Author Archives: Alison Bruener
Goodbye Forever
written by (Uncle) Dave Engel, LHS 1963, SWCHC Director Emeritus When I left town, I thought it was for good. Late summer 50 years ago, in 1967, I abandoned the Rapids paper mill beater room to motor west from River … Continue reading
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Tagged Central Wisconsin, Dave Engel, local history, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County
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The Face of the Museum
written by Lori Brost, Museum Administrator Phil likes to refer to me as the “Face of the Museum”— that first person you see when you walk into the building. I am also the voice on the end of the line … Continue reading
Posted in Local history, Lori, President Phil Brown
Tagged Nekoosa, Wisconsin Rapids
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Mystery Man Identity Revealed!
This photo was featured in the 50th issue of the history magazine Artifacts. The identity of this man proved elusive, but Museum staff have ascertained his name.
Photos from Ice Cream Social
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A Good Memory
written by Kathy Engel, SWCHC Librarian I’m known in my family for remembering dates. When were we in New England? 1989 and 2007. When is Uncle Gary’s birthday? July 23. When did Wood become a county? 1856. Keeping track of … Continue reading
Posted in Angelica, Dave Engel, Kathy, Local history
Tagged Central Wisconsin, Kathy Engel, local history, Wisconsin Rapids
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The Legacy of Names
written by Alison Breuner, Museum Assistant Having grown up in Port Edwards, I have always heard the names of Edwards, Alexander, Witter and Mead. Though time has passed and names have changed, their legacies still surround the people of this … Continue reading
A Flurry of Activity at the Museum
written by SWCHC President, Phil Brown Thanks to the efforts of our new Website Coordinator, Angelica Engel, the South Wood County Historical Corp. (SWCHC) has finally arrived in the 21st century. I was once told that if it wasn’t available … Continue reading
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Tagged Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County
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Summer Hours & Ice Cream Social Announcement
We open for the season this Sunday, May 28! Our hours that day are 1 pm to 4 pm. Until Labor Day, we will be open to the public each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 1 pm … Continue reading
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Activating the Ethereal Conversation
written by Angelica Engel My mother is a librarian. Her nature is to absorb and organize information so that others can find what they’re looking for. My father is a historian. His nature is to absorb and synthesize information so … Continue reading
January 9th – January 16th
The office will be open Tuesday – Thursday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. however, the Museum will be closed to allow for some building maintenance. Thank you.
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