Central Wisconsin CRT Preserve

01/15/2026

The wall as of now.

01/15/2026

My appeal went through. I still don't know what they thought we did "wrong" but I can message again! 🥳

01/05/2026

Unfortunately Facebook's "smart" AI thinks that the CRT Preserve is a business, and has locked me out of the messenger app for reasons I do not know. If you're trying to get in touch, the Wisconsin Computer Club site or Discord are the way to go for now. I'll update if/when I'm able to get back in.

12/20/2025

If you or someone you know wants a CRT for their retro gaming or retro media this holiday season, reach out! We've still got plenty of tested sets that could use a new home!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

09/21/2025

A before and after on this IBM PS1 monitor.

09/21/2025

Cleaned up, but untested. Soon!

09/16/2025

A recent rescue, 24" Philips Magnavox set. Not fancy, but the "price" is right. 😁

09/02/2025

A good day in the preserve today! 🥳

08/25/2025

Many thanks to our friends at Free Geek Twin Cities for helping us match a couple groovy sets to some retro gamers who needed em'! Always a good day when we can keep old sets out of the trash, and in the hands of people who love this hobby. Rock on! 🥳

07/20/2025

If you need a TV or a monitor (particularly an Apple A2M6014 RGB monitor) we have plenty we're trying to rehome!

A look at the Central Wisconsin CRT Preserve project, which had a massive haul through garage sale season this spring, and continues to take in the usual num...