April 18, 2011
Day 50 of 365 Things To Do in Lake Geneva, WI: Lake Geneva Museum
Step into the Lake Geneva Museum and take a walk on Main Street, Lake Geneva as it was in the late 19th century. Complete with homes, stores and a school room, the museum provides an authentic look at the lifestyles of Lake Geneva during a simpler time. Stroll along and take in the authentic displays including a log cabin, blacksmith shop, dental work station, general store and a fire house complete with a hose wagon from 1890.
Learn about the boats, yachts and private mansions on the lake and how the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad was built to provide transportation from Chicago for wealthy individuals looking for a place to get away from big city life.
Located at 255 Mill Street, in what was once the 1929 Wisconsin Power & Light building, this museum is the product of volunteers spending countless hours to research and gather both items and information, making the museum a great place to learn about and celebrate Lake Geneva’s history.
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