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Part of the Dairy Day Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note the Coast to Coast Hardware store in the background.

Madison Zor Shrine mopeds take part in the Dairy Day Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note in the background the Gambles store, Schwake Drug store, Flynns Bar, and at the far right Dedrick Hardware.

"Charcoal Burner" 1957 Chevolet drag race car owned by Carl Schultz at right in photo, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

"Charcoal Burner" 1957 Chevolet drag race car owned by Carl Schultz, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Bob Keen, longtime Brodhead, Wisconsin High School staff member. Vocational Agriculture, Biology, and FFA Advisor. Shown here on trip to National FFA Convention at Kansas City, MO.

Tom Riese of Brodhead, Wisconsin at Gettysburg Battlefield in Gettysburg, PA.

Brodhead, Wisconsin High School staff member George Bull at Gettysburg, PA.

John F. Kennedy grave site in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

Bobby Kennedy grave site in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA.

Ann Schwartz with a peace sign made of snow at 801 East Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The front of the Emma Leaderman home at 801 East Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The back of the Emma Leaderman home at 801 East Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

A team of horses and bobsled tied behind the Harris House in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

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.

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.

Steve Benton long time staff member of the high school in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Civics, Driver's Ed., and Guidance Counselor.

In celebration of the 125th anniversary of Brodhead, Wisconsin, a large birthday cake was served at Putnum Park. Kristen Schwartz at left and Aaron Schwartz enjoy a slice of birthday cake.

The Fireman's Auxiliary march in the Fourth of July Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. At left is Nancy Lentz, at right is Phyllis Shrier.

The Brodhead, Wisconsin Junior High School band marches in the Fourth of July Parade. Jennifer Carson is in the foreground, Steve Share at right.

The sanctuary of the United Methodist Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin decorated for Christmas.

Woman in period dress with the First Brigade Band in South Side Park, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band marches in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band marches in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band marches in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Live nativity in the lawn of the old Congregational UCC church in Brodhead, Wisconsin

Live nativity in the lawn of the old Congregational UCC church in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Ladies in period custome with the First Brigade Band in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Cal Schaver dressed as a Pony Express Rider as part of a stewardship campaign at the Brodhead, Wisconsin United Methodist Church.

Live nativity in the lawn of the old Congregational UCC church in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band marches in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band marches in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Tornado damaged barn on the Ralph Schwartz farn in Decatur Township, one mile west of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Tornado damaged barn on the Ralph Schwartz farn in Decatur Township, one mile west of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band plays at the band stand in South Side Park at Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band plays at the band stand in South Side Park at Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band marches in South Side Park in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Notice Art's Texaco station in the background.

Brodhead United Methodist Church young adult fellowship on a walk along the Race to the Decatur dam. Front row from left: Bob Woelky, Joyce Woelky (Steiner), Zane Dennick-Ream. Back row from left: Ken Petersen, Marcia Petersen, Gene Prudhon, Carol…

Edward H. Brodhead, chief engineer for the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad, promised to donate a bell to the first church built in the new town if the town were named after him. The Methodist Episcopal Church was the first to complete a church…

Dr. John Logan Fleek, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Family doctor for A.N. Lawton family.

The Brodhead, Wisconsin Fire Department in 1912. Front row, left to right; Rex Bucklin, Jake Losey, Bert Pierce, A. N. Lawton, Fred Warren, Lou Blake. Second row; Andrew Douglas, Merritt Emery, Chas. Fuller, L. E Ward, Elmer Dedrick, Chas. Atkinson,…

Frank and Otto Lentz strike a formal pose.

The Milwaukee Road train depot in Brodhead, Wsconsin with worker's cars parked in front.

The Milwaukee Road train depot in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Portrait of a young Frank Lucas of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Portrait of Ms. Jennie Taft.

The Jacob Marty Wholesale Cheese Company building in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The building is still standing on the corner of 11th Street and West Third Avenue. In later years, circa 1960-1970s it was used for cold storage by Goldenrod Creamery. It was…

First Brodhead Catholic Church. This was originally a school built in the 1850's. It was purchased and remodeled into the Catholic Church in 1867. The first Mass in Brodhead was held for the benefit of the railroad employees in 1857. This building…

Spectators watch as a balloon is inflated at Putnam North Side Park in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

In the fall of 2021 it was determined that the roof of the courthouse needed to be replaced. Since the courthouse is an historic building and wanting to keep it as close as possible to the original structure, Renaissance Historic Exteriors was…

The dedication of The Brodhead Community Cabin at the School District of Brodhead Arboretum. The arboretum is located at the intersection of 25th Street and West 5th Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The cabin was the original Henry Clay Putnam Cabin…

The Board of Directors for the Brodhead Historical Society break ground for the new Knight Addition to the historical museum in Brodhead, Wisconsin. L-R Dolores Alsteen, Holly Everson, Vice President Dennis Schwartz, President Jaine Winters,…

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.

The Brodhead power plant after it was abandon. The building no longer exists. For more information see item #3208.