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1. Milwaukee Road Depot (Museum Entrance)
Built in 1890, the same year that the railroad came to Menomonee
Falls, the Depot brought with it new commercial and industrial prosperity.
The Depot handled four passenger and freight trains daily, shipping local
products such as stone, lime, ice, milk, and sugar beets. |
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2. Umhoefer House This two story
log cabin was built by newlyweds Gregory and Anna Marie Umhoefer in 1856.
Together they raised eight sons and daughters in this tiny home.
A hand print in the stairwell plaster is that of Anna's brother returning
from the Civil War. As the story goes, he didn¹t know the plaster
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3. School House This one room
school house was built in 1851 at a reported cost of $55.00. All
eight grades were taught by one teacher. Inside, a wood burning stove
provided needed warmth while water was pumped from an outdoor well.
Initials and names from bygone days can be seen carved into the original
dado walls. |
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4. Brogan Cabin The first concern
for the early frontier people who settled in Menomonee Falls was shelter
and a structure for their freedom of worship. This house was built
in 1842 by Irish immigrants, and is a rare example of the primitive but
sturdy dwellings erected by the earliest settlers. In addition, it
is believed to be the site of the first Catholic Mass in Waukesha. |
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5. Koch House Built in 1873, the
house is rather primitive in style despite the fact that the logs were
not hand hewn but rather produced in a local sawmill. A few years
after its construction an addition was attached to the building, and the
entire structure was covered with clapboard siding. In later years a wing
was added to the back of the dwelling where a small bottling dairy was
started which became known as the Koch Dairy. |
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6. Miller-Davidson House Built
in 1858 in the Greek Revival style of the time, the house is built of locally
quarried limestone. Original to the site, its uniqueness begins with an
unusual arched foundation. In 1935 it was selected by the Federal Government's
Historic American Building Survey. And in 1973 the National Register
of Historic Places listed this beautiful farm home among those to be preserved
for future generations. It is presented as a house improved as lifestyles
improved. |
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7. Barn Built soon after 1850,
the barn is one of the two original buildings remaining on the farm site.
Time-honored pioneer craftsmanship can be seen in the framework of the
building. The construction timbers were hewed and fitted by old-world
hand-tools. Inside, the barn is home to an exhibit of small farm,
industrial and household implements. |
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8. CARRIAGE HOUSE Currently under
construction, this structure will soon be home to an exhibit of antique
vehicles and transportation. |
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STEICHEN HOUSE: Recently saved from demolition,
the Steichen House was moved to Old Falls Village. Although not currently
available for viewing, restoration of the houses is taking place. |
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SPARROW CABIN: Recently saved from demolition
the Sparrow Cabin was moved to Old Falls Village. Although not currently
available for viewing, restoration of the houses is taking place. |
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on each sketch to view a photo of the building.
