In the 1970s an idea was put together by Otto and Kathryn Wagner of restoring Winthrop to its former glory as an 1890s boom town.

Winthrop Duck Brand Hotel and Restaurant on Main Street.

Main street Winthrop from high on the hill

Old original log pioneer cabin east of Winthrop

Newspaper printing shop from yesteryear, located at Shafer Museum, Winthrop

This 1885 pioneer log cabin from over a century ago was donated to the Shafer Museum and moved from the original homestead near Bear Creek
White Buck Trading Company

Purple Sage

Winthrop Brewing Company

Below are just some of the many exibits at the local Shafer Museum.