Village of New Glarus
The village of New Glarus was laid out and platted in 1851, by Mr. SPANGLER, of Monroe. During the year, the first framed house was erected by OTT Bros, since of Madison, who opened the first store; and the same year, Joshua WILD built a saw mill with an undershot wheel. The first hotel was erected by BAUMGARTNER Brothers in 1853. In 1862 David KLAESSY built a grist mill, with two run of stones, propelled by water power; and with this mill was probably connected the first barley hulling machine in Wisconsin. The demand warranted the outlay, as hulled barley soup is a favorite dish among the New Glarus people. In 1867, a brewery was built by Dr. BLUMER and Co. and beer has been brewed since, supplying the settlement, which formerly received its national beverage from Madison and Monroe.
Extracted form the "History of Green County, Wisconsin" published by Union Publishing Company, Springfield, Ill. 1884; page 1023.
Extracted form the "History of Green County, Wisconsin" published by Union Publishing Company, Springfield, Ill. 1884; page 1023.
