Constructed from early 1800s to 1830, Peterstown House was built as a stagecoach stop and today it stands as a testament of time and as a tribute to the rich and vibrant history of Waterloo. The building transformed from a stagecoach stop to an apartment building by the 1880s. By 1973, the house was scheduled for demolition but was spared when Alfred Mueller and other citizens of Waterloo formed
the Peterstown Heritage Society and purchased the house. The museum opened in 1973 and took years of painstaking work to restore it to what visitors see today. Just by looking at the exterior of the house, it looks like a New England Saltbox, but once you enter, you can see the building was constructed in the French-style. There are nine rooms full of furniture and displays for your viewing pleasure, as well as a large second floor ballroom with many unique displays. The Peterstown House is listed on the National Regsister of Historic Places. Effective August, 2013: Suggested $2.00 donation.
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Peterstown Heritage Society Board Members:
-Andrew Juelfs, President, Docent
-Margaret Kocher, Vice-President
-Curt Sondag, Treasurer
-Lisa Fearing, Secretary
We are always looking for new members to help preserve our rich history!
