In and Around Evansville,...
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In and Around Evansville, WI 55 Ocean Waves. Todd & Kathleen Hipke 9921 N. Tolles Rd., Evansville 56 Bear Paw. Peter & Christine Sendelbach 9931 N. Wilder Rd., Evansville 57 Kaleidoscope. Gerald & Marilyn Vanthournout, 8912 N. Wilder Rd., Evansville 58 Americana. Dean & Laura Devlin 6701 N. Wilder Rd., Evansville 59 Danish Sunshine. Brandon Frank 242 Vision Dr., Evansville 60 No Place Like Home. Dennis Smith 10741 W. Sunset Dr., Evansville 61 Norwegian Stars. Todd & Regina Ylvisaker, 10831 W. U.S. Highway 14, Evansville 62 School Days. Evansville High School 640 S. Fifth St., Evansville 63 Original Design. Larson Acres 18218 W. State Road 59, Evansville Welcome to the extraordinary folk art phenomenon of Barn Quilts! Evansville, Wisconsin, has about 60 barn quilts in the area, the highest concentration of this unique art form in Rock County. What are barn quilts? They are quilt block patterns painted on wood, usually 2‐foot, 4‐foot or 8‐foot square. The quilt is then displayed on a barn, or in some cases on a residence or business building. The patterns vary from historical quilt blocks to custom‐ designed squares. Owners choose a pattern and colors, and pay a nominal fee to cover materials. Volunteers hand paint the wood in a lengthy process that requires several coats of paint and drying time. It’s a visual, enchanting way to promote rural heritage, to honor the art of quilting, and to highlight the architecture and history of barns. The American Barn Quilt Movement began in Ohio in 2001, and quickly gained momentum in Wisconsin. In Rock County, extraordinary volunteers organized as a group in 2010, and have painted more than 200 quilts on urban and rural sites. Rock County has more barn quilts than of any other county in the United States. Evansville itself has numerous residential barn quilts, adding to the community’s charm. Downtown, more folk art in the shape of artistic 6‐foot windmills catch atten‐ tion and breezes. Nearby Leonard Leota Park with its pretty lake attracts birds, hikers, picnickers, and more. With national historic districts, Evansville also has a walkable concentration of historic homes in varying architectural styles, including several Victorian “Painted Ladies.” For more information about what to see and do in Evansville, visit: www.ci.evansville.wi.gov/visitors and http://evansvillechamber.org/visit‐us Evansville Area Barn Quilts are part of The Rock County Barn Quilt Project. The Rock County Barn Quilt Project has the following objectives: Promote rural heritage of Rock County Highlight the architecture and history of barns in the county through relevant quilt blocks Encourage economic development by promoting ag‐tourism and local business Educate the public about the art and history of quilting Form youth‐adult partnerships to help teach all ages about the project and our heritage For more information about barn quilts in Rock County, please visit: http://barnquiltsofrockcounty. org . This brochure is possible through the generous assistance of Larry Dobbs, Mandi Firgens, Kim Bates, Sue Berg, and of course, the barn quilt volunteers and aficionados. 2012 3
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In and Around Evansville, WI
55 Ocean Waves. Todd & Kathleen Hipke 9921 N. Tolles Rd., Evansville
56 Bear Paw. Peter & Christine Sendelbach 9931 N. Wilder Rd., Evansville
57 Kaleidoscope. Gerald & Marilyn Vanthournout, 8912 N. Wilder Rd., Evansville
58 Americana. Dean & Laura Devlin 6701 N. Wilder Rd., Evansville
59 Danish Sunshine. Brandon Frank 242 Vision Dr., Evansville
60 No Place Like Home. Dennis Smith 10741 W. Sunset Dr., Evansville
61 Norwegian Stars. Todd & Regina Ylvisaker, 10831 W. U.S. Highway 14, Evansville
62 School Days. Evansville High School 640 S. Fifth St., Evansville
63 Original Design. Larson Acres 18218 W. State Road 59, Evansville
Welcome to the extraordinary folk art phenomenon of Barn Quilts!
Evansville, Wisconsin, has about 60 barn quilts in the area, the highest concentration of this unique art form in Rock County. What are barn quilts? They are quilt block patterns painted on wood, usually 2‐foot, 4‐foot or 8‐foot square. The quilt is then displayed on a barn, or in some cases on a residence or business building.
The patterns vary from historical quilt blocks to custom‐designed squares. Owners choose a pattern and colors, and pay a nominal fee to cover materials. Volunteers hand paint the wood in a lengthy process that requires several coats of paint and drying time.
It’s a visual, enchanting way to promote rural heritage, to honor the art of quilting, and to highlight the architecture and history of barns. The American Barn Quilt Movement began in Ohio in 2001, and quickly gained momentum in Wisconsin. In Rock County, extraordinary volunteers organized as a group in 2010, and have painted more than 200 quilts on urban and rural sites. Rock County has more barn quilts than of any other county in the United States.
Evansville itself has numerous residential barn quilts, adding to the community’s charm. Downtown, more folk art in the shape of artistic 6‐foot windmills catch atten‐tion and breezes. Nearby Leonard Leota Park with its pretty lake attracts birds, hikers, picnickers, and more. With national historic districts, Evansville also has a walkable concentration of historic homes in varying architectural styles, including several Victorian “Painted Ladies.”
For more information about what to see and do in Evansville, visit: www.ci.evansville.wi.gov/visitors and
http://evansvillechamber.org/visit‐us
Evansville Area Barn Quilts are part of The Rock County Barn Quilt Project. The Rock County Barn Quilt
Project has the following objectives:
Promote rural heritage of Rock County
Highlight the architecture and history of barns in the county through relevant quilt blocks
Encourage economic development by promoting ag‐tourism and local business
Educate the public about the art and history of quilting
Form youth‐adult partnerships to help teach all ages about the project and our heritage
For more information about barn quilts in Rock County, please visit: http://barnquiltsofrockcounty. org.
This brochure is possible through the generous assistance of Larry Dobbs, Mandi Firgens, Kim Bates, Sue Berg,
and of course, the barn quilt volunteers and aficionados. 2012
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1 Clay’s Choice. Darrell & Mindy Larson 14946 E. Union Rd., Brooklyn
2 Five T's/T Quartette. Templeton Farms 9808 Evansville‐Brooklyn Rd., Evansville
3 Shamrock (original design). Harold & Mary Abey N 7828 State Road 104, Brooklyn
4 Weather Vane. Janis Golz N 8009 State Road 104, Brooklyn
5 Flying Geese. Will & Pam Heritage 16149 W. County Road C, Evansville
6 Sawtooth Star. Elaine Strassburg 16826 W. County Road C, Evansville
7 Pinwheel & Pinwheel #2. Helene Ekenberg 8526 N. Pleasant Prairie Rd, Evansville
8 Norwegian Tile. Eileen Meredith 18109 W. Milbrandt Rd., Evansville
9 North Dakota Feathered Star. Robert & Dora Miller, 16326 W. Croft Rd., Evansville
10 Deck of Cards/Gambler. Keith & Jo Kraus 15652 W. Old 92, Evansville
11 North Star. Jack & Mary Hass 1806 State Road 213, Evansville
12 Carpenter’s Wheel. Sharon Magee 15148 State Road 59, Evansville
13 American Flag & Kansas. Roger Berg 6528 N. State Road 213, Evansville
14 Spinning Stars. Peg Berg Trust 6528 N. State Road 213, Evansville
15 Railroad Crossing. John & Vickie Rasmussen 576 Garfield Ave., Evansville
16 Clay’s Choice. Don & Judy Bratzke 118 Joshua Dr., Evansville
17 Connecticut. Larry Dobbs 65 N. Sixth St., Evansville
18 Nancy’s Block. Jim & Nancy Brooks 563 S. Sixth St., Evansville
19 Ducks and Ducklings. Ron & Jean Petterson 456 Evans Dr., Evansville
20 Director’s Dream. Evansville High School 640 S. Fifth St., Evansville
21 Trees in a Corner. Shannon Baumberger 485 Badger Dr., Evansville
22 Liberty Star. Levi Leonard Elementary School, 403 S. Third St., Evansville
23 Patriotic. Theodore Robinson Intermediate School, 420 S. Fourth St., Evansville
24 Family Star. Richard & Susie Luers 161 S. Fifth St., Evansville
25 Star & Reverse Color Star. Ward Funeral Home, 130 S. Fifth St., Evansville
26 Original Design. Ron & Carol Meier 458 W. Main St., Evansville
27 Sister’s Choice. Glenn & Edie Manke 453 Meadow Lane, Evansville
28 Cardinal. Laura Graham 342 Grove. St., Evansville
29 The Crossing & Steam Train. Steve & Carol Culbertson, 243 W. Main St., Evansville
30 Carolina Tulip. Gordon & Margaret Brigham 113 W. Church St., Evansville
31 Class of 1960 (original design). J.C. McKenna Middle School, 307 S. First St. (front of school), Evansville
32 Kansas. J.C. McKenna Middle School 307 S. First St. (back of school), Evansville
33 St. Charles. Maple Grove Family Dentistry 39 W. Church St., Evansville
34 Ohio Star. Tammy Heissner 430 Almeron St., Evansville
35 Yankee Puzzle. Roger Roth 1 N. Madison St., Evansville
36 Shannon’s Shamrock. Shannon Law Firm 24 E. Main St., Evansville
37 Ohio Star Variation. Dysis Group II 125 E. Main St., Evansville
38 Star in the Window.Berg Rentals 102 E. Main St., Evansville
39 The Saw. Nelson‐Young Lumber Yard 206 E. Main St., Evansville
40 Wild Goose Chase/Rambler. Berg Real Estate 73 S. Union St., Evansville
41 King’s Crown. R.M. Berg, General Contractor 155 S. Union St., Evansville
42 Al’s Quilt Block.Al Hunt 436 E. Main St., Evansville
43 Prairie Queen. Susan Jones 44 Hancock Lane, Evansville
44 Piggly Wiggly.Kopecky’s Piggly Wiggly 8 N. County Road M, Evansville
45 Keith’s Pine Tree.Keith & Mary Hennig 14116 W. Northridge Dr., Evansville
46 Pinwheel/Wheel of Fortune. Dave’s Ace Hardware, 755 Brown School Rd., Evansville
47 HeatWave Blossom (original design). Steve & Kitty VerKuilen, 14357 W. Golf Air Dr., Evansville
48 Sweetfield. Gary & Marie Messenger 14534 W. Bullard Rd., Evansville
49 Wisconsin. Leo & Shelley Bisch 12411 W. County Road M, Evansville
50 Colorado. David & Jennifer Vogel 8526 N. Territorial Rd., Evansville
51 Carolina Lily. Robert & Gail Heissner 13828 W. U.S. Highway 14, Evansville
52 Starry Path. Phil & Laurie Woodworth 6726 N. Weary Rd., Evansville
53 Double Wedding Ring & S (original design). Helen Schneeberger, 2901 N. Tolles Rd., Evansville
54 The Best of All. Greg & Cathy Arnold 12418 W. Bullard Rd., Evansville
In and Around Evansville, WI
55 Ocean Waves. Todd & Kathleen Hipke 9921 N. Tolles Rd., Evansville
56 Bear Paw. Peter & Christine Sendelbach 9931 N. Wilder Rd., Evansville
57 Kaleidoscope. Gerald & Marilyn Vanthournout, 8912 N. Wilder Rd., Evansville
58 Americana. Dean & Laura Devlin 6701 N. Wilder Rd., Evansville
59 Danish Sunshine. Brandon Frank 242 Vision Dr., Evansville
60 No Place Like Home. Dennis Smith 10741 W. Sunset Dr., Evansville
61 Norwegian Stars. Todd & Regina Ylvisaker, 10831 W. U.S. Highway 14, Evansville
62 School Days. Evansville High School 640 S. Fifth St., Evansville
63 Original Design. Larson Acres 18218 W. State Road 59, Evansville
Welcome to the extraordinary folk art phenomenon of Barn Quilts!
Evansville, Wisconsin, has about 60 barn quilts in the area, the highest concentration of this unique art form in Rock County. What are barn quilts? They are quilt block patterns painted on wood, usually 2‐foot, 4‐foot or 8‐foot square. The quilt is then displayed on a barn, or in some cases on a residence or business building.
The patterns vary from historical quilt blocks to custom‐designed squares. Owners choose a pattern and colors, and pay a nominal fee to cover materials. Volunteers hand paint the wood in a lengthy process that requires several coats of paint and drying time.
It’s a visual, enchanting way to promote rural heritage, to honor the art of quilting, and to highlight the architecture and history of barns. The American Barn Quilt Movement began in Ohio in 2001, and quickly gained momentum in Wisconsin. In Rock County, extraordinary volunteers organized as a group in 2010, and have painted more than 200 quilts on urban and rural sites. Rock County has more barn quilts than of any other county in the United States.
Evansville itself has numerous residential barn quilts, adding to the community’s charm. Downtown, more folk art in the shape of artistic 6‐foot windmills catch atten‐tion and breezes. Nearby Leonard Leota Park with its pretty lake attracts birds, hikers, picnickers, and more. With national historic districts, Evansville also has a walkable concentration of historic homes in varying architectural styles, including several Victorian “Painted Ladies.”
For more information about what to see and do in Evansville, visit: www.ci.evansville.wi.gov/visitors and
http://evansvillechamber.org/visit‐us
Evansville Area Barn Quilts are part of The Rock County Barn Quilt Project. The Rock County Barn Quilt
Project has the following objectives:
Promote rural heritage of Rock County
Highlight the architecture and history of barns in the county through relevant quilt blocks
Encourage economic development by promoting ag‐tourism and local business
Educate the public about the art and history of quilting
Form youth‐adult partnerships to help teach all ages about the project and our heritage
For more information about barn quilts in Rock County, please visit: http://barnquiltsofrockcounty. org.
This brochure is possible through the generous assistance of Larry Dobbs, Mandi Firgens, Kim Bates, Sue Berg,
and of course, the barn quilt volunteers and aficionados. 2012
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1 Clay’s Choice. Darrell & Mindy Larson 14946 E. Union Rd., Brooklyn
2 Five T's/T Quartette. Templeton Farms 9808 Evansville‐Brooklyn Rd., Evansville
3 Shamrock (original design). Harold & Mary Abey N 7828 State Road 104, Brooklyn
4 Weather Vane. Janis Golz N 8009 State Road 104, Brooklyn
5 Flying Geese. Will & Pam Heritage 16149 W. County Road C, Evansville
6 Sawtooth Star. Elaine Strassburg 16826 W. County Road C, Evansville
7 Pinwheel & Pinwheel #2. Helene Ekenberg 8526 N. Pleasant Prairie Rd, Evansville
8 Norwegian Tile. Eileen Meredith 18109 W. Milbrandt Rd., Evansville
9 North Dakota Feathered Star. Robert & Dora Miller, 16326 W. Croft Rd., Evansville
10 Deck of Cards/Gambler. Keith & Jo Kraus 15652 W. Old 92, Evansville
11 North Star. Jack & Mary Hass 1806 State Road 213, Evansville
12 Carpenter’s Wheel. Sharon Magee 15148 State Road 59, Evansville
13 American Flag & Kansas. Roger Berg 6528 N. State Road 213, Evansville
14 Spinning Stars. Peg Berg Trust 6528 N. State Road 213, Evansville
15 Railroad Crossing. John & Vickie Rasmussen 576 Garfield Ave., Evansville
16 Clay’s Choice. Don & Judy Bratzke 118 Joshua Dr., Evansville
17 Connecticut. Larry Dobbs 65 N. Sixth St., Evansville
18 Nancy’s Block. Jim & Nancy Brooks 563 S. Sixth St., Evansville
19 Ducks and Ducklings. Ron & Jean Petterson 456 Evans Dr., Evansville
20 Director’s Dream. Evansville High School 640 S. Fifth St., Evansville
21 Trees in a Corner. Shannon Baumberger 485 Badger Dr., Evansville
22 Liberty Star. Levi Leonard Elementary School, 403 S. Third St., Evansville
23 Patriotic. Theodore Robinson Intermediate School, 420 S. Fourth St., Evansville
24 Family Star. Richard & Susie Luers 161 S. Fifth St., Evansville
25 Star & Reverse Color Star. Ward Funeral Home, 130 S. Fifth St., Evansville
26 Original Design. Ron & Carol Meier 458 W. Main St., Evansville
27 Sister’s Choice. Glenn & Edie Manke 453 Meadow Lane, Evansville
28 Cardinal. Laura Graham 342 Grove. St., Evansville
29 The Crossing & Steam Train. Steve & Carol Culbertson, 243 W. Main St., Evansville
30 Carolina Tulip. Gordon & Margaret Brigham 113 W. Church St., Evansville
31 Class of 1960 (original design). J.C. McKenna Middle School, 307 S. First St. (front of school), Evansville
32 Kansas. J.C. McKenna Middle School 307 S. First St. (back of school), Evansville
33 St. Charles. Maple Grove Family Dentistry 39 W. Church St., Evansville
34 Ohio Star. Tammy Heissner 430 Almeron St., Evansville
35 Yankee Puzzle. Roger Roth 1 N. Madison St., Evansville
36 Shannon’s Shamrock. Shannon Law Firm 24 E. Main St., Evansville
37 Ohio Star Variation. Dysis Group II 125 E. Main St., Evansville
38 Star in the Window. Berg Rentals 102 E. Main St., Evansville
39 The Saw. Nelson‐Young Lumber Yard 206 E. Main St., Evansville
40 Wild Goose Chase/Rambler. Berg Real Estate 73 S. Union St., Evansville
41 King’s Crown. R.M. Berg, General Contractor 155 S. Union St., Evansville
42 Al’s Quilt Block. Al Hunt 436 E. Main St., Evansville
43 Prairie Queen. Susan Jones 44 Hancock Lane, Evansville
44 Piggly Wiggly. Kopecky’s Piggly Wiggly 8 N. County Road M, Evansville
45 Keith’s Pine Tree. Keith & Mary Hennig 14116 W. Northridge Dr., Evansville
46 Pinwheel/Wheel of Fortune. Dave’s Ace Hardware, 755 Brown School Rd., Evansville
47 HeatWave Blossom (original design). Steve & Kitty VerKuilen, 14357 W. Golf Air Dr., Evansville
48 Sweetfield. Gary & Marie Messenger 14534 W. Bullard Rd., Evansville
49 Wisconsin. Leo & Shelley Bisch 12411 W. County Road M, Evansville
50 Colorado. David & Jennifer Vogel 8526 N. Territorial Rd., Evansville
51 Carolina Lily. Robert & Gail Heissner 13828 W. U.S. Highway 14, Evansville
52 Starry Path. Phil & Laurie Woodworth 6726 N. Weary Rd., Evansville
53 Double Wedding Ring & S (original design). Helen Schneeberger, 2901 N. Tolles Rd., Evansville
54 The Best of All. Greg & Cathy Arnold 12418 W. Bullard Rd., Evansville
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City Map:Barn quilts 15, 16, 27, 30, 35, 45 and 51 are not visible from the road.Barn quilt 17 visible only from the north. Barn quilt 24 is a small image displayed from the home’s window.Barn quilt 62 is inside the high school building.
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Area Map:Barn quilt 4 is on the west side of Highway 104. Barn quilts 45, 49, and 58 are not visible from the road. Barn quilts 50 and 55 are visible only from the north.Barn quilt 60 is accessed via Oak Ridge to Sunset.
City Map:Barn quilts 15, 16, 27, 30, 35, 45 and 51 are not visible from the road.Barn quilt 17 visible only from the north. Barn quilt 24 is a small image displayed from the home’s window.Barn quilt 62 is inside the high school building.
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