Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:34:22 -0500 Message-ID: <CAOqvhe08+BtqEdRH-fpjz+LXj6iEmYaBeVeFcS7ne-Y3Ek3iYA@mail.gmail.com> Subject: From: "onthelake2 tds.net" <onthelake2@tds.net>
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
*Contact: Greg Loescher, onthelake2@tds.net*
*Scandinavia’s railroad history talk slated for Iola Historical Society o
n
August 11*
Railroad buff and Iola Historical Society board member Doug Watson will
present his program "Scandinavia -- A Railroad Hub" on Saturday, August 11,
at the society’s museum located at 210 Depot Street.
Before explaining through vintage pictures why the small village of
Scandinavia become an important transportation center, a brief background
also with vintage pictures will be given about the Green Bay & Western
Railroads "forefathers." Although 20 some years would eventually pass
before two additional railways would arrive, and depart, Scandinavia's
bustling depot, program attendees will learn about the birth and demise of
these short lines -- the Iola & Northern and the Waupaca-Green Bay.
All aboard at 1 pm. The presentation is free of charge, although goodwill
donations are appreciated.
The Historic Iola Village buildings will also be open for visitors from
noon to 3:00 p.m., except the Iola And Northern Railway depot which is
undergoing restoration to its original design. The other buildings on the
grounds include a replica of a schoolhouse, a 1930s log cabin, the original
Helvetia Town Hall, and the historical society’s museum.
The museum features recently acquired collections such as the Ray Towne
collection of native American artifacts found around Iola and throughout
Waupaca County, and the Bert Stromberg violin collection. Stromberg was a
former constable of Iola who also built violins. Other items of local
historical significance are also on display. Docents will be at each
building to talk about their historic significance and answer any questions
.
For more information, go to www.iolahistoricalsociety.org.
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