Little Red Schoolhouse Museum - Tomah WI
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A bit of the past comes alive when you enter the door of the Little Red Schoolhouse, located in Gillett Park on Tomah's superior Avenue.
Waymark Code: WMAT83
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 02/21/2011
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The Little Red Schoolhouse Museum was originally known as Watermill School built in 1864 and was located on County Road "G", five miles northeast of Tomah, WI.
The land for the school was leased from the King Family until 1899 when it was purchased from an estate. The name watermill was given because the school was built near the Mill Creek and the Mill that was constructed for the lumber industry.
Watermill was the first school on the area to supply free textbooks, beginning in 1912. In 1914, an entry was added to the school building, this is the only addition that occurred. The school was closed in 1965, purchased by the city of Tomah and moved to its present location. It was refurnished by the Park board, painted red and set aside as a museum.
The Little Red Schoolhouse Museum opened to visitors in 1967. An attendant is on duty to give a brief history of the school and answer questions. The schoolhouse is in Gillett Park 1318 Superior Avenue, Tomah, WI. You will be intrigued by its charm and enjoy a little history of yesteryears. The wood stove, desk, and other furnishings are all a part of the past. Many volumes of old books line the shelves. Maps and smaller items are on display in wall cases.
Theme:
Cultural History
Street Address:
Gillett Park
1318 Superior Avenue
Tomah, WI 54660
Food Court: yes
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Open Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.
Sundays and Wednesdays 1:00 to 5:00pm, Saturdays 7:00am to Noon.
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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