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…
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.…
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.
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…
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.
The 1953 Brodhead, Wisconsin EUB Church confirmation class. Front row from left: Elaine Fleming and unknown. Row two: Judy Lee, Christine Jones, unknown, Francis Rick, and Virginia Lee. Row three: Gary Olin, unknown, Gordon Rick, Ron Larson, and…
Every year in the 1940's - 50's the churches in Brodhead, Wisconsin would get together for a kind of ceremony and burn the old Christmas greens. This took place on the empty lot beside the old Methodist Church on Thirteenth Street.
At the burning of the Christmas greens in Brodhead, Wisconsin, front left: Methodist Pastor Leatherman and Congregational UCC Pastor Gadow. Over Pastor Gadow's shoulder is Gary Olin.
A worship servise is held at Putnam Park, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note the cars parked in the back ground. Until the early 1960's a road ran through the park and was open to cars. There was also a boat landing.
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…
Brodhead, Wisconsin EUB Church 1961 confirmation class. Front row from left: Maxine Bruce, Ruth Malcook, Carol Krattiger, Judy Edwards, and unknown. Row two: Unknown, Beverly Robinson, unknown, Pastor Paul Gibson, unknown, Tim Janes, and Nathan Keen.…
Brodhead, Wisconsin EUB Church 1963 confirmation class. Front from left: Unknown, unknown, and Carolyn Bernstein. Back row: Mike Moore, Vicki Baumgartner, Sandy Partridge, Pastor Paul Gibson, Rob Wyss, Ed Keen, and Keith Krause.
The inside of the old Presbyterian Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin. This building was later sold and became the old EUB Church. It was the Presbyterian Church from 1866 to 1921. Note the Christmas tree in front.
Petersen family in front of the old EUB Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin. First row from left: Ruth Petersen, William Petersen, Harry Pinnow. Row two: John and Esther Lederman, unknown, and Mildred Pinnow. Row three: Willis Petersen. Row four: Roy and…
The last Sunday in the old EUB Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin before it was razed. Front pew from left: Frieda Olin and Ralph Jones. Man in second pew is Durward Dinse and the women next to him wearing the hat is Mrs. Boettcher (Pastor's wife). The…
Salvaging lumber during the razing of the old EUB Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note the old parsonage in the back ground that was next door. In 1991 an education addition was put on the new church building. The old parsonage was moved to make room…
Ground breaking for the new EUB Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Man with little boy at left of photo is Ralph Jones and son Curtis. Note Krattiger Nursing Home across the street. At later date this house was purchased by the church and razed. The church…
Ground breaking for the new EUB Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Boy with the shovel is Ken Petersen. The man is Pastor Boettcher. Old parsonage is in the back ground.
Members of the Brodhead Wives' Club gather for a picture behind the Belle Harlow house. These women were wives of service members from Brodhead, Wisconsin serving overseas in WWII.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Goldenrod Creamery float being delivered for the 1966 Dairy Day Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Goldenrod paid the Freshman class at the high school to build the float. Delivering the float are class members Gary Goodman left and Dennis Schwartz…
Next door neighbors in Brodhead, Wisconsin, George and Linda Salter with son Joel at left and Ross & Leona Pepper at right. The Plum House is in the background. The Salters owned the Plum House at the time of the photo.