The Oswald J. Nitschke House was constructed c. 1880 as a clapboard, wood frame farmhouse. It was occupied by Oswald J. Nitschke, a three-term mayor who supported Kenilworth's incorporation in 1907. The building’s evolution shows the changes and immigrant influences during the early development of the area. The house was saved in 2003 when the Kenilworth Historical Society moved the building 1,500 feet to prevent its demolition due to commercial development. 

The 2004 grant helped fund exterior restoration and the installation of basic utilities. The current grant will help fund repair and restoration of all basement and first floor rooms, as well as upgrades to life-safety requirements to prepare for the building's official opening as a living museum and cultural arts center.

For more information, visit:  http://www.kenilworthhistoricalsociety.org