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History Timeline
Each month, the Historic Timeline is written by Gerald Neath, and examines important events that happened 10, 25, 50, and 100 years ago.
50 years ago, Keith Knutson (shown on right with Barry Zuerthen) presented at the annual Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquet.
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Historic Timeline
Each month, the Historic Timeline is written by Gerald Neath, and examines important events that happened 10, 25, 50, and 100 years ago.
100 years ago, local businessmen hosted a reception dinner at the Portland Hotel for returning soldiers and sailors. 
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Historic Timeline
Each month, the Historic Timeline is written by Gerald Neath, and examines important events that happened 10, 25, 50, and 100 years ago.
Read about William M. Johnson who has become the only serviceman of the Village of Oregon killed in action during World War I. 
Ice Harvesting
Before refrigerators were common, iceboxes were used. In Oregon, it was Edward and Ernest Culp who cut ice during the winter months from Lake Harriet, just west of Oregon. The ice was stored in an icehouse near the lake, and the blocks were packed in sawdust and straw. When summer arrived the village customers would display a sign indicating the size block of ice they needed that day. The ice wagon would come and cut the ice to the size requested by the customer.
See more interesting information and photos about Ice Harvesting in Wisconsin.
Snow Storms in Oregon’s History
Veteran Information Form
Do you have war or conflict information you could share with us? Download and fill out this form. We welcome your photos and details!
Contact Us
Oregon Area Historical Society
Location: 159 West Lincoln Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Mail: P.O. Box 262, Oregon, WI 53575
608-835-8961
Hours
Tuesdays: 10am – 4pm
Saturdays in June, July, August: 12pm – 4pm
First Saturday of the month Sept-May: noon – 4pm
Arriving from North: Proceed south along Main Street (Cty MM) to the light at Netherwood St. Continue three blocks to Lincoln Street and turn right. Travel one block to Market St. The OAHS building is at the corner of Lincoln and Market.
Arriving from South: Proceed north along Janesville Street, which will join Main St. in the downtown part of the village. Continue north on Main Street to Lincoln Street and turn left. Travel one block to Market St. The OAHS building is at the corner of Lincoln and Market.
