year: 2026

Endangered: White Springs Supper Club

The White Springs Ballroom opened in 1936 on Hwy. 18 just west of McGregor. It was the idea of Archie Fritz who wanted to capitalize on interest in the white sand caves located in the cliff in the back of his property. The hand-hewn caves were originally built to provide cold beer storage for the [...]

Endangered: Meyers Farmstead District within Pleasant Grove Heritage Park

Jacob Meyers, the son of one of Lisbon’s earliest settlers, bought this farmstead which sits on the town’s outskirts in 1881. His son, John, eventually took over the farming operations until retiring in 1940. The Meyers family raised hogs, cattle, and dairy cows as well as crops. After 1940, the Meyers family retained ownership but [...]

Endangered: 100-102 N. Main Street, Conrad

For over a century, this downtown property has continuously served as a hub for local commerce and community activity in Conrad. Built in the early 1900s, this structure reflects the growth and development of Conrad during the early 20th century. The ornate façade is a blend of Romanesque Revival and Commercial styles and is representative [...]

Endangered: Trinity Church, Forest City

Reputed to be the oldest surviving structure in Winnebago County, this c. 1875 church retains the pews, altar, tin ceilings and flooring from when it was last used as a church. A basement was added to the structure in 1926. It was donated to the Winnebago Historical Society about 10 years ago and since then, [...]

Endangered: Riverton Chautauqua Pavilion

This 12 sided pavilion sits atop a hill in the City Park at Riverton. The open air structure was completed in 1897 and intended to provide a stage for encampments of the newly founded Patriots of America. William Harvey founded the populist organization to advocate for returning to the free coining of silver and support [...]

Endangered: Holliwell Covered Bridge

Spanning the Middle River near Winterset, the Holliwell Covered Bridge is one of five remaining original covered bridges in Madison County. The bridge was completed in 1880 by Harvey P. Jones and George K. Foster at a time when timber truss bridges were practical and economical in areas where wood was plentiful. Having a roof [...]