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Museum
of Woodcarving
The Museum of Woodcarving displays the work of Joseph T. Barta.
There are 100 life-sized carvings and 400 smaller carvings, all in
religious themes, for visitors to explore.
Address: half mile north of Shell Lake on Hwy. 63 Shell
Lake WI USA 54801
1 715 635-9696
Washburn County Historical Museum
in Shell Lake
This museum was originally a German church but it now has pioneers,
logging, farming and Native memorabilia. A parson's house and one room
school house are also available to be explored.
Address: PO Box 366 Shell Lake WI USA 54871
1 716 635-7996
Spooner Railroad Memories Museum
THE RAILROAD MEMORIES MUSEUM
is housed in the former Chicago & Northwestern Railway depot and has
been transformed into a museum packed with artifacts and memorabilia of
railroad history and is staffed by retired railroaders and volunteers.
Open Memorial Day -Labor Day 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 7 days a week.
Admission is $2; children ages 6-12 pay 50 cents and under 6 free.
Phone (715) 635-2752 or 635-3325
THE WASHBURN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM-SPRINGBROOK
- This Church was originally built in 1906 as the St. Magdalene Catholic
Church. It has been recently restored to reflect its original
turn-of-the-century style. It serves as a church museum and as a local
history museum. Museum hours 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. June through August
Call 715-766-3876. If no answer, leave message, your call will be
returned.
WASHBURN
COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM- Located
in Shell Lake, the museum was a century old German church which now
houses pioneer, logging, farming and native American memorabilia. A
parson's house and one room school house are also on the premises. There
are extensive local history and genealogical files, and a multi-volume
library of regional history. There are lots of scheduled events during
the Spring through Fall seasons. Check the
Calendar of Events.
Washburn County Historical Society
PO Box 366
Shell Lake, WI 54871
Phone:715-635-7996
Other Historical Societies
Gordon-Wascott Historical Society
15785 S Newsome Rd
Minong, WI 54859
Phone:715-466-2268
Stone Lake Area Historical Society
PO Box 95
Stone Lake, WI 54876
Phone: 715-865-4734
Log Museum, Main Street, Birchwood
Howard Morey Homestead
Park Avenue, Birchwood
The Log Museum holds a collection of logging memorabilia as well as
a hand carved replica of a
logging camp operation. The Morey house was
originally built in 1901, and with many additions was finally completed
in 1908. Howard Morey's parents bought the house for $304.07. In 1924
Howard left Birchwood for Chicago to pursue his piloting career; three
years later he began an airline shuttle service between Madison and
Chicago. Over the next 40 years Howard Morey continued to make a
significant difference in Wisconsin aviation, including training pilots
for World War II. His home was donated to the Birchwood Historical
Society in 1995. The home is undergoing restoration to return it to its
original appearance and to preserve the memory of Howard Morey. Hours
for both Museums are Memorial Day through Labor Day, Friday & Saturday
1-4pm, or by appointment.
Birchwood Area Historical Society
PO Box 247
Birchwood, WI 54817715-354-7300
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