Hartford History Room

12/29/2024

March 26, 1970 Hartford newspaper

Peace Lutheran School's 1st basketball team
Any of you around today to jump in and give us some stories?

Also left a few ads in from the times--always seems funny to look at now.

12/20/2024

Feeling nostalgic? Scroll through 7 historic holiday scenes from around Washington County 👉 https://thetowerheritagecenter.org/historic-christmas-in-washington-county/

12/09/2024

Wasn't this a cute little store front?!
Downtown Hartford 1923-1931

12/08/2024

Every year, we are fortunate to have visitors from across the US and all over the world! So far in 2024, we've had visitors from 48 states. Vermont and Wyoming are the only states we have not had a visitor from this year. We'd love to check those two states off our list by December 31!

We’re offering free admission to the first person to visit from those two states. Must present a government-issued photo ID from the respective state. See you at the museum!

12/06/2024

Who remembers PA Mueller along Hwy 60/Sumner Street?

12/02/2024

https://youtu.be/Jmt_x_TApb8

Take a look what Joseph C. found on YouTube and wanted to share with all of us.
For those of you who didn’t know….Kissel cars were made right here in Hartford.

Christy McDonald checks out the collection of Kissel cars inside Ron Hausmann's garage.

11/26/2024

Make sure you stop at the Slinger museum these next couple of months and view the incredible Hartford exhibit.
Starting this Sunday.

11/25/2024

60 years ago this week
Fire at the old Sentry building in Hartford.
Equipment Rental is now in this location.

11/18/2024

Hartford Shell Station
Then-Now
(Sorry year unknown)

11/12/2024

Anyone remember when the barn stood there?

10/22/2024

Opening in 1963
Currently in operation at the Silver Bell Motel on Grand Avenue.

10/15/2024

When Plageman-Semler was still on the corner of Main and Sumner (instead of the Mineshaft). Little cold that day (according to the temp on the sign) on Freedom Savings.
December 1980