Did you know the Greendale Historical Society has over 2,000 original roof tiles available? If you’re restoring your home—or have an art project in mind, or would just love to have a piece of Greendale history—you can purchase original tiles for $20 each.
We’ve gathered tiles of every color over the years, and we can also share information for contractors who know how to work with them.
If you’re interested or want to learn more, email or call us!
☎️ 414-421-1938
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Special guest Kathy Prince was a joy to have at our Fall Membership Meeting! Watch her presentation below. Kathy shared the history of Trussville, Alabama — another 1930s New Deal housing community similar to Greendale — and the work of the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, founded in 2021 to preserve their history. Learn more about the Canaba Heritage Foundation: https://cahabaheritage.org/
A Conversation with Kathy Prince:
The Canaba Heritage Foundation
Happy 50th Greendale Historical Society
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The Greendale Historical Society welcomed nearly 300 guests at an Open House on Sunday, July 20th at the Historic Hose Tower in Greendale. The event celebrated the 50 years of the Society's efforts to preserve and share the special history of Greendale, a National Historic Landmark.
The event held in and outside the iconic Hose Tower Community Center featured numerous graphic displays of Society projects including the preservation of the Hose Tower, Original house on Apple Court and the 1938 Diamond T fire engine.
Come Stay With Us!
Need a little stay-cation, having family in town for the holidays, Village Days, or one of our other fun celebrations? We have the perfect solution to allow your friends, family, or yourself to stay right here in Greendale. The 5597 House on Apple Court was renovated to be a living, breathing historical home. Book your stay today!