Waunakee and Westport / Katie Brenner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brenner, Katie., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Historic buildings--Wisconsin--Waunakee--Pictorial works.

Historic buildings.

Historic buildings--Wisconsin--Westport (Township)--Pictorial works.

Waunakee (Wis.)--Buildings, structures, etc--Pictorial works.

Waunakee (Wis.).

Waunakee (Wis.)--History--Pictorial works.

Westport (Wis. : Township)--Buildings, structures, etc--Pictorial works.

Westport (Wis. : Township).

Westport (Wis. : Township)--History--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations, portraits.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., [2012]

Summary:

Situated within Westport Township's expansive prairies along Six Mile Creek, the village known as Waunakee began as a country road with only a school and blacksmith shop. Because of the initiative of a few citizens, the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad decided to locate its depot on that dirt road. Established in 1871, the village of Waunakee sprang up almost immediately and continued to grow and thrive for the subsequent 140 years. Follow the development of the historic village as it unfolds through photographs, many of which were passed down from generations of centennial families who settled in the area. Witness how locals shipped agricultural products and traveled at the Waunakee depot. Discover Waunakee and Westport's best-known citizens, including a famous Victorian poet, a physician who practiced for over 70 years, and a renowned pilot who became president of an airline.

Contents:

Railroad

Business

Farming

Churches

Schools

Houses

People

Community.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 126) and index.

OCLC:

885210232