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Prescott
Liner notes
A lively folk rock song with vocals and lyrics celebrating the river town of Prescott, Wisconsin. The lyrics tell tales of Philander Prescott's old fur trapping days and the steamboats that once crowded the mouth of the St. Croix. Guitars and a driving rhythm capture the enduring spirit of Broad Street and the historic 1885 bank building that watches over the water.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Broad St N
- Downtown Prescott
Other
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Geography
- Mouth of the St. Croix
Culture
- Steamboat and river history
- Prescott Area Historical Society
Architecture and visuals
- 1885 historic building
Landmarks
- Prescott History Center
- H.S. Miller Bank building
History
- Settled in 1840
- Received official name in 1851 in honor of Philander Prescott
- Philander Prescott was a fur trapper who built a cabin on the site
Businesses and industry
- Former H.S. Miller Bank
- Prescott's first newspaper
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Broad St N
- Downtown Prescott
Other
- National Register of Historic Places listing
Geography
- Mouth of the St. Croix River
Culture
- Steamboats, Towboats & River History exhibit
Architecture and visuals
- 1885 historic architecture
- Downtown commercial buildings
Landmarks
- Prescott History Center (1885 building)
History
- 1885 construction of the H.S. Miller Bank building
Businesses and industry
- Historic bank building
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
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