.
Unknown snowmobilers at the Brodhead, Wisconsin terminus of the Sugar River State Trail.
International truck in a museum. Note on slide said: truck like one used by Emil Scheberle Creamery in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Dean and Mary Peterson with their South Side Grocery jeep at the time of the Brodhead, Wisconsin Centennial.
Bridge in Avon Township south of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Photo from the Riemer farm west of Brodhead, Wisconsin during the 1963 National Corn Picking Contest.
The day after Thanksgiving in 1969, Santa arrived by helicopter in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin. The pilot was Lee Buchanan.
A community barbecue at South Side Park, Brodhead, Wisconsin, in the summer of 1957. Note Roderick Lumber Co. in the background.
The south side of the Brodhead, Wisconsin power plant.
Bill Day Blacksmith Shop and Old Carriage Factory
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Building at left is Bill Day blacksmith shop, carriage factory on right, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The old Brodhead, Wisconsin City Hall. The city library was on the second floor - note covered steps going up. The police station was beside it to the right. Left was the post office, Solomon Auto Parts, and old bowling alley.
Water tower #37 on north side of Milwaukee Road depot looking east, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Four unknown persons in a boat on the Mill Race near Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note on slide said: boat in back yard.
The old Bank of Brodhead building on the corner of First Center Avenue and Exchange Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Estimated to be early 1960's.
Businesses on West Side of Tinkers Garden
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The businesses on the west side of Tinker's Garden, Brodhead, Wisconsin. From left: Recreation Bar, Old bowling alley, Solomon Auto Parts, old Post Office, and old City Hall.
Coldren and Parker Lumber Company Building
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The white building is the old Colden and Parker Lumber Company, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Next to the right are Coplein's Bar, Recreation Bar and Bowling Alley.
Buildings on Northwest Side of Tinkers Garden
Brodhead, Wisconsin businesses on northwest side of Tinkers Garden. Note Vern's Shoebox, Just For Him Mensware, and Big A Auto Parts.
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.
Newman Seed and Feed in Brodhead, Wisconsin was run by Don Edwards who can be seen in this image. The new Fire Department parking lot now is now at this site.
The north side of Tinker's Garden in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note Engel's Royal Blue Grocery Store and Lyon's Drug Store.
Maxwell Street Day in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin. The west side of First Center Avenue. Note the businesses of Fashion House womensware, Luekey's Ben Franklin 5/10, and a restaurant. Estimated to be early 1950's.
Dean Peterson in his original old grocery store in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The store was in a house that was at the site of what is now the post office. Note the packages of lard for sale on top of the counter.
Wheeler Searles in front of Lyons Drug Store, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Ground breaking for the old high school, now the middle school in Brodhead, Wisconsin. From left: Dean Peterson, Willis Lorch, Loren Sutherland, Stan Knight, Florence Behrens, Evelyn Engstrom, Ralph Mau, Joseph VanMatre (contractor), Supt. Roland Rockwell, Herbert Stuessy, Raymond Orput (architect), and Dr. M.W. Stuessy.
The display grounds of the 1963 National Corn Picking Contest held at Willis Riemer farm in Decatur Township near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
C.S. Pierce rides the last train from New Glarus to Brodhead, Brodhead, Wisconsin. This branch line was torn up later that year and is now the Sugar River State Trail.
Brodhead, Wisconsin EUB Sunday School class early 1960's. Front left: Ann Reed, unknown, Linda Friedly, unknown, and Joyce Keen. Row two: unknown, David Gibson, Bob Jones, Bill Moore, and teacher Clara Lenherr.
Brodhead, Wisconsin EUB Sunday School Class late 1950's - early 1960's. Front from left: Linda Miller, Donna Lewis, Christine Wolfe, Marcia Moore, Margret Clark, and Rhonda Stuessy. Row two: Mark Gibson, Terry Lee, David Edwards, Bill Shrier, and Allen Zimmerman. Teacher is Clara Lenherr.
Brodhead, Wisconsin EUB Sunday School Class mid 1950's. Girl second from left front is Shirley Kubly. Boy at far right is Lloyd Keen. Boy second from left back is Steve Jones. Teacher is Clara Lenherr.
The new EUB Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin ready for dedication.
Unknown person at an EUB Easter sunrise service in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The service took place on the hill overlooking Bluff View Park on the A.A. TenEyke farm. 1950's.
EUB Easter sunrise service 1950's, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Man in back center looking at camera is Herb Hawkins.
EUB Easter sunrise service 1950's in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Girl on right playing accordion is Shelby Mauerman.
Slide is labeled "EUB Centennial Youth". Some kind of EUB youth group function celebrating Brodhead, Wisconsin's Centennial. First girl on left is Flora Stuessy. Third and fourth girls are Doris Williams and Judy Mauerman. Seventh girl is Ginny Boettcher. Girl with back to camera is Carolyn Pinnow.
A church service held at Putnam Park from boats on the Mill Race, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Brodhead, Wisconsin EUB youth group has chili supper followed by caroling. Girl at left is Flora Stuessy. Tall boy in back is Gary Olin. Girl standing at right is Ginny Boettcher. Seated at table are left Caroline and Christine Jones. Photo was taken at the home of Fred and Mabel Hahlen.
The wedding of Bob and Lyvonne (Fairman) Olin, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Reception line at the Bob and Lyvonne Olin Wedding, Brodhead, Wisconsin. From right: Marion and Leona Fairman, Lyvonne and Bob, Clara and Marvin Olin, Mary Ann Cramer, Carla Whitehead, Dick Olin, and Russ Olin. Little boy is Dan Bartelt. Man near end of line in crowd is Sid Stair. Picture was taken in front of old Methodist Church.
The old Methodist Church, now Church of the Nazarene, at 1004 Thirteenth Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin. This was the first church built in Brodhead.
The parsonage of the present Church of the Nazarene at 1002 Thirteenth Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The old Methodist Church bell is placed in front of the United Methodist Church at 501 First Center Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin. The bell was a gift from Edward Brodhead to the first church to be built in the town if the town would take his name. That church was the Methodist Church at 1004 Thirteenth Street. The Methodists combined with the EUB church in 1969 and became the United Methodist Church at this location. The Methodists removed their bell and brought it with them.
The rededication of the historic "Brodhead Church Bell" at its present location in front of the United Methodist Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Pastor Amos Shimko leads the dedication. Women at back left is Mabel Hahlen.
Historic church bell given by Edward Brodhead to the Methodist Church at it's present location in front of the United Methodist Church, 501 First Center Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
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.
Betty Cook of Brodhead, Wisconsin and daughter Mary Margaret.
Ann Reed as the Green County Dairy Princess with her parents Bob and Evelyn Reed. The photo was taken at Decatur Lake Country Club near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Brodhead, Wisconsin EUB Sunday School class from the late 1940's or early 1950's. Front from left: Denise Schlittler, Elaine Fleming, Francis Rick, and Lora Stuessy. Row two: Mardell Marsh, Judy Lee, unknown, Christine Jones, and Carolyn Pinnow. Row three: Teacher Frieda Schmerse, David Clark, Harvey Wolters, unknown, Gary Olin, unknown. The photo was taken in front of the old EUB Church in the last few years before it was torn down.
Ground breaking for the new EUB Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Man with boy at left center of photo is Ralph Jones and son Curtis.
Ground breaking for the new EUB Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Man near shovel is Rev. Huebner. Site is at 501 First Center Avenue.
Lannon stone being mined for the new EUB Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Lannon stone being mined for the new EUB Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Constructing the floor for the sanctuary of the new EUB Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Ceremony for the laying of the cornerstone of the new EUB Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The sanctuary of the new EUB Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin, ready for the dedication ceremony.
A chalk drawing of Jesus on the Sea of Galilee. The boys are left Steve and Bob Jones. The drawing is still displayed in the Brodhead, Wisconsin United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.