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.
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…
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,…
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 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.
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.
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.…
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…
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 #…
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 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.
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…
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.
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.
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\""…
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.…
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 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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.