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We are honored to have been nominated BEST MUSEUM

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Best of the Lakeshore nominations are now closed.
Voting Round: May 1-15, 2025
Winners Announced: July 27, 2025
https://yourchoiceawards.com/manitowoc/
Thank you for casting your vote for The Washington House Museum ❤

We appreciate and celebrate volunteers – today and always. Thank you, Volunteers!

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Sunday, April 27 – Please join us for the Society’s Triannual Meeting

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The First Two Rivers City Council under City Management – May 1, 1925

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The present council-city manager plan was established in Two Rivers on May 1, 1925.*  The council consisted of labor, business and industry representation as follows:

(L-R, seated) Henry E. Zuehl; Peter J. Schroeder; Thomas Gagnon; Dr. A.M. Farrell; Richard H. Biehl, City manager; H. C. Gowran, former mayor; Arnold W. Zander; William R. Kahlenberg; Nic Taddy; Kurt H. Wilke

(L-R standing) F W. Dicke, City Attorney; John G. Weilep, City Clerk; Charles J. Popelka, City Engineer

*Learn more about this form of government from Greg Buckley, City Manager on Sunday, April 27 at 2:15pm  during the Triannual Meeting at The Washington House Museum.

FREE CONCERT featuring the Two Rivers High School Polka Band – Saturday, April 5 @ 4pm – UPDATE: ALL SEATS ARE TAKEN FOR THIS EVENT. Please call 920.793.2490 to be placed on the waitlist.

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Annual RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE Fundraiser – February 15-16 Please call 920.793.2490 to arrange a donation drop-off. ♥

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