Youth Hostel in Two Rivers, Wisconsin – Part One
Story by Jeanne Mease, April 2022 When I think of a youth hostel my memories go back to my college semester abroad. A hostel was
The Two Rivers Historical Society features:
- The Washington House Museum
- Ed Berners' Ice Cream Parlor
- Historic Farm Museum
- Lester W. Bentley Art Collection
The Two Rivers Historical Society is comprised of Individual members dedicated to preserving the unique history of Two Rivers, Wisconsin. New members are always welcome.
We welcome you to enjoy warm smiles and cool summer temperatures, friendly people, scenic rivers and beautiful Lake Michigan.
Though not part of the Two Rivers Historical Society, both Rogers Street Fishing Village and Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, are also integral to our community.
Our Mission
The mission of the Two Rivers Historical Society is to acquire, record, preserve, and exhibit the distinct physical and cultural history of Two Rivers to educate and inspire present and future generations.
The Washington House Museum & Visitor Center
Learn about Two Rivers history, tour our historic ballroom, enjoy ice cream.
Lester W. Bentley Art Collection
Our collection of paintings by prominent Two Rivers artist Lester W. Bentley.
Historic Farm Museum
Displays of farm equipment and other reminders of Wisconsin’s rural farm heritage.
Enjoy Ice Cream
Ed Berners’ Ice Cream Parlor at The Washington House serves delicious ice cream treats.
Enjoy a Little History
Youth Hostel in Two Rivers, Wisconsin – Part Two
By Jeanne Mease, July 2022 The story continues… On June 14, 2022, I visited the Zander farmhouse on Maplewood Road north of Two Rivers. Laura
Operator, can you help me place this call?
Norma (Nelson/Jones) Lutzke was an operator for the Commonwealth Telephone Company. She graduated from Washington High School in 1943, and started working at Commonwealth shortly
People of Two Rivers – Remembering Everett “Butch” La Fond
by Nancy Jo LeClaire Mr. La Fond was born in Two Rivers on January 4, 1900, the son of the late Henry and Minnie Krueger
Milwaukee, Lakeshore and Western Railroad Comes to Two Rivers
This story appeared in the 1936 Centennial newspaper and celebrated the train service being extended to Two Rivers, but there was more to this story.
German POWs in Manitowoc County?
By Jeanne Mease Why were German prisoners of war here? Photo above with German PWs was taken east of Steiners Corners near Mishicot. The young
Who Ya Going to Call?
By Holly Engelland, August 2022 In grade school Susie Carron and I made a “telephone” which consisted of two cans and a taut string. This
The Rocks of Neshotah Park
By Holly Engelland As a parent, I brought my children to the rocks where they loved to play, and now my grandchildren experience the magic of the
What’s Old is New Again? or Deja Vu?
By Lee Mueller As I write this story, in mid-May 2020, we are about 3-4 months into the Covid-19 outbreak. It’s been quite the eye