The Legacy Center is dedicated to recognizing, preserving, and celebrating the rich history of the workers of the Janesville General Motors Plant and the impact the automobile industry had on everyday life. The Legacy Center will capture and showcase the hard work, pride, and human connection that each worker had through exhibits, educational programs, collections, and research and will provide an opportunity for reflection and remembrance.
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The future home of the Legacy Center at 100 W. Milwaukee Street:
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- The original First National Bank was built in 1913.
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- Modern panels are attached to the building to modernize the look in the mid-1970’s.
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- Panels are removed and the original building is exposed.
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- As the panels continue to come off, the arched windows become more visible.
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- The columns and red brick are visible again after being covered for more than 40 years.
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- The scaffolding is gone and the entire original exterior is visible.
A sampling of items that will be on display in the Legacy Center:
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- Entrance sign from the Janesville GM plant
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- Dishes from the GM cafeteria
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- GM employees group health insurance plan document
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- Service award memorabilia
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- Employee identification and service award memorabilia
The Legacy Center is recognized as a 501(c)(3) by the IRS and is governed by an independent Board of Directors.
To donate items, please contact:
Dona Dutcher, Legacy Center Director/Curator
608.314.1409
Click here to download the donation form, and drop off at any branch.
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