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HISTORY<br />
DISCOVER THE MIDDLETON STORY<br />
It all began in 1832 when a settlement formed at what is now Mendota County<br />
Park & Campground. In 1856, <strong>Middleton</strong> was officially platted, and the village<br />
officially became a city in 1963. Today, the city retains its beautiful historic<br />
charm in important historic sites and buildings, many of which are still<br />
businesses that are open for you to visit. Start your historical journey at the<br />
<strong>Visitor</strong> Center, located in the historic Museum at the Depot. Take a self-guided<br />
tour to learn about the history of <strong>Middleton</strong> and see why it's stronger here.<br />
1847 AT THE STAMM HOUSE<br />
6625 Century Avenue • See map: E11<br />
Restaurant in the historic Stamm House,<br />
<strong>Middleton</strong>’s first official inn.<br />
AMERICAN HOTEL<br />
1904 Parmenter Street • See map: G8<br />
Former site of the American Hotel, built<br />
between 1867 and 1870. The hotel’s<br />
restaurants attracted diners from<br />
Madison.<br />
BLACKSMITH SHOP<br />
2645 Branch Street • See map: E11<br />
Dates to the 1850s. Served travelers<br />
who came to the Stamm House.<br />
CLUB TAVERN<br />
1915 Branch Street • See map: G11<br />
608.836.3773 • clubtavern.com<br />
Built between 1860 and 1880 as the<br />
boarding house and stables for Stamm<br />
House. Club Tavern opened in 1921 and<br />
remained open through Prohibition.<br />
H.G. WOLF HOUSE<br />
7426 Elmwood Avenue • See map: G9<br />
Built in 1868. Saved from the 1900 fire by<br />
putting carpets on the roof and soaking<br />
them with water using a bucket brigade.<br />
LITTLE WHITE CHURCH<br />
ON THE HILL<br />
1720 Aurora Street • See map: G8<br />
Former Union Church, built in 1870 for<br />
$1,800 to serve German Methodists and<br />
Baptists. Later became an American<br />
Legion meeting hall.<br />
MIDDLETON HISTORICAL MUSEUM<br />
(A.K.A. ROWLEY HOUSE)<br />
7410 Hubbard Avenue • See map: G8<br />
608.836.7614 • middletonhistory.org<br />
See exhibits, artifacts and photographs<br />
and learn about the men and women<br />
who built <strong>Middleton</strong>.<br />
MUSEUM AT THE DEPOT<br />
1811 Parmenter Street • See map: G8<br />
800.688.5694<br />
Built in 1856, this depot is on the National<br />
Register of Historic Places and serves as<br />
the <strong>Middleton</strong> <strong>Visitor</strong> Center and home of<br />
the <strong>Middleton</strong> Tourism Commission.<br />
OPERA HOUSE<br />
1827 Parmenter Street • See map: G8<br />
Built in 1855 and included a hotel, saloon<br />
and second-floor opera house, which hosted<br />
medicine shows, masquerades, holiday<br />
dances, political rallies and graduations.<br />
PALMER HOUSE<br />
6707 Century Avenue • See map: E10<br />
Area’s first home, which was built in<br />
1847. The structure you see today was<br />
built in 1858.<br />
PHEASANT BRANCH SCHOOL<br />
6710 Century Avenue • See map: E10<br />
Built in 1896 at a cost of $828. Acquired by<br />
the Veterans of Foreign Wars in 1954.<br />
WHITTLESEY HOUSE<br />
6517 Elmwood Avenue • See map: G11<br />
Built between 1853 and 1855. Was home<br />
to T.T. Whittlesey, a member of Congress<br />
and probate judge. (University Avenue was<br />
once Whittlesey Street).<br />
WIENBERG BUILDING<br />
1828 Parmenter Street • See map: G8<br />
Site of <strong>Middleton</strong>’s first post office. Today<br />
houses popular restaurant Villa Dolce.<br />
Open to the public<br />
Walking tour available<br />
it's stronger here. 23
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