Panoramic view map of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, published by Norris, Wellge & Co. in 1886, reprint.
An article from the Waukesha Freeman, dated September 25, 1924 gives an interesting account of the history of Menomonee Falls. Many of the names mentioned as early pioneers appear on the list of indexed businesses and residences. We have provided an excerpt below: Features numbered & lettered references to the following locations: A. German Evangelical Association Church. B. Lutheran Church. C. English Methodist Church. D. Public School. E. Post Office. F. Temperance Hall. 1. Allen S. Barndt, M. D. 2. Flouring Mill, Lepper & Schlafer, Proprietors. 3. M. F. Lepper, Residence. 4. P. Schlafer, Residence. 5. William L. Nehs, Farmer. 6. George Gessert, Carpenter. 7. H. Felsing, Residence. 8. Reverend F. Klingeberger, Pastor, Lutheran Church. 9. Reverend F. Homuth, Pastor, Evangelical Church. 10. Reverend F. Homuth, Pastor, Evangelical Methodist Church. 11. S. E. Leister, Residence. 12. Frank Koehler, Wagon Maker. 13. W. H. Wells, Pump Factory. 14. Peter Bloedel, Blacksmith. 15. Menomonee Falls Agricultural Works, J. B. Rowell & Co., Proprietors. 16. J. R. Baer & Son, General Merchandise. 17. Milton Barndt, Farmer. 18. Henrici Hotel, J. Henrici, Proprietor. 19. Schmoyer & Nehs, General Merchandise. 20. Saw Mill, Nehs & Schleifer, Proprietors. 21. Walterlin House, F. Walterlin, Proprietor. 22. Sash and Door Factory, J. Banger. 23. Menomonee Lime Kiln & Brick Yard, Fred Thomas, Proprietor. |