Author : Waseca County Historical Society
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439630275
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)
Book Synopsis Waseca County, Minnesota by : Waseca County Historical Society
Download or read book Waseca County, Minnesota written by Waseca County Historical Society and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2003-04-04 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Waseca County, Minnesota, is comprised of a number of unique communities-Alma City, New Richland, Waldorf, Otisco, Janesville, Palmer, and the county seat of Waseca-each adding to the county's rich history and remarkable scenic beauty. The county can boast of nine architectural gems on the National Register of Historic Sites. These distinctive landmarks include the Richardsonian Romanesque-style Waseca County Courthouse, the Greek Revival-style Janesville Public Library, and the Gothic Revival-style Vista Lutheran Church in Otisco Township. Historic houses include the P.C. Bailey House, built in 1868 and one of Waseca's oldest homes, as well as the R. Percy Ward House, home to one of the area's most prominent turn-of-the-century businessmen. With over 200 vintage photographs Waseca County showcases not only the buildings and businesses of this historic county, but also the people who helped contribute to its growth and prosperity, people whose devotion to education, history, and a sense of community continues to grow.