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Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

LCHS owns and manages two museums, Riverside Museum at 401 E. Veterans Drive, and Historic Hixon House Museum at 429 7th St. N. Both are in La Crosse WI.

Lowell Damon House

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Lowell Damon House, completed in 1847, is Wauwatosa, Wisconsin's oldest home and a classic example of colonial architecture. The rear five rooms were built in 1844 for Oliver Damon, who migrated to the Wisconsin Territoy from New Hampshire. In 1846, Oliver's son Lowell constructed the handsome front of the home. Guided tours for groups are available by appointment.