Dodgeville, named after founder and early territorial governor of Wisconsin, Henry Dodge, is home to the state’s oldest functioning courthouse, was once the largest city in Wisconsin, and hosts the state’s grilled cheese championship*. *From competition rules, the sandwich must be at least 60% cheese and processed cheese is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Images are from the Iowa County Historical Society.
Northern Iowa Street with the buildings: Herman Heller Dry Goods, a dentist, Dodgeville Bank also known as the Reese Building, Iowa County Courthouse, Jones and Owens Building, The Auditorium, H. Kelley Real Estate, L. Ryall business, Strong’s Bank ca. 1915.
Iowa Street, including the First National Bank completed in 1919, and the old Dodgeville Bank, also known as the Reese Building. Past these are The Auditorium and Hotel Higbee as well as a drug store called Roberts and Prideaux. ca. 1925
Out of season, but, impressive snowbanks. This postcard shows the impact of winter snow in Dodgeville, Wisconsin in the year 1929.
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