1850s four lime kilns were constructed to heat limestone taken from the nearby quarry and turn it in to lime powder. Stone barn — Beginning in 1858 it was built in three phases, using limestone from the quarry. Two concrete silos were added in 1920. Threshing barn — Built in 1858, using vertical board and batten siding. The barn was used to store grain and house animals. The Jeremiah Curtin House is an unusual stone building built in 1846. The boyhood home of noted American linguist and folklorist Jeremiah Curtin, it was later sold to the Trimborn family and has remained part of the Trimborn estate ever since. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lowell Damon House The Lowell Damon House is the oldest in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. It was built by Oliver Lowell, who came to Wauwatosa from New Hampshire, and his son-in-law, Jonathon Wainwright. Lowell Damon, Oliver's son, added on to the house in 1846. Activities The MCHS hosts events throughout the year, including educational programs, fundraisers, and a Civil War reenactment and an arts and crafts fair at Trimborn Farm. The MCHS celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2010 with a series of events and online exhibits. In 2012, the Milwaukee County Historical Society unveiled a historical blog, titled MKE Memoirs, to chronicle events and exhibits held at MCHS and to share stories from its archives and collections. Building renovation and restoration The building underwent renovation to accommodate the film, Public Enemies. The ceilings and floors were restored on the main and upper levels. In 2012, a piece of the building broke off and fell onto the street below. Protective guards were placed around the building to protect pedestrians while Milwaukee County decided how to properly and safely restore the facade. The building that houses the MCHS celebrated its 100th anniversary on February 3, 2013. References External links Official website Local news story from ExpressMilwaukee.com Organizations based in Milwaukee Historical societies in Wisconsin