Pioneer Park Historical Complex

Pioneer Park Historical Complex
Train station at Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park Historical Complex is located in Wisconsin
Pioneer Park Historical Complex
Location within Wisconsin
Pioneer Park Historical Complex is located in the United States
Pioneer Park Historical Complex
Location within the United States
LocationOneida, Wisconsin, United States
Coordinates45°40′00″N 89°20′00″W / 45.66667°N 89.33333°W / 45.66667; -89.33333
Established1932
Governing bodyCity of Rhinelander
WebsitePioneer PArk Historical Complex

Pioneer Park Historical Complex, also called Rhinelander Logging Museum, Rhinelander Schoolhouse Museum is a combination open-air museum of historical structures in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States. It is listed as a city park, managed by a non-profit organizations. The structures include log cabins from the fur trade era, buildings from and stores and public buildings from the late nineteenth century.[1]

The museum houses displays related to the Hodag, a fictional animal photographed and distributed in 1896 by Eugune Sheppard. The character has become the mascot associated with Rhinelander.[2]

Onsite museums

  • Wisconsin Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
  • Rhinelander Logging Museum
  • Rhinelander Schoolhouse Museum
  • Northwoods Railroad Museum
    • Soo Line Depot
    • Baldwin 5 Spot train
  • Duke’s Antique Outboard Motor and Boat Museum
  • Red's Antique Sawmill & Chainsaw Museum
  • Antique Fire Truck Display
  • Hodag History Display

References

  1. ↑ Lara Reed (June 21, 2012). "Travel back in time at the Pioneer Park Historical Complex". The Northwoods River News.
  2. ↑ Gary G. Knowles. The Great Wisconsin Touring Book: 30 Spectacular Auto Trips. p. 74.