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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5XF_site-of-fort-dells_Wisconsin-Dells-WI.html
Modeled after Frontierland at Disneyland, Fort Dells was built here in 1959 bringing the Disney Experience to Dells Visitors for 26 years.
Featuring-Stagecoach, Railroad, Paddlewheel Steamboat, Swinging Bridge, Blockhouse Exhibits, Escape Tunne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5UI_the-home-of-colby-cheese_Colby-WI.html
At his father's cheese factory about one mile south and one mile west of here, Joseph F. Steinwand in 1885 developed a new and unique type of cheese. He named it for the township in which his father, Ambrose Steinwand, Sr., had built northern Clar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5TG_father-philip-j-wagner_Rudolph-WI.html
Pastor of St. Philomena's ParishJuly 1917 — Nov. 1959Founder of Grotto Shrine
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5TE_edmund-j-rybicki_Rudolph-WI.html
In memory ofEdmund J. RybickiCo-builder of the Grotto Shrine1916 - 1991For 62 years of dedicated service
"Without his cheerful assistanceand courageous endurance I couldnever have accomplished what I did."
?????????????????Rev. P. J. Wagner
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5RA_german-methodist-episcopal-churches_Stoddard-WI.html
In the mid 1800's immigrants from Bohemia and Germany began to settle the Chipmunk Coulee area. Some of the early settlers were the Belling, Bendel, Hiekel, Herold, Kunerth, Lorenz, Meyer, Neumann, Paudler, Preidel, Ringel, Ritschel, Starch, Tietz…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5R5_sparta-free-library_Sparta-WI.html
Prior to the construction of this building in 1902, the Sparta Free Library had several homes in the community. Schick and Roth, a LaCrosse architectural firm, designed the library building.
Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie provided construction …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5QN_masonic-lodge_Sparta-WI.html
The Masons constructed this building in 1923, as Sparta's first building devoted entirely to a social organization. The architecture is characterized by an eclectic mix of Classical Revival and Prairie School influences. Noted regional architect a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5PR_u-s-post-office_Sparta-WI.html
Prior to the construction of this building in 1915, Sparta's post office was housed in a variety of buildings such as the nearby Masonic Temple. Although the initial federal appropriation for the post office was secured by Congressman John Esch ar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5OL_monroe-county-courthouse_Sparta-WI.html
Monroe County was created in 1854, and Sparta became the county seat. The present building is the third Monroe County courthouse and replaced an 1863 courthouse. It was constructed in 1895 at a cost in excess of $50,000. Chicago architect Mifflin …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5NJ_coulee-country_Sparta-WI.html
From the hills all around, rugged valleys collect for rivers that feed the mighty Mississippi. The early French called such a valley a coulee. These many valleys, large and small, still are known as coulees, a regional name for a regional landscap…