Directory of Wisconsin Local Historical Societies
Dells Country Historical Society (CE)
Society Information
714 Broadway
Non-deliverable address
Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965
Phone: (608) 254-2254
714 Broadway is NON-DELIVERABLE--Not a mailing address. Mailing can be sent to:
Dells Country Historical Society, PO Box 674, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Society President
John Campbell
912 Pine Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965
Phone: (608) 254-7816
* Bowman House Historical Museum
Carol Burgess
714 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, 53965
Phone: (608) 254-2254
Open June 15-Aug 31, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1-4pm or by appointment. Free admission, donations for upkeep appreciated. Call Carol Burgess (608) 254-7075
Located in Bowman Park. Built in 1904, the Bowman House is an example of Prairie Style Architecture. Used as a vacation home for working women from the late 1930's to mid 1970's, today it houses General Joseph Bailey's "Thanks of Congress" and commendation by Abraham Lincoln for his Civil War feats. Many artifacts of General Baileys are on display. This lovely home with its restored wood floors retains a lived in quality, antique furnishings from local families and memorabilia.
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