The Brookfield Scene
Janet, a Town of Brookfield resident, has lived in the Elmbrook area for nearly 40 years and is an avid gardener and volunteer. Her blog focuses on the city and town of Brookfield – past, present and future.
Children's Antique Toys Coming Soon
By Janet Wintersberger
Tuesday, Jul 3 2007, 09:08 PM
The Elmbrook Historical Society will have a new exhibit at the Dousman Stagecoach Inn in Brookfield starting August 5. The “Children’s Antique Toys” display is being curated by Marion Bruhn. It features toys from the 1900s to 1950.
Both boys and girls will enjoy seeing the simple toys that children treasured years ago. The child’s play exhibit is sure to bring joy to parents and grandparents as they reminisce about their childhood days.
The treasure chest of toys will be found within a treasure of its own – the Greek Revival Inn that is on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1843 Inn has been fully restored to its stagecoach days when people traveling between Milwaukee and Watertown stayed overnight.
The Dousman Stagecoach Inn is open for public guided tours on the 1st and third Sundays of the month, from 1 to 4 p.m. It is located at 1075 Pilgrim Parkway (between Bluemound and Gebhardt Roads). Admission is $4 Adults, $3 Seniors (60 plus), $1 Children and $10 Families. Private group tours are available on request, and box lunches are optional.
Please call the Elmbrook Historical Society (262 782 4057) if you would like to share pre-1950 toys for this exhibit.
