Posted in Wisconsin March 13, 2020 by Daniella DiRienzo

August Klatt Miniature Village In Wisconsin Is A Charming Hidden Gem Just Waiting To Be Discovered

Of all the parks in the state, you won’t find another quite like Veterans Park in North Prairie – and that’s because it’s home to an entire miniature village. As magical and charming as it sounds, the scaled-down town is made up of several buildings as well as a windmill and bridge. Take a look:

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There are several Veterans Parks in the state, but the one in North Prairie is by far the most unique thanks to the group of tiny buildings that fill it.

The charming collection of miniature buildings was created by August Klatt, a skilled carpenter and contractor.

Exhibiting superior craftsmanship, the scaled-down buildings are made of concrete, stone, and wood.

Decorative details, such as paint, metal hinges, and metal flashings only add to the realness of the structures.

Initially, the miniature village was located in Klatt’s backyard.

He began work on the unique project in 1930 when business was slow due to the Great Depression.

At the time of its completion in 1938, the folk art village included a schoolhouse, a church, a few houses, a windmill, and a bridge.

Sometime after Klatt’s death in 1951, the group of buildings was acquired and conserved by the Kohler Foundation.

In 2004, the foundation gifted the sculptures to the North Prairie Area Historical Society, which, in turn, moved the buildings to Veterans Park.

Tucked away in a small town and utterly unique, the August Klatt Miniature Village is the epitome of a hidden gem - and is definitely worth seeking out.

For more information, call the Kohler Foundation at (920) 458-1972. You can also visit the foundation’s website or Facebook page.

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This isn’t the state’s only park with a major perk. Read about another here.

Address: 200 W State Rd, North Prairie, WI 53153, USA