Welcome to my blog about the history of Princeton, Wisconsin. My name is Roger Bartel, which we pronounce as Bar-tell but others in the Princeton
LUDOMY: OUR POLISH ROOTS
One of the reasons Volume II of my history of Princeton (1940-1990) is a year overdue is that I keep going off on 19th century
LOCAL HISTORY CROSSWORD
Here is my first attempt at a crossword puzzle for local history nerds. I kept it pretty basic but don’t feel bad if you don’t
PHS GIRLS & SPORTS
(Editor’s note: This is a draft of a chapter about the history of girls sports at Princeton High School for Volume II of “Bartel’s History
VOLUME II UPDATE
Several people have asked me about the status of Volume II of “Bartel’s History of Princeton.” Unfortunately, I won’t have it ready for Christmas 2025
PRINCETON PUPPETS
Alfred “Fred” Martin fled the Nazi regime during World War II, found his way to the U.S. in the 1950s with hopes of buying a
1950 HOUSES 75 YEARS LATER
Here is another quiz to test the memories of people of My Generation (1950s-1960s). Good luck! Construction was booming in Princeton seventy-five years ago. Princeton