D A V E
& R O S I E Z U E R N : L I N D B E
R G H C O L L E C T O R S
February 20, 2007
February’s chapter
meeting was hosted by Dave and Rosie Zuern, collectors and
history enthusiasts who own one of downtown Oshkosh’s
historical gems—the Brooklyn Firehouse and the area’s
largest Charles A. Lindbergh memorabilia collections. Built in
1870, the meticulously restored two-story, red brick building
houses the McKnight & Carlson Wines & More store
downstairs. The upstairs holds the Zuerns’ extensive aviation
collection, which they enthusiastically shared with the Oshkosh
chapter and guests.
Prior to and after
their speech, Rosie and Dave let us meander around the
beautifully furnished rooms and see the many items, often
grouped together or paired with other related items. The chapter
also raised $40 in donations that evening for the Firehouse Bell
Fund. The Zuerns hope to someday raise enough money to place a
bell in the building’s bell tower. Bonnie Kratz, the
chapter’s photographer, also took scores of pictures of the
event, which will be presented to the Zuerns as a way of saying
thanks for sharing their passion with WAI-Oshkosh.
A
special thanks to Noel Marshall for connecting the group with
this dynamic couple and to everyone who made the evening
memorable.
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