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The Historic Preservation Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 8:45 a.m. at the Hoard Historical Museum.
The Fort Atkinson Preservation Commission is state-mandated commission, composed of five members appointed to five-year terms by the city manager with the City Council’s approval.
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Water Tower History
HISTORY: The Water Tower is an unused water tower that was built in 1901 in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 2005. It is a 112 feet (34 m)-tall structure: a 78 feet (24 m) cream brick masonry base supports a 33 feet (10 m) […]
More Fun Finds in “Fort”
After leaving the Hoard Museum I saw an unusual shape against the sky and ordered my driver to investigate. Wayne and I pondered it for a moment and decided it must be a water tower, even though there were windows. (Read More…) http://nomadicnewfies.blogspot.com/2013/01/more-fun-finds-in-fort.html
2020 Historic 1901 Water Tower Open Houses and Tours
1901 Water Tower Open Houses are held the first Saturday of the month, May-October, and on the 4th of July. (Weather Permitting) Other tours are by appointment. Please contact the Hoard Historical Museum at 920-563-7769, or info@hoardmuseum.org to reserve your spot. Upcoming Dates for Water Tower Tours: Saturday, August 7, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, […]
