The Bay View Historical Society will hold a benfit rummage sale at 2590 S. Superior Street on Saturday, May 30th. Located on the lawn of the Society's headquarters, the Beulah Brinton House, the sale will last from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and is open to the public.
Society members and other generous donors are cleaning out their attics and basements to offer a wide variety of goods for sale, including furniture, antiques and collectibles, books, toys, appliances and othe rhousehold items.
During the sale, shoppers can visit the Society's archives room and gift shop inside of the Brinton House and enjoy hot dogs and other refreshments. Among the featured gift shop items are an original architectural rendering of the beulah brinton House by the late Grayson Schroeder, color reproductions of vintage post cards depicting faliliar Bay View scenes from the early 20th Century, Bay View T-shirts and coffee mugs, and a selection of handsome note-cards showing familiar Bay View places.
The Society is accepting price-marked donations of all household items (except clothing and shoes) for the sale. Donations can be dropped off at the sale site on the morning of May 30th from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Call Donna at 414-324-5690 for further information or to arrange for advance drop-off or for pick-up of large items.
All proceeds will benefit the Bay View Historical Society, a non-profit, educational community organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law./ Additional information can be found on the Society's web site at www.bayviewhistoricalsociety.org.
The bay View Historical Society, established in 1979, is dedicated to maintaining the Bay View community through conserving, celebrating and sharing Bay View's rich heritage. With more than 500 members, it is one of the largest local historical societies in the area. The society maintains headquarters at one of the most prominent historical sites in Bay View, the Beulah Brinton House. Built in 1872, it is considered to be among the best remaining Gothic Revival residences in the city and formerly was home to Beulah Brinton, a community leader who turned her house into an informal social center and Bay View's first library. The Society also designates landmarks throughout Bay View and publishes a newsletter, "The Historian", which contains articles of local historical interest. During the year, the Society conducts general membership meetings, historic walks and other social events. Membership in the Soicety is open to anyone interested in supporting the Society's programs.
Bay View Historical Society
2590 S. Superior Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207
www.bayviewhistoricalsociety.org
