This building was constructed by Fred Linden, a local carpenter. It was operated by John Bublitz and his son Otto as a general store until it was sold in 1918 to another son Oscar. Much of the wood to build the village came from John’s saw mill from . . . — — Map (db m50205) HM
Henry Kolwey, an immigrant from the Duchy of Hanover (present day Germany), established a home on this site in 1857. According to the 1860 census, Kolwey, a master shoemaker, lived and worked here with his wife Anna, their four children, and four . . . — — Map (db m50203) HM
Although not incorporated until 1910, the Village of Thiensville became a settlement in 1842 when John Henry Thien constructed a grist mill. A German “Free Thinker,” Thien disavowed organized religion and banned churches here, attracting . . . — — Map (db m31216) HM
Built on the site of master brewer Charles Engels home. A blacksmith, Gierach was elected first Village President in 1910 and later operated a general store. The Thiensville phone company switchboard operated from the home's kitchen 1908 until 1942. — — Map (db m89170) HM
Lester Loppnow built this vernacular style building in 1947 to house his drug store. Over the years, several prominent businesses occupied this site. Present owner, Mikelle Wiken Flanner restored the building in 2012 and it is now known as . . . — — Map (db m88919) HM
Louis Staudy built this Queen Anne style home for his family in 1907 adjacent to their meat market, smoke and ice house. Later remodeled, the building housed various other businesses and restaurants. Kristina and Phil Eckert now operate a paint your . . . — — Map (db m74028) HM
This Queen Anne style house stands on land originally purchased by John Weston from the U.S. Government in 1839. In 1898, August and Minna Maas built this 17 room home for their family. Otto Bublitz purchased the home in 1907, and it remained in the . . . — — Map (db m89085) HM
The building had a grocery store located on the main floor, with living quarters upstairs, a dumb waiter operated from the basement to the attic. Sold to the Detroye’s in 1955 it was converted to a hardware store. — — Map (db m45355) HM
In 1897 Peter Reimer built this Queen Anne style home. It was purchased in 1907 by Reinholt Gerlach who advocated the incorporation of Thiensville as a village and served as one of the first trustees. In 1975 Dr. Gerald D. Abraham purchased the . . . — — Map (db m74029) HM
In 1919, reversing the long standing community sentiment against formal religion, a small wood-framed mission was built on this site and became Thiensville’s first church. In 1940, this neo-Gothic limestone church replaced it. A school building was . . . — — Map (db m157906) HM
This Queen Anne style structure was built in 1890 as the Van Alten family residence. In the 1900's Nick Wilson converted the home into The Commercial House Saloon and Hotel. Over the Years it remained a tavern and restaurant. In 2014, Barkha and . . . — — Map (db m89167) HM
The building was constructed by Ernst Van Alten as a hotel, tavern, and restaurant. Many of its patrons were customers of the Thiensville Mill. It was later purchased by Louis Kieker Sr. and known as the Kieker Tavern in the 1890s. — — Map (db m89169) HM
Original mill built for John Thien by Henry Hayssen in 1842, and a sawmill in 1843. The grist mill burned in 1874 and was rebuilt in 1876 to 4 stories. It was the largest mill in the area. The present building was built on the 1842 foundation. . . . — — Map (db m50965) HM
Built by Paul Gruenwald in 1927, the Chicago commercial style building featured a bowling alley, pool parlor and a tavern. Of the many owners, the Fetzer family ran it for 37 years as Joe and Elaine’s. Remodeled in 2005 by new owners, Bob and Amy . . . — — Map (db m50204) HM
This two-story art deco style bank building was designed by Albert Moorman and built in 1929 for the second location of the Thiensville State Bank. The building was built on the site of the former Henry J. Thien home. Now known as River Bank . . . — — Map (db m50966) HM
Began operation Dec. 10, 1910 which was the same year the village was incorporated. Organized by John F. Nieman, Otto Bublitz, and D.M. Rosenheimer. It served the citizens well until 1929, when it was moved to 118 Green Bay Road. — — Map (db m45356) HM
Built in 1860 by German immigrant William Zimmermann as his general store and residence. Soon became focal point of village community. Also served as post office and had one of the first telephones in the area.
Aug. 2001 — — Map (db m50964) HM
The fire engine co. was organized in 1857 with John Thien as its captain. Volunteers had horse and hand drawn units in 1914. In 1956 the dept. was moved to larger quarters. The building continued as a community center, office and jail until 1974. — — Map (db m45357) HM
