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400 Oconto Ave, Peshtigo, WI 54157, United StatesMap
Phone+1 715-582-3244
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  • Suzanne35691
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    Fascinating, Educational

    Fascinating history of a devastating fire (occurring the very same day as the Chicago fire) that consumed the entire town with greater loss of life than that of the Chicago fire. We spoke with a woman...

    Reviewed on Sep 24, 2022
  • SeniorTravelerTF
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    Lots of unrelated attic/basement old junk, a little bit of fire history

    The museum is the same as almost every other town and county museum throughout the country, stuffed with the old junk that people have emptied from their basements, attics and garages. The docent doe...

    Reviewed on Sep 5, 2022
  • Cherrymountain
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    A lot to take in

    It was a tremendous tragedy, what happened during the Peshtigo fire. The museum holds many kinds of relics from the town's past, not just around the time of the fire. Nearby is a cemetery which has a ...

    Reviewed on Oct 10, 2021
  • HTCWI
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    Peshtigo Fire - learn & reflect!

    Often referenced as the ‘Forgotten Fire’ the Peshtigo Fire was devastating - much more do than the Chicago Fire which occurred at the same time! This museum is a memorial of sorts to the Peshtigo Fire...

    Reviewed on Jul 31, 2021
  • Grandsie
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    Must see/read history

    The Peshtigo Fire Museum and the Cemetery are full of history and sadness. The story of the fire and the aftermath is worth your time to hear, read, and see. The museum is also filled with great ite...

    Reviewed on Jun 22, 2021