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~~Branstiter Museum~~
Clark County, Wisconsin
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back in time as they walk along wooden sidewalks passing
17 store fronts of early 1900 Greenwood businesses, along
with a church entrance. On their stroll through memory lane,
visitors will see a collection of over 400 items which include
both tools and equipment used in the early dairying and
lumbering days. Along one wall over 170 photographs of early
Greenwood depict people, places, and events. Visitors
will enjoy an antique miniature car collection consisting
of 38 cars and a coin collection with coins dating back
to 1934. Another specialty includes a collection of 238
toy tractors from 11 different manufacturers. A stamp collection
is also available for viewing.
The dream of a local businessman, this building was built
in 1980 to house his many collections. Don Branstiter later
expanded on his project by adding two additions to the building,
with the intention of enjoying it as a retirement project.
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Branstiter passed away suddenly
in 1993. His family donated the museum and its contents to the City of Greenwood
in 1995. The museum is open the Sunday of Dairy Days in June (Usually second weekend)
after the parade until 5 PM.
Then the first SUNDAY in July, August and September. The first Saturday is
incorrect as is the first Saturday in June.
For information or reservations,
contact Dick Adler, 715-267-6459 or Greenwood's City Clerk Loni Klinke, 715-267-6205.
The museum is located at 600 South Main Street on the south edge of Greenwood.
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