From the Tiffany stained glass of Winona National Bank to the Italianate splendor that graces even downtown shops and cafes, a walking tour of the historic architecture and stained glass restoration is like a stroll through history.
As an island of culture in the untamed frontier, many of the city’s businesses and churches built lavish structures, often employing noted architects such as George W. Maher, Purcell & Elmslie and Charles G. Maybury. Extensive stained-glass windows are an integral part of their designs, and the world’s finest craftsmen were hired to make them. Today, the buildings and their glorious windows remain as a symbol of that fascinating era.
Nestled in the Mississippi River Bluff town of Winona, Watkins has been America's pioneer in [...]
The historic Merchants National Bank building Merchants Bank was designed in the Prairie School architectural [...]
Winona National Bank celebrated its 100 anniversary with the unveiling of a new piece of [...]
Designed by the Winona firm of C.G. Maybury & Son and finished in 1889, this [...]
Operated by the Winona County Historical Society, the History Center has three levels of traveling [...]
The cornerstone of the present red brick and stone structure was laid on October 28th, [...]
This is the fourth building to house this congregation, replacing the previous Central United Methodist [...]
First Congregational Church, UCC, was the first church in Winona and the oldest congregation in [...]
The windows were designed by Eugene Marggraff and installed by the Conway Universal Studios. They [...]
A vision of vertical lines built from locally quarried limestone trimmed with red Fond du [...]
The Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels was built by the Sisters of Saint [...]
Dramatic architecture whispers the history of Winona as you wander past its sculpted friezes, imported marble and imposing facades. A walking tour of historic downtown Winona takes you through nearly a dozen blocks lovingly preserved on the National Historic Register.
With the walking tour brochures as your guide, see the wealth of architectural treasures preserved through the historic district designation.
Downtown and riverfront historic districts map
includes the Winona Public Library, J.R. Watkins, Winona City Hall, Hodgins House and many more.
Commercial historic districts map
includes Winona history, an architectural details guide and many buildings in both the north and south side historic districts.
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A colorful stained glass past
On this walking tour, see stained glass that glitters like jewels in the windows of many historic buildings throughout Winona.
A history frozen in time
Dramatic architecture whispers the history of Winona as you wander past its sculpted friezes, imported marble and imposing facades.
Summer Walking Tours
Take a closer look at the historical places and people of Winona with a walking tour of downtown or the Windom Park district.
Stroll and be inspired
Walk downtown Winona and spot original poetry stamped into the sidewalks of our historic district.
Sculptures and gardens worth pondering
Wander the picturesque paths through Minnesota’s oldest teachers college and let yourself be enchanted by its lush gardens and historic monuments.
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