The German-American Heritage Center (1862/77)
The German American Heritage Center and Museum began life in 1862 as the William Tell House, a “Gasthaus” or guest house, built to accommodate thousands of immigrants who arrived in the area during the great migration after the Civil War. It operated under various names including Germania House, the Miller Hotel and the Standard Hotel; it closed in 1990. In 1994, the German American Heritage Center was incorporated with representatives from various local German-American, historical and genealogical organizations. A restroom is available for tour guests.