The "Woodshed"

and the history of the

Building

Handmade Amish Quilt

 
Welcome to our home page.
We would like to tell you a little about one of the oldest buildings in Augusta, Wisconsin.  This building stands at the corners of Stone and Lincoln Streets.  Many years ago when this building was first built, you could find horses tied up to hitching posts, and today although times have changed you still can.


This is the building that is now occupied by the "Woodshed".  It was built in 1902 by the Cox Brothers Co. 


In the late 1800's and early 1900's you would have found a small hotel at the corners of Stone and Lincoln Streets.  It was used for community meetings and celebrations.  After this building burnt down  the Cox Brothers Co., in 1902 constructed the current building that now stands there.  They operated a general store on the first floor and a dentist office was on the second floor.  Denver W. Babcock was the dentist.  The Cox Brother's operated the store until about 1917, when they sold it to the Klitsner Brother's.  In 1923 they sold out to Ray Stringer he then ran it until 1960 when he sold it to William Korth.  Eugene Kaiser purchased it on May 1, 1967 he then sold it to Arnie Works who managed the "Skogmo's" Clothing store otherwise known as "A C Works"    for 23 years.  There was also a dance hall in the upstairs at one time.

In April of 1992 Tom Randall purchased the Building for the "Woodshed" furniture store.   The Original "Woodshed" business opened in April of 1987 at the feed store and offered Amish furniture as well as Amish style crafts for sale.  Later it was moved to the building next to the Red Dot Cafe on the East end of town.  There was another "Woodshed" store which was opened in the old Du Duk Inn on Lincoln Street.  This store featured antiques and upholstered furniture, made in Indiana.  The "Woodshed" originally operated out of the downstairs only but after a short time the upper story was opened up for showroom sales as well.  The store is currently open Monday through Saturday with no Sales on Sunday.
 
 
 
Household Items To Purchase:

Homemade Quilts
Pictures
Grandfather Clocks
Tables and Chairs
Rockers
End tables
Coffee Tables
Lamps
Shelves
Television Cabinets
China Cabinets
Storage Trunks 
Sofas 
Beds
Dressers
All Made to Order 
Miscellaneous Items:

Rugs
Doilies
Candles
Jewelry Boxes
Teddy Bears 
Toys
Cookies
Candy
Dolls 

References:

Augusta Area Times  April 29, 1992
Augusta Public Library
 
 

Email us  hoepnsha@augusta.k12.wi.us

Created by the Cluster A Schools on December 5, 2000.