Together We Can Repurpose the Bathhouse into the
Viroqua Welcome Center
A WIN - WIN - WIN for Viroqua
A WIN For Our Past
Showcases Viroqua’s rich history.
Preserves a historic building built in 1936 by out-of-work people hired by
the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression.Honors the memories of those who enjoyed it.
A WIN for Our Present
Fills needs we have today:
Downtown Public Restrooms for our many tourists and locals who attend the Farmers Market & many other downtown events
Community and Visitor Information Center
Community Meeting Space for individuals, businesses and local groups
Trailhead for Vernon County’s many recreational trails
A WIN For Our Future
Built to Last
This building will last decades, if not centuries.
It will be a gift to our descendants.
Listen up.
The lovely Kevin Mattson wrote and recorded Rock The Driftless (The Bathhouse) song. It’s worth a listen.
Why Renovate:
Enhances Economic Development
Unique Historic Structures Attract Tourists
Provides a Sense of Place and a Visual Reminder of Our Past
Improvement of existing structures is the most sustainable means of construction.
A century-old building will likely outlast a new one that has been built with brand-new materials.
Saves a historically significant structure.