Reedsburg

The area was settled by James W. Babb in 1845, and the city named after David C. Reed, who owned much of the land in the early village.

This 1908 photo shows the north side of Main St. The building at left (here Thiemann Drug Store) was removed to make way for the Reedsburg Bank. Brick paved streets were a common site in town during this era.

Built in 1896 at a cost of $20,000, the Hotel Stolte also housed a drug store, telephone exchange, baggage and reading rooms, a dining room, kitchen, pantry and serving room. Sporting 39 rooms, the hotel has been a landmark in the city since its construction. Purchased by Scott Huntley in 1915 and named the Huntley Hotel, it was again sold in the mid-1970's and became the Cornerstone in 1983.