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Local History Round Table Plans

A number of topics that could generate interest and discussion have been suggested to revitalize the activity of periodic local history programs. We enjoyed the History Round Tables that helped gather information for Dorothy Haines' Monona In The Making. This book is still available for $20 and it would make a nice Christmas gift. It is available at the Monona Public Library, Monona City Hall, and, of course, at the Dean House.

A recent email from Mary Lee Rossmaessler requesting a copy of the original picture of the William Schultz farm house reminded us that this house at 4611 Winnequah Road would be a good Round Table subject. This 6 and one half acre truck farm specialized in strawberries and also sold milk and eggs to nearby cottages. The Strawberry-pickers painting below came from 3625 Winnequah the home of the first President of the Village of Monona-Justin Waterman in 1938.Waterman died in 1948 at the age of 54.

There was a fire in 1925 that burned the Schultz garage, but a reproduction was built to replace the garage. We have a brief description of the first floor etc. but, it would be a pleasure to hear memories and details of this still existing Monona Landmark - the Schultz House.

Other Round Table topics could be Blooming Grove Cemetery (also originally named Blooming Grove Commonwealth Cemetery), Farming In An Urban Shadow, Farm Tools and Threshing, Frank Allis Home, etc. What topics do you readers suggest for discussion?

Artist of painting at left not known; photo credit Monona Landmarks Commission.