Recent FWHS Projects and Accomplishments

FRIENDS, you have been busy! Here are some of your recent projects and accomplishments:

-Restored 5 paintings important to Wisconsin’s history and a parlor piano at Wade House in Greenbush (in partnership with Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association)

-Provided 2 equally rare Steipp Brewery steins, an embossed bottle, and an antique Steipp Brewery advertising/serving tray to Black Point Estate, Lake Geneva. Restored furnishings including a show-place pool table and outdoor seating

-Purchased period artifacts, with emphasis on time-correct fabrics, for restoration of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Old World Wisconsin, Eagle

-Provided updated state-of-the-art electronics and conference room furniture for the Sellery Room at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison

-National History Day award sponsors, inclusive of the Dr. Fannie Hicklin travel stipend for advancement to National competition

-“Hands on History” sponsors, 4th grade, Ashland

-Restored piano and floor model stereo card viewer at Rock County Historical Society, Janesville

-H.H. Bennett Studio, Wisconsin Dells grant awarded for antique backdrop and front drop-cloth replacement

-Provided history-compatible furnishings for Stonefield Village, Cassville

-Funded the restoration of a horse-drawn Doctor’s buggy, a vintage bicycle salvation, and inventory assistance at the Gift Shop at Old World Wisconsin, Eagle

-And much more!

 

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