pinecrest historical society

Preserving the past, for the future.

www.mchistsoc.orgHerald Times reporTer | lakesHore CHroniCle | april 2011

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Manitowoc county Historical society is published by the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Contents of the section are for Herald Times Reporter. No part of this publication may be reproduced,

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Manitowoc County is home to rich heritage and fascinating history. Between our two sites, the Heritage Center (1701 Michigan Avenue) and Pinecrest Historical Village (924 Pinecrest Lane), the Manitowoc County Historical Society works to enrich the quality of life in our community by building connections to the past and providing interactive learning experiences.

The Heritage Center is home to the remarkable Civil War Flag of Company A, hosts our flagship exhibit “What Makes Us Who We Are”, an archaeology exhibit featuring hundreds of Native American artifacts, and our Hungry for History series, which features an exciting educational program and a catered meal. Our staffed research library is available to researchers and history enthusiasts and features thousands of records, photographs, and books.

Located just 3 miles west of Manitowoc on County Highway JJ, Pinecrest Historical Village brings the past to life with over 25 historic buildings includes homes, a one room school, cheese factory, blacksmith shop, and locomotive. Daily visitors can enjoy our ‘Voices from the Past’ audio tour and school or community groups can schedule a guided tour. Families can enjoy our Children’s Discovery Village, which features a picnic area, play set, miniature historical playhouses and a wooden locomotive. The historic playhouses, a log cabin and a one room school house, include items for learning and role play such as school desks, chalk boards, a cook stove, kitchen items and a rope bed. See our calendar of events for our exciting line up of hands on history experiences.

For more information, visit our website, www.mchistsoc.org, call, (920)684-4445, or email [email protected].

the manitowoc county historical societyA PRiVATe, NON-PROFiT ORGANizATiON OPeRATiNG THe HeRiTAGe CeNTeR AND PiNeCReST HiSTORiCAL ViLLAGe

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open year-round, Tuesday thru friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

admission is $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families

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open daily may 1st thru october 24th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

admission is $7 adults, $5 children, $18 families, $6 seniors

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The Manitowoc County Historical Society strives to provide it’s members with a place to discover their heritage, learn about the past, volunteer, and have a positive impact on the community.

your membership is critical to our success as we preserve and promote the history of Manitowoc County through education programs, cultural celebrations, exhibits, and research services.

your membership entitles you to enjoy great benefits:

• Free daily admission to Pinecrest Historical Village and the Heritage Center

• Discounted admission to special events

• Subscription to the Heritage News quarterly newsletter

• Invitation to the Annual Meeting and Banquet

• Free use of the Heritage Center library

• Support of local history education programs

• Learning and community involvement through volunteer opportunities

ConTribuTions are always welCome.we THank you for your supporT!

indicate membership support and return with payment to: MCHS - Membership; 1701 Michigan Avenue; Manitowoc, Wi 54220-3137. Membership benefits include the quarterly newsletter, Heritage News, non-event admission to Pinecrest Historical Village and the Manitowoc County Heritage Center, and reduced admission for MCHS events. As a non-profit organization, MCHS is supported and funded entirely by membership dues, admission fees, publication sales and private contributions to assist in developing educational and cultural programs.

For more information about the Manitowoc County Historical

Society, visit www.mchistsoc.org or call us at (920) 684-4445

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wHen/wHere: Saturday December 10 and Sun. December 11; 11 am to 3 pm at Pinecrest Historical Village

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Workshops at Pinecrest Historical Village

HisToriC CarpenTryConnect with the past by creating an old-fashioned tool box with historic tools and methods.

wHen: Sat. June 11; 9 am to 4 pm.

priCes: $20 MCHS Members, $30 Non-members. Advance registration required

CounTry supperDiscover the art of cooking on a wood stove by creating a full supper and desserts using the oven and stovetop of our historic stoves.

wHen: Sat. August 27; 3 pm to 7 pm.


blaCksmiTHingLearn the basic techniques of blacksmithing and create your own project to take home.

wHen: Sat. October 8; 9 am to 4 pm.


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Homegrown HeriTage breakfasTenjoy a country breakfast of locally produced foods in support of local history preservation.

wHen/wHere: Saturday June 25; 8 to 10 am at Pincrest Historical Village

priCes: $10 adults, $6 children (ages 6-17)

german fesTivalCelebrate Manitowoc County’s German heritage with music by Die Tiroler Musikanten, German food and beer, craft demonstrations, family activities, and an evening dance with the Jerry Schneider Band.

wHen/wHere: Saturday July 9; Noon to 8 pm

at Pinecrest Historical Village


fall HarvesT fesTival and barn danCeTake a break from the fall harvest and enjoy a day of discovery and an evening barn dance. enjoy great food, family activities, historic craft demonstrations, and live music. Join us in the beautiful Nennig Dance Pavilion from 5 to 8 pm for a barn dance featuring the Twin Hill String Band and callers Bob and Pat Kelm.

wHen/wHere: Saturday, September 24; Noon to 8 pm at Pinecrest Historical Village


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wHen/wHere: Monday May 30; 9 am to Noon at the Heritage Center

Horse-drawn daysPart of our Hungry for History Series; Author Jerry Apps pairs lively historic narrative with reminiscences about his boyhood on the family farm in Wisconsin to paint a vivid picture of a bygone time. A catered meal will follow.

wHen/wHere: Saturday August 13; 5:30 pm at the Heritage Center

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maniTowoC’s murder mysTeryPart of our Hungry for History Series; Follow the story of the city of Manitowoc’s first murder. A catered meal will follow.

wHen/wHere: Saturday October 22; 5:30 at the Heritage Center


remembering THe ‘60sPart of our Show-Me Saturday series; Relive the 1960s with toys, games, clothing, entertainment and a local look at our County.

wHen/wHere: Sat. November 5; 10 am to 2pm Heritage Center


an evening wiTH mrs. linColnPart of our Hungry for History Series; Listen to the story of Mrs. Lincoln, portrayed by Jessica Michna, with a catered meal to follow.

wHen/wHere: Saturday November 12; 5:30 at the Heritage Center

priCes: $20 - Advance registration required

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Visitor servicesPublic rest rooms (R) are located behind the General Store (12) and at the west end of the grounds across the road from the Kunze House (4). Drinking water is available at the Welcome Center (1). emergency telephone calls can be made at the Welcome Center (1). Picnic areas are located east of the Vetting House near the red pine grove and in the Children’s Discovery Village.. No open fires are permitted. Lost and Found articles can be recovered at the Welcome Center (1). Pinecrest is a smoke-free facility. No food or drink in buildings. Pets not allowed. An automated external defibrillator is located in our Gift Shop Welcome Center (1).

your audio GuideThe number for each building

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1: welCome CenTerBegin your journey through Manitowoc County’s past here.

2. veTTing HouseThis one-story frame ranch-style house was built in 1956 by Hugo and eleanor Sorenson Vetting and now serves as an administration building. The Vetting family generously donated their 40-acre farm to the Manitowoc County Historical Society for Pinecrest Historical Village in 1970. An additional 18 acres of land at Pinecrest was acquired through the generosity of Wilber A. Symes in 1991 with two more acres donated by Arno and Lilah Pleuss in 1992.

3. Helle-THompson HouseThis log house was built around 1851 by Norwegian pioneer Thomas Helle southeast of Valders. it was passed on to his sons, thus the originating name Tom’s son or Thompson. The building was donated by Michael Propson. it was rebuilt by Hugo Vetting and Al Bartel in 1972. Sponsored by Armond and ione Kueter.

4. kunze House & smokeHouse A log house built in the old world style between 1855 and 1860 by Bohemian immigrant Joseph Kunze in the town of Newton. it was donated by the Robert Luebke family in 1976. Restoration was conducted by the Junior Service League of Manitowoc County. The Smokehouse is an original log smokehouse built in 1896 by Gustave Petzold near Kiel. it was donated by Clara Klitch Lang.

5. sorenson HouseBuilt between 1855 and 1870, this log house was purchased by Jens Sorenson in 1901. The Sorenson family lived in the home until 1944. it was the childhood home of eleanor Sorenson Vetting. The building was donated by Spancrete, inc. in 1970 and refurbished by the Sorenson family.

6. sHadyside sCHool This was a one-room rural school in the town of Manitowoc Rapids from 1872 to 1956. it was formerly located on Highway 151 about two miles west of Silver Lake College. it was donated by the Town of Manitowoc Rapids in 1976 with moving and refurbishing sponsored by the Rahr Foundation. it is Sponsored by Roman and Karyl Rommelfanger in honor of Manitowoc County’s teachers.

7. niles CHurCH & CemeTeryThis replica of a country church yard cemetery contains authentic tombstones, including that of Civil War veterans erick Olson of Cato and John D. Woodcock from the Town of Rockland donated by area monument dealers and individuals. Many of the inscriptions are in German

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and Czech. There are no burials at Pinecrest. This Presbyterian Church, built in 1896, was formerly located on Highway 151 between Valders and Chilton. it served town of Rockland and eaton settlers. it was moved to Pinecrest in 1972 and restored by the First Kiwanis Club of Manitowoc. it is available for weddings. Sponsored by John and Bernie zimmer.

8. nennig danCe pavilionOriginally located in Cleveland, Wisconsin, the Nennig Dance Pavilion was built around 1900 and hosted a number of picnics and dances. After being donated by Leroy ertel, the octagon pavilion was moved to Pinecrest in October 2003. Today, the pavilion hosts the Manitowoc County Historical Society’s German Fest and Barn Dance. Sponsored by Cleveland State Bank.

9. Two Creeks Town HallThis one-story frame town hall, built in the 1890s, served Two Creeks area residents. it was donated by the Town of Two Creeks in 1991 and moved in 1992. Sponsored by Point Beach energy Center.

10. roCkwood fire HouseThis brick veneer building was built in 1926 for the Rockwood Volunteer Fire Dept. Donated by Vincent and Agnes Miller of Rockwood, moving costs were paid by the Manitowoc County Firefighters Association. Sponsored by Kaminski and Pozorski, Attorneys and Counselors.

11. rank dressmakers sHopThis small one-story frame commercial building from about 1897 was once the dressmaking shop of Mrs. Francis Rank, one of the several seamstresses in Manitowoc at the turn-of-the-century. The building housed the Phalen Plumbing Co. from 1908 to 1964, then served as the Worthington Realty and income Tax Service office until 1992. it was donated by the Capitol Civic Centre. Sponsored by the Florence and Leon Balaban Families.

12. general sToreThis one-story general store was originally located in Clarks Mills. Built sometime in the 1870’s, the building features a boomtown facade, recessed doorway and hardwood floors.

13. village meaT markeT Depicting a small town meat market, this exhibit was made possible by artifacts donated by the Dramm family and artifacts and funds from the Chermak family who operated a meat market on North 8th Street in Manitowoc.

14. newTon sTaTe bankThis building served as the Newton State Bank from 1921 to 1942. its interesting history includes an unsolved bank robbery during which the safe was torched with a loss of $4,000. it was donated by the Mid-

Lakes Farm Service Co-op in 1982. The building is sponsored by Bank First National.

15. law offiCeBuilt in the 1920s and used as a barbershop in Manitowoc, this building now depicts a law office of the early 1900s. Among the furnishings is the desk of Circuit Court Judge Schlichting. it is sponsored by the Manitowoc County Bar Association.

16. CHeese faCToryAccording to oral history, cheese was made in this building in the 1890’s by Tina Lulloff in the town of Schleswig. The building is sponsored by Pine River Pre-Pack.

17. farm maCHinery buildingHome to farm implements such as corn shellers, grinders, wagons, plows threshing machines, and plows, the Farm Machinery Building is a tribute to our agricultural heritage.

18. saloon This building was once a home built by edward Fritzi in 1866. it was donated by the Carstens family in 1978 and depicts a saloon on the first floor. Sponsored by Saucy’s Sports Bar.

19. doCTor & denTisT offiCe The second floor of the Saloon building is home to a doctor and dentist’s office.

20. blaCksmiTH sHopThis building originally served as a granary and farm storage building on a farm in Francis Creek. it was moved to Pinecrest in 1976 and converted to a blacksmith and wagon shop. Many of the tools and equipment were donated by the Anton Witt family who operated a blacksmith shop built in 1909 on Menasha Avenue at Four Corners in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. it is fully operational with demonstrations each year. Moving and restoration was sponsored by the J.J. Stangel Co. of Manitowoc. The shop is sponsored in memory of Ambrose V. Kaltenbrun, Kaltenbrun Manufacturing Company.

21. CarpenTer and Joiner sHopOur newest exhibit, the carpenter’s shop is housed in the north end of our blacksmith shop building. The exhibit depicts the shop of a general carpenter and includes tools for barn building, cabinet making, and other standard woodworking tools.

22. Harness & sHoe sHopBuilt around 1900, this building served as a meat market in Valders. it was later moved and used as an office at Valders, then moved to Pinecrest in 1973. it depicts the harness and shoe repair shop of Wenzel and ed Sykora of Tisch Mills. Basic equipment and tools were donated by Joyce Sykora.

23. Collins depoTThis is a Soo Line depot built in 1896 at Collins. Passenger service ceased in the mid-1930s and freight in 1950. it was donated by the Clipper City Model Railroad Club. Sponsored by Collins State Bank.

24. loComoTive, Tender, flaTCar & CabooseThe 44-ton steam locomotive No. 321, one of the first six-wheel switch engines, and coal tender were built in 1887 at the Rhode island Locomotive Works. They were donated by Robert Miller of Milwaukee. The 16-ton caboose No. 99006 was built in 1886 by Barney and Smith of Chicago for the Wisconsin Central Railway, predecessor of the Soo Line. Sponsored by Suzanne e. Bare.

25. sawmillThis sawmill was built in 1927, east of Mishicot, by John Benzinger. in 1932, it was purchased by Pete, Alvin and emil Rehrauer and moved to Pinecrest in 1979.

26. CHildren’s disCovery villageA brand new attraction in 2010, children and families can share a picnic lunch, play historic games and explore playhouses full of educational activities.

27. mCallisTer HouseClosed for Restoration. This Greek Revival style farm house was built-ca. 1870 by Hiram McAllister on Plank Road, west of Four Corners, on a 178-acre farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. Hiram McAllister was one of the first farmers in the county. Subsequent land owners included John Landreth, Henry and August eberhardt and Agon Haupt. Donated by Don and Richard Haupt and evelyn (Haupt) Carstens families in 1997. See page 10 for more information on this building’s restoration progress.

28. naTure TrailThis self-guided nature trail features a pond, native plants and trees, stump puller and the Village millstones used for grinding wheat into flour. Along the winding path down to the Bee House is a natural prairie, offering a glimpse of the landscape enjoyed by Manitowoc County’s first settlers.

29. sladky bee House This honey house was built in the 1920’s in the town of Shoto. it contains information on bees and honey production as well as beekeeping equipment such as veils, gloves, smokers, hives and an extractor. Sponsored by JoAnn Noffke in loving memory of her grandparents, Gustav A. and emma Wicke.

30. gifT sHopBuilt in 1866, this building was the home of Ludwig and elizabeth Sieker’s family until 1908. it was used as a summer kitchen by Willie Scharmm until being converted into a garage in 1942. Donated by Don and Arlene Umnus in 1979, it serves as a gift shop featuring a variety of books on local history, historic games, and gift items.

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The Manitowoc County Historical Society

is committed to utilizing the knowledge

and talents of our community to support

our mission. Volunteers serve as a critical

component of our educational programs,

research efforts, building and grounds

maintenance, and operations. The volunteer

program provides the structure and support

to ensure a positive experience for our

volunteers. For information on all of our

great volunteer opportunities, call MCHS at

(920) 684-4445.

eduCaTion

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• Civil War Program Instructor

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• Research Library

• Pinecrest Gift Shop Host

• Collections Management

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• Pinecrest Building Cleaning

• Pinecrest Building Upkeep

(painting, minor repairs, etc.)

• Grounds Improvement (gardening,

landscaping, special projects)

speCial evenTs

• Food Service

• Baking

• Building Host

• Craft Demonstration

• Event Planning Committee

• Flyer Delivery

“I choose to volunteer at MCHS because I feel what I do here benefits the people of the County and is appreciated by staff, other volunteers, and the community.”

- Lisa, a research library volunteer

mchs Volunteers… make a Difference!

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A One-of-a-Kind Shopping Experience . . .

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Don't forget to visit our Clearance Corner while you are here!


WherehistoryLives.org is a new website that features a portal of information for those interested in Manitowoc County history. There you can discover our many amazing museums, explore fascinating historical places, dig into your family history and find out about upcoming historical events and exhibits.

Nearly 20 organizations from across Manitowoc County are represented on the site, which was made possible from a generous donation from the Wisconsin Historical Society. The grant was given in conjunction with the 2009 release of the Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Historical Society production “Hometown Stories: Manitowoc/Two Rivers.

if you have lived in Manitowoc County your whole life, have moved here, or are just visiting, you are sure to discover something new at WhereHistoryLives.org.

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Visit us in 2011 to experience our all new Children’s Discovery Village and family picnic area. The area features picnic tables, a play set, a wooden locomotive, and playhouses inspired by our village buildings. Children can explore history and role play as they take a break from their tour. Families can extend their museum experience by packing a picnic lunch and planning extra time for their children to visit their own museum.

Major gifts and contributions to the project have been given by Bank First National, the Kallies Charitable Trust, the Stangel Fund, Heartland Play Systems, Braun Building Center, Lakeshore Technical College, Lowe’s of Manitowoc, Lakeland Landscape, Jim’s excavating and Lakeshore Forest Products. The project was made possible through the special efforts of the Chamber of Manitowoc County’s Leadership Program.

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Believed to be the oldest standing farmhouse in Manitowoc County, the McAllister Home will soon become the new Welcome Center at Pinecrest Historial Village. The structure was moved to the Village in August 1998 and over the last few months work as the new Welcome Center has been making remarkable progress. Local architect Tony Fodden has developed a detailed plan for the restoration of the McAllister House Welcome Center which, when complete, will include an A.D.A. compliant welcome center, gift shop, exhibit space, restrooms and a classroom. The second floor will include a kitchenette, offices, and storage space.

THe HisTory

The McAllister Farmhouse was located on Plank Road in Manitowoc Rapids. it was built by Hiram McAllister, one of the first settlers of Manitowoc County, who came to the area in 1837. After working his 178-acre farm for many years, McAllister returned to New york State in the 1870s. Other owners of the property included John Landreth, Henry and August eberhardt, and Agon Haupt. The home was donated to the Manitowoc County Historical Society in 1997 by the Haupt family.

ways To ConTribuTe

Please consider contributing to the restoration of the McAllister House Welcome Center. Donations of any amount can be made to the Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Avenue, Manitowoc. We also invite the community to show their support in the preservation efforts of this historic structure by purchasing a brick that will create a walkway to the new Welcome Center. (information on the brick program is on page 11)

please help us raise the final $50,000 we need to reach our $200,000 goal.

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The Niles Church, built in 1896 as the First Presbyterian Church, was moved to Pinecrest

Historical Village from it’s original location west of Valders, Wisconsin.

Moved to the Village in 1972, The Niles Church is now used for weddings, meetings, and

educational programs.

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the wedding couple to ensure a memorable and historic day.

Weddings are available on weekends from May 1st to October 24th. For more information,

call the Manitowoc County Historical Society at (920) 684-4445.

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call us at (920) 684-4445

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