The Brodhead power plant after it was abandon. The building no longer exists. For more information see item #3208.
The Brodhead Electric Power Plant at 1201 , 11th Street in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The plant ran from 1889 to the mid 1960's. The building no longer exists.
Brodhead EUB Get Together Sunday School Class
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Brodhead, Wisconsin Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Get Together Class in front of the old church on their tenth anniversary. Those known in the picture: Dr. Melvin & Helen Stuessy, Don & Ruth Schwartz &son Kenneth, Ralph & Helen Jones, Roy & June Petersen, Ken Petersen.
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Brodhead Farm & Home, Gasser True Value Hardware, Ernie Webner.
The Brodhead Farm and Home Store, now Gasser True Value Hardware. The store is located on the corner of County Hwy. T and 23rd Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin. The store was built by former owner Ernie Webner.
Brodhead, Wisconsin fireman Truman Olin with truck number 4.
Brodhead Fire Station, Brodhead Police Station
The fire station in Brodhead, Wisconsin. It is located just south of the intersection of West Exchange Street and West Third Avenue. It opened in 1961. A new fire station has been built on the same block just south of this one. This building is now used as the Brodhead Police Station.
Brodhead firemen emptying the water out of their tanker trucks to be used on a rural fire.
Brodhead flour mill, Brodhead power plant.
The photo depicts the Brodhead Stone Flour Mill, at 1201 Eleventh Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin. The mill existed from May 31, 1863 - 1929. The mill produced 100 barrels of flour per day. The photo shows a wall collapse that happened in August of 1889. The mill was later moved to the right (south) and a power plant was constructed on the site.
Brodhead Flouring Mill, Decatur, John Hendrie, Thomas Hendrie, H.B. Stewart, S.C. Pierce, Raceway.
In the 1850s a flour mill was very important to a growing town. The village of Decatur had one at the dam on Decatur Lake and the Sugar River on the north edge of the village. It was owned by John and Thomas Hendrie. When Decatur missed out on the railroad the brothers knew their future was in Brodhead. The village fathers wanted a mill and talked the brothers into moving their business to Brodhead, The problem being no water power at Brodhead to power the mill. The village gave the Hendries $8000 to build a raceway to Brodhead to run the mill. They started construction in 1860, but ran out of money in 1862 with it two- thirds completed. H.B. Stewart and S.C. Pierce came to the rescue by buying half interest in the venture for $7000. The raceway was completed by May of 1863 and a mill was built where the raceway turns back toward the Sugar River on 11th Street a block west of West Third Avenue. It was a three story building with 5 large stones, that ground 100 bushels of flour a day. The mill was an important part of Brodhead until it was destroyed by fire in 1929. An electrical power plant was built on it's site.
The inside of the Brodhead Flouring Mill. The two men are not identified. For more information see #3199, the preceding item.
Brodhead Gospel Hall. purchased from The Bethlehem Lutheran Church in 1966. The building was built in 1872 by the Baptist assembly. The building can be found on the corner of Tenth Street and First Center Avenue. The Gospel Hall Assembly began in the fall of 1935 when an evangelist from Detroit, MI rented the Dawson Community Hall in Decatur Township for services. In November they rented the old Methodist Church building in Juda. A.A. Gillett, the owner of that property and a member passed away and willed the property to the assembly. The building was sold and the congregation rented an old church building on the corner of 12th Street and East Third Avenue for a short time. On December 6, 1937 the congregation purchased the Episcopal Church building at 706 First Center Avenue and meet there until moving to the present building in 1966.
Brodhead Hardware Co. - Pierce Hardware
Brodhead Hardware Company, Pierce Hardware, J. B. Pierce, Russell & Johnson Hardware, George Marshall, Fred Marty, Earl Bush, J. R. Ties, Dwight I. Pierce
The Brodhead Hardware Company - later Pierce Hardware at 910 - 912 West Exchange Street in Brodhead Wisconsin. J. B. Pierce started in the hardware business in Monticello, Wisconsin on August 10, 1891, with his brother-in-law. In January of 1902 he took over the business alone. In 1905 he came to Brodhead and bought out Russell and Johnson. He took on a partner, George Marshall. Other partners were; Fred Marty 1910 - 1916, Earl Bush 1916 - 1930, and J. R. Ties 1930 - 1936. Upon the death of Mr. Ties in 1936 his son Dwight became associated with his father; first as a manager and later as a partner. Upon the death of J. B. Pierce in June 1949 Dwight Pierce became sole owner. Dwight passed away in July 1979 and the store became incorporated. When Dwight became owner the store name was changed to Pierce Hardware. The building was constructed in 1868-69 and was Brodhead's first opera house. The business celebrated it's 80th year in business in 1985.
Brodhead Hardware Company - Pierce Hardware
Brodhead Hardware Company, Pierce Hardware, J.B. Pierce, Russell and Johnson Hardware, George Marshall, Fred Marty, Earl Bush, J.R. Ties, Dwight Pierce.
The Brodhead Hardware Company - later Pierce Hardware at 910 - 912 West Exchange Street in Brodhead, Wisconsin. J.B. Pierce started in the hardware business in Monticello, Wisconsin on August 10, 1891, with his bother-in-law. In January of 1902 he took over the business alone. In 1905 he came to Brodhead and bought out Russell and Johnson. He took on a partner, George Marshall . Other partners were; Fred Marty 1910-1916, Eral Bush 1916-1930, and J.R. Ties 1930-1936. Upon the death of Mr. Ties in 1936 J.B.'s son, Dwight, became associated with his father; first as a manager and later as a partner. Upon the death of B.J. Pierce in June 1949 Dwight became sole owner. Dwight passed away in July 1979 and the store became incorporated. When Dwight became owner the store name was changed to Pierce Hardware. The building was constructed in 1868-69 and was Brodhead's first opera house. The business celebrated it's 80th year in business in 1985.
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.
Brodhead High School Band, Phyllis Guelson, Movie Theater, Post Office, Fire Station.
The Brodhead High School Band with Majorette Phyllis Guelson. Notice the buildings at the west end of Exchange Square. At left is the movie theater. At right the old post office and fire station.
Brodhead High School Grand Opening, Steve McNeal, Dennis Schwartz, Doug Pinnow.
The Grand Opening of the new high school in Brodhead, Wisconsin. L - R Steve McNeal high school principal, Dennis Schwartz school board president, Doug Pinnow school board vice- president.
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Brodhead Historical Society museum, early 1980.
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Jerry Earleywine of Brodhead inside the Brodhead Historical Society museum, early 1980.
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Brodhead Historical Society museum, early 1980
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Jerry and Betty Earleywine of Brodhead, Wisconsin inside the Brodhead Historical Society museum, early 1980.
Brodhead Historical Society in the beginning - 8
Brodhead Historical Society in the beginning - 9
Photo of children's float in the homecoming parade.
Elementary students marching in the Brodhead homecoming parade.
Float in the Brodhead homecoming parade.
Royalty in the Brodhead homecoming parade.
Brodhead Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Bonfire, Plastic Factory.
A float in the Brodhead homecoming parade. Note the remains of the homecoming bonfire in the background, also the old plastic factory.
The Sophomore float in the Brodhead homecoming parade.
Brodhead Homecoming Parade, Brodhead School Building.
Elementary students marching in the Brodhead homecoming parade. The school building in the background was K-12 at the time. The building is still standing on the south side of the 400 block of Tenth Street in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The Brodhead Hotel and Cafe on the corner of 1st Center Avenue and West Exchange Street in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Brodhead Jaycees at Replica Covered Bridge Dedication
Members of the Brodhead Jaycees pose during the dedication ceremony of the replica covered bridge on the Sugar River State Trail near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Unpaved Main Street in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Date unknown.
Depot, Milwaukee Road, Brodhead Historical Society Museum
The Brodhead Railroad Depot before restoration as the Historical Society Museum. Notice the chipped paint, loose bricks, and broken windows.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Post Office, mid-1950s. Postmaster William Behrens, Bill Robertson, Ed Porterfield and Don Conway.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Post Office, mid-1950s. Postmaster William Behrens, Gordon Wall, Bill Robertson, Ed Porterfield, Don Conway.
The south side of the Brodhead, Wisconsin power plant.
Inside an old Brodhead, Wisconsin print shop. In the foreground is a paper cutter. The man at right is type-setting by hand.
Old Brodhead, Wisconsin Public Library built with gift from Mr. & Mrs. Ben Roderick. Built in early 1960\'s and replaced by the new library in 2009. Building can be found at 902 West Second Avenue.
Inside of the old Brodhead Public Library upstairs at 1103 West Second Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Inside the old Brodhead Public Library upstairs at 1103 West Second Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Brodhead Public Library, H. C. Putnum, William S. Broughton, Ben H. Roderick
Inside the old Brodhead Public Library upstairs at 1103 West Second Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The building housing the library, known as the Putnam building, was donated to the City of Brodhead by Mayor and State Senator Putnam. It was with the understanding that it would be used as city hall, fire department, Women's Relief Corps, and library. The Brodhead Library was founded in 1906 and was opened on September 26, 1906 . The library opened with 700 books. Former resident William S. Broughton gifted over $10,000 from his estate to be placed in a building fund for a library building. In late 1962 Mr. and Mrs. Ben H. Roderick announced plans to build a new library building. In July 1963 ground was broken and the new library was opened on May 1, 1964 at 902 West Second Avenue. Upon the death of Mr. Roderick the building was deeded to the City of Brodhead. A new library was built in 2008 and opened on March 10, 2009 at 1207 25th Street.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Public School on 10th Street, date unknown.
Brodhead Railroad Depot, Brodhead Historical Society Museum
Railroad depot in Brodhead, Wisconsin, south side of building. Photo was before renovation as the Historical Society Museum.
St. Rose Catholic Church, Brodhead Catholic Church
Brodhead St. Rose Catholic Church at 1005 West Second Avenue. Built in 1941.
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The Brodhead Swiss Cheese Factory in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Brodhead UMC Get Together Sunday School Class
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Brodhead, Wisconsin United Methodist Church Get Together Class celebrates it\'s 30th anniversary. First row from left: Tally & Hazel Everson, unknown, unknown, Dawn Shimko, unknown,Marcia Petersen, Devin Shimko. Row 2: Dr. Melvin Stuessy, Helen Stuessy, Fred & Mabel Hahlen, Dorothy & Pastor Amos Shimko, Loren Sutherland, Ken Petersen. Row 3: Lucille & Harvey Mauermann,Lois Keen, Helen Jones, unknown, Clara Lenherr, 3 unknown, Harry & Mildred Pinnow. Others known in back: Betty & Don Condon, Clara Fairman, Hal Seelover, Roger Keen, Rosanne Matzke, Myrtle Christensen, Kennetha Edwards, Ken & Sandy Meyer, Ruth & Don Schwartz, Mildred Malcook, Don Edwards, Daryl Shimko, Glen Staffield, Frieda & Truman Olin.
United Methodist Church building in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note the old parsonage at left where education wing now sits and nursing home at right, the present site of the church parking lot. The old parsonage is now located at 102 East Third Avenue.
Brodhead United Methodist Church building in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note the old nursing home(R) on the site of the present church parking lot.
Brodhead United Methodist Church Fellowship
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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.
Brodhead West Exchange Street Businesses
Brager's Barber Shop, F Brager, Big A Auto Parts, Bjork's Toggery, George Bjork, Vern's Shoe Box, Vern Guptil, Wendland's Royal Blue, Montgomery's Dry Cleaning, Laz Montgomery, Brodhead City Hall, Brodhead Police Station.
This photograph shows some of the West Exchange Street businesses. (North side of the square. First at right is Brager's Barber Shop run by "Fat" Brager. Next is Big A Auto Parts. Next is Bjork's Toggery owned by George Bjork. A sign can be seen for Vern's Shoe Box, a shoe store owned by Vern Guptil. The last store on the block was Wendlandt's Royal Blue grocery store. The small building across the street is Laz Montgomery's Dry Cleaning. Across the street to the south is the old City Hall and Police Station.
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.
Brothers of the Brush in front of Brodhead, Wisconsin fire station.
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.
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.
Back of the Broughton Opera House in Brodhead, Wisconsin, during demolition to make way for the new City Hall building.
The Broughton Opera House in Brodhead, Wisconsin is razed to make room for a new City Hall in 1989.
Unknown people standing near building destroyed in a storm in Brodhead, Wisconsin, July 16, 1913.
A building is engulfed in fire in Juda, Wisconsin.
A smoldering building in Juda, Wisconsin.
R. C. Allen, R. C. Allen Business Machines, 608 The Factory, Brodhead Print Center, O.T. Olson and Sons,
Buildings on the southwest side of the square 918 - 928 West Exchange Street in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin. The building at left center says R. C. Allen Business Machines Inc. which was a former livery stable and is now 608 The Factory at 922 West Exchange Street. The building at the right was built and owned by O. T. Olson and Sons and sold farm implements at 928 West Exchange Street. It was torn down in the 1950's to make way for the new telephone company building. The building at the far left was a grocery store in early times and is now The Brodhead Print Center at 918 West Exchange Street.
Buildings East side of First Center Avenue in Downton Brodhead, Wisconsin
Terry's Apparel, Dedrick Hardware, State Farm Insurance, Jeremy Pinnow, Deb's Bar.
The buildings on the East side of First Center Avenue in downtown Brodhead. Store at left center is Terry's Apparel, it is now State Farm Insurance. Store at center is Dedrick Hardware, at 1022 First Center Avenue, now Jeremy Pinnow & Associates. The store at right was a tavern and is now Deb's Bar.
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.
An early truck and a group of men stand with bulk fuel tanks under construction in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
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.
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Businesses and wagons on West Exchange Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
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.
The C. S. Pierce Music Company of Brodhead, Wisconsin
C. Bartlet & Son Carriage & Wagon Factory
C. Bartlet & Son Carriage & Wagon, lumber yard.
Bartlet & Son Carriage & Wagon at 1012 West Third Avenue Brodhead, Wisconsin. The date on the building is 1869. The main building is still standing and has been restored. Part of the old lumber yard is at right.
C. Bartlet Carriage and Wagon Factory in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The barn on the C.S. Pierce farm on the northwest edge of Brodhead, Wisconsin. The barn was destroyed in a controlled burn in 2017. The car in the photo is from the 1930's.
The C.C. Stone house at 508 West Second Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
C.S. Pierce, Marie Pierce, Pierce Farms, Pierce Music Company
The man at the left is C.S. Pierce. Once known as "Mr. Brodhead." Owner of Pierce Farms, about 700 acres, which was huge in the 1960's. He and his wife, Marie, also owned and operated Pierce Music Company. He was an endless promoter of Brodhead Wisconsin and it's growth. The event is unknown.
C.S. Pierce, Pierce Farms, Pierce Music Company
The man at the podium is C.S. Pierce, owner of Pierce Farms and Pierce Music Company of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Event is unknown.
C.S. Pierce of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Owner of Pierce Farms and Pierce Music Company. He was the Mayor of Brodhead from 1950 - 1954. He was a county board supervisor and Chairman of the county board for 15 years. As a young man he was Vice Consul In Charge representing the United States in Sweden from 1917 - 1919.
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Barn, C.S. Pierce, Maddrell Excavating LLC.
The barn on the home farm of C.S.Pierce at N3371 West Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin. The barn is no longer there. In the 1960's this was the largest barn and dairy in the area. This was in the times of "family farms". The farm had over 100 milk cows and at its height ran about 700 acres. This is now the sight of Maddrell Excavating, LLC.
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Barn on the C.S. Pierce farm at N3371 West Third Avenue Brodhead, Wisconsin. The barn no longer exists. The area is now the sight of Maddrell Excavating, LLC.
Inside the C.S. Pierce barn in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The barn no longer exists.
The C.S. Pierce farm on the northwest edge of Brodhead, Wisconsin. The barn, house, and many out buildings were burned or torn down in 2017. That area of the farm is now the home of Madrell Excavating Co. The vehicles in the photo are from the late 1930's to early 1940's.
C.S. Pierce Barn, Maddrell Excavating LLC.
The C.S. Pierce farm barn shortly before it was removed. The address is N3371 West Third Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Now the sight of Maddrell Excavating LLC.
Barn, C.S. Pierce, Maddrell Excavating, LLC.
The barn on the C.S. Pierce farm at N3371 West Third Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The barn no longer exists. The area is now the sight of Maddrell Excavating, LLC.
The barn on the home farm of C.S. Pierce at N3371 West Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin. The barn has been removed. In the 1960's this was the largest dairy in the area in an era to "family farms". The farm at its height had over 100 milking cows and ran about 2000 acres. This is now the sight of Maddrell Excavating, LLC.
Farm, C.S. Pierce Farm, Maddrell Excavating LLC.
The barn and out buildings of the C.S. Pierce farm at N3371 West Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin. The buildings no longer remain. This is now the sight of Maddrell Excavating LLC.
Unknown women stand at the entrance of C.S. Pierce Co., Brodhead, Wisconsin.
C.S.Pierce, Senator Wiley and Herb Steussy
C.S.Pierce of Brodhead, Wis., Wisconsin Senator Wiley and Herb Steussy of Brodhead.
A cabin stands in the winter snow near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
A Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad caboose sits next to a wrecked boxcar.