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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 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.

Brodhead, Wisconsin businesses on northwest side of Tinkers Garden. Note Vern's Shoebox, Just For Him Mensware, and Big A Auto Parts.

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.

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.

The old Bank of Brodhead building on the corner of First Center Avenue and Exchange Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Estimated to be early 1960's.

Four unknown persons in a boat on the Mill Race near Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note on slide said: boat in back yard.

Water tower #37 on north side of Milwaukee Road depot looking east, 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.

Building at left is Bill Day blacksmith shop, carriage factory on right, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The south side of the Brodhead, Wisconsin power plant.

A community barbecue at South Side Park, Brodhead, Wisconsin, in the summer of 1957. Note Roderick Lumber Co. in the background.

The day after Thanksgiving in 1969, Santa arrived by helicopter in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin. The pilot was Lee Buchanan.

Photo from the Riemer farm west of Brodhead, Wisconsin during the 1963 National Corn Picking Contest.

Bridge in Avon Township south of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Dean and Mary Peterson with their South Side Grocery jeep at the time of the Brodhead, Wisconsin Centennial.

International truck in a museum. Note on slide said: truck like one used by Emil Scheberle Creamery in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Unknown snowmobilers at the Brodhead, Wisconsin terminus of the Sugar River State Trail.

Unknown bicyclists at Brodhead, Wisconsin terminus of the Sugar River State Trail.

The old Clarence School south of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

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 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.

North Town Sub-division ground breaking in Brodhead, Wisconsin. From left: unknown, Mayor Loren Sutherland, developer Maurice Satrang, unknown, and C.S. Pierce.

Unknown woman with a goat on wheels in 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.

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.

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.

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.

Frank Engebretson stands in the doorway of his barn at 1007 Fifth Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Sugar River State Trail grand dedication in Brodhead, Wisconsin. From left: Assemblyman Joseph Tregoning, Senator Gordon Roseleip, unknown, Mayor Loren Sutherland, and 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.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Heritage show. People are unknown.

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.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Middle couple is Dale and Holly Everson.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant.

Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. Gun shop.

Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. Cheesemaking equipment.

Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. A kitchen of yesteryear.

Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. Surveying equipment.

Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. Farm equipment.

Heritage show at the Brodhead High School. Harness and farm equipment.

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. Bedroom of yesteryear.

Heritage show at the Brodhead HIgh School.

Heritage show at the Brodhead High School.

Heritage show at Brodhead High School. From left: Unknown, unknown, Paul Roemer, Ken Petersen, Kori Petersen, and Frieda Olin.

Heritage show at Brodhead High School. Frieda Olin shows a church of the past.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial ecumenical church service at the high school football field.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial ecumenical church service at the high school football field.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial ecumenical church service at the high school football field.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial ecumenical church service.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial ecumenical church service. Trumpet player in pink shirt is Jon Condon.

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.

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 Pageant. Laura Edwards in blue dress.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. From left: Bill Robinson, Jerry Stabler, Gerald Condon, Burt Coplien, and Lillian Condon.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Donna and Walt Douglas.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. From left: Tom TenEyck, unknown, Bob Olsen.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Larry Ayres dances with daughter Marnie.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Villain Ray Pawlish tries to subdue the fair maid.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. From left: Connie Sue (Milks) Prochnow and Lisa (Bogden) Regenold.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Golfers Frank and Geri Dedrick.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. From left: Duane Volden and Paula Haraldson.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Narrator Connie Sue (Milks) Prochnow is at left. Also identifiable on stage are Carole Haraldson and Phil McManus.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. From left: Chris Bettenhausen, Rick Joranlien, and Paul Roemer.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Union soldier Rick Joranlien.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Bob Keen standing. Front row from left: Oliver Miller, Art Riese, Jim Williams, and Tom TenEyck. Leon Baumgartner is back row second from right.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Walter Stettler plays his accordion.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. At left is Mark Nenneman.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. From left: Neil Laube, A.A. TenEyck, and Jack Goznikar, Amos Shimko, ans Steve Stair.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Blacksmith Jack Goznikar.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. From left: Neil Laube, A.A. TenEyck, and Jack Goznikar.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Identifiable in center of photo from front: Ken Petersen, Chris Bettenhausen, and Helen Markham.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. The front couple is Larry and Karen Ayres.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. The Minuet. The second couple is Larry and Pat Landerholm. Fourth couple is Dale and Holly Everson.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. From left: Don Edwards and Dr. Merton Mattison.

Opening scene of the Brodhead, Wisconsin Bicentennial Pageant. Presented at Brodhead High School by over 250 community members and directed by Mary Preston. From left: Don Edwards, Dr. Merton Mattison, unknown.

Bride and Groom in the Logon-Green wedding with their parents.

Bride and Groom in Logon-Green wedding.

Bridesmaids from the Logon-Green wedding party. From left: Vivian Bjorke, unknown, unknown, Judy Mauerman, and Susan Behrens.

Groomsmen from the Logon-Green wedding party.

Unknown church prepared for the Logon-Green Wedding.

Guests at James and Lilian Allen anniversary celebration in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Couple in green dress and checkered sport coat are Zoe and Harrison Grenzow. The other couple is the Grenzow's daughter and husband, Bob and Goldine Rutch.

James and Lillian Allen of Brodhead, Wisconsin with their daughter and son-in law Jean and Dorman Combs at anniversary celebration.

James and Lillian Allen of Brodhead, Wisconsin with their children and grandchildren. Their children Jean and James are standing directly behind and on either side of Lillian.

Mary Preston (l) with Jean (Allen) Combs and Dorman Combs at the James and Lilian Allen anniversary celebration in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Brodhead, Wisconsin residents Lillian and James Allen's grandsons Mark, Mike, John and Thomas Combs. Sitting to the right in the blue suit is Dorman Combs, the boys father. The baby sitting in Mark's lap is Jaron Combs.

James and Lillian Allen celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary at Congregational UCC Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Around table starting at left: Lucille Kilmer, Pauline Stabler, Frieda Olin, Charlotte Matzke, Pete Matzke, Henry Kilmer, unknown,…

Kathy (Zimmerli) Schlappi seated at table at Leo and Bessie Scheberle 50th anniversary celebration in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Unknown persons serve cheese at the Leo and Bessie Scheberle 50th anniversary celebration in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

L-R Betty and Don Condon, Dean and Leah Pawlisch at Leo and Bessie Scheberle 50th anniversary celebration in Brodhead, Wisconsin.