Port Washington American Legion hosts fundraiser for new roof
Fundraiser at American Legion Post 82
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. - Usually when you "raise the roof," you're making a lot of noise. At American Legion Post 82 in Port Washington, they raised the roof for a good cause on Saturday.
Why you should care:
The "Raise the Roof Oktoberfest" party was all about raising money to put a new roof on American Legion Post 82. The historic landmark has been a gathering place for veterans in southeast Wisconsin.
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Organizers hoped the fundraiser would bring in enough money to get a new roof for the building, which costs roughly $55,000. There was food, beverages, live music, a silent auction and more.
"We want to preserve the historical building that we have. It's kind of like anybody's home," said Ryan Lanser, American Legion Post 82's commander. "This is a home to the veterans in Port Washington, but more importantly it's open to the public."
The backstory:
According to Inventors Brewpub, which is a tenant of the American Legion Post 82 building, it was built in 1847 – before Wisconsin even became a state. Lakeside Brewery owned and operated the building back then.
The Source: FOX6 News interviewed people and gathered information from American Legion Post 82 and Inventors Brewpub.