Middleton, WI » Historic Sites

Historic Sites

Blacksmith Shop

Club Tavern

Duplex

Former Opera House

Gallery, The

General Store

Middleton Historical Museum

Middleton Train Depot & Museum

Palmer House

Pheasant Branch School

Stamm House, The

Whittlesey House

Wolf House

The history of Middleton is reflected in the beautiful historic architecture you’ll see throughout the community. Many of Middleton’s businesses are housed in historic buildings, and Middleton’s neighborhoods feature a number of stunning historic homes. The Middleton Area Historical Society is a great place to learn about the history of the area. Below is a list of Middleton’s most notable historic structures.

2645 Branch Street

This building dates to the 1850s and housed a blacksmith shop that served guests from the Stamm House.

1915 Branch Street
608.836.3773
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The biggest bar in Middleton, with an excellent family restaurant attached. Live music Wednesday through Saturday.

1720 Aurora Street

Once the home of the Union Church, built in 1870 at a cost of $1,800.

1827 Parmenter Street

Built in 1855, this building included a hotel, saloon and second floor opera house.

1904 Parmenter Street

Built on the former site of the American Hotel, which was built between 1867 and 1870.

1819 Parmenter Street

Built in 1856, this general store was known as the “Friendly Store,” due in part to the tavern in the basement.

7410 Hubbard Avenue
608.836.7614
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The building is a historical landmark built in 1867. The museum contains information, collections and artifacts donated by early settlers. Open from 1pm to 4pm Tuesdays and Saturdays from mid-April through mid-October or by appointment for group tours.

1811 Parmenter Street

Built in 1856, this depot was an active passenger station until 1960 and a freight depot until 1975. Today, it is listed on the National Registry and serves as a visitor welcome center and home of the Middleton Tourism Commission.

6707 Century Avenue

The area’s first home. Built in 1847.

6710 Century Avenue

Built in 1896 at a cost of $828.

6625 Century Avenue

Middleton’s first official inn, dating to 1847.

6517 Elmwood Avenue

Built between 1853 and 1855.

25 Bockfest February 25, 2012 Capital Brewery Annual celebration of the release of the season's new batch of bock beer.

29 Middleton Community Orchestra's Winter Concert February 29, 2012, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm Middleton Performing Arts Center The Middleton Community Orchestra's Winter Concert features three works: John Henry by Aaron Copland, Firebird Suite by Igor Stravinsky and Schelomo by Ernest Bloch, with cello soloist Jordan Allen. Jordan Allen began playing the cello at the age of 10 in his native Wisconsin. He has performed in many venues throughout the United States and Canada, including Carnegie Hall. Currently a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a winner of the Collins Distinguished Graduate Fellowship, he plays with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and teaches in the Madison area. Tickets are $10 for general admission. Students and retirement home residents are free. Tickets are available at the door and at Willy St. Coop West. Call 608-212-8690 for more information.

7426 Elmwood Avenue

Built in 1868 and saved from the 1900 fire by putting carpets on the roof and soaking them with water using a bucket brigade.

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