Nick Engelbert's Grandview

Nick Engelbert's Grandview The grounds are open from dawn until dusk; the museum is open by appointment. Many of the statues have been restored or recreated.

In 1937, after his children were grown, Nick Engelbert began to build an elaborate arched porch of concrete around the front entrance of his farmhouse, ultimately covering every inch of the outside surface of the house with concrete inlaid with shards of china, glass, beads, buttons, and sea shells. Over the next 15 years, Nick created more than 40 concrete sculptures in his yard, combining patrio

tic themes with imagery from history, fairy tales, mythology and his own imagination. At the age of 70, no longer able to make sculptures, he turned to painting, producing over 200 oils before his death in 1962. The Grandview site is now owned and operated by the Pecatonica Educational Charitable (PEC) Foundation, Inc. The house, now a museum, contains many Engelbert artifacts, family memorabilia, and copies of Nick's paintings.

In 2003 Pecatonica students wrote a song about Nick Engelbert. They even sang it at Grandview! What a hoot.
12/19/2025

In 2003 Pecatonica students wrote a song about Nick Engelbert. They even sang it at Grandview! What a hoot.

12/03/2025
12/03/2025

If there's one thing Wisconsin does as well as any state, it's bucolic backdrops and easy-going getaways. The village of Hollandale is as romantic as it gets.

11/30/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Santa has confirmed a Dec. 5th appearance at the Rock Garden Tavern because he heard we have the good cookies. 🍪🎅 Come bribe him into putting you on the nice list with free hot chocolate and cookies. All ages welcome! Bar open 4–8 pm—because Santa can’t be the only one getting jolly.

Visit our neighbors!
11/21/2025

Visit our neighbors!

The Engelbert family having a picnic with milk and wine. Looks like a good time.
11/20/2025

The Engelbert family having a picnic with milk and wine. Looks like a good time.

Thanks to Michael Cooney for including Grandview in his book Wisconsin Man Art. We met Michael at the Blanchardville Pu...
11/05/2025

Thanks to Michael Cooney for including Grandview in his book Wisconsin Man Art. We met Michael at the Blanchardville Public Library. We're not too bothered that Michael spelled Nick's last name differently. "Call me anything but late for dinner."

Here's another photo of Paul Bunyan and a part of the old fence.
10/31/2025

Here's another photo of Paul Bunyan and a part of the old fence.

Many places have renditions of Paul Bunyan. Nick fashioned his aside Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, declaring, “Paul...
10/28/2025

Many places have renditions of Paul Bunyan. Nick fashioned his aside Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, declaring, “Paul Bunyan enjoying himself in Wisconsin Fairyland.”

Years ago Grandview had a beautiful fence.
10/27/2025

Years ago Grandview had a beautiful fence.

Thank you, Wisconsin Arts Board, for posting this.
09/05/2025

Thank you, Wisconsin Arts Board, for posting this.

In 1937, Nick Engelbert transformed his Iowa County farm into Grandview, adorning concrete sculptures with glass and pottery shards while his wife Katherine ...

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