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 after graduation. She worked with the manager, Ed. Weber and linemen like Clarence Oestreich and … Continue reading →
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 (Zander) Stoeger managed to get us all together. Her brother Karl, from Arlington, VA, was … Continue reading →
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 a place where young travelers could stay cheaply with dormitory style arrangements. I was surprised … Continue reading →
At the April 2022 Quarterly Meeting of the Two Rivers Historical Society, Mark Grams was elected Board President. Mark’s story is an interesting one. He grew up in Watertown, Wisconsin. At age 17, he joined the Marines and served on … Continue reading →
See it only at the Washington House Museum, 1622 Jefferson Street, Two Rivers! To commemorate local blues legend and Two Rivers native, Bryan Lee, the display will be accessible for public viewing the entire Festival weekend, July 8-10. Two Rivers … Continue reading →
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with a Trip to Two Rivers, Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae! This article originally appeared in “Go Valley Kids” on June 26, 2022. We sincerely thank Jennifer Much, travel writer for “Go Valley Kids” … Continue reading →
