Henry Kolwey Homesite
Description:
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 apprentice shoemakers.
LocationMem:
On South Main Street, Thiensville, (On the right when traveling north)
Institution:
Village of Thiensville Historic Preservation Commission.
Official/Unofficial:
Official (Historical Marker Database)
Date of Dedication:
2003
Place Location:
