by Jamie - Editor | Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of Appleton’s Own – Edna Ferber by Christine Williams Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1885, and spending time in Chicago, Illinois, and Ottumwa, Iowa, before moving to Appleton at age 12, the author and playwright Edna Ferber has been embraced by our...
by Jamie - Editor | Jul 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Taking a Dip! by Gwen Hinz Sargeant Swimming is a favorite Appleton pastime, whether in the Fox River, a lagoon, private pools, or a municipal pool. In the early days, the only option was to swim in the Fox River, but the dangers associated with that pushed citizens...
by Jamie - Editor | May 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Manufacturing Fun: Toys in Appleton by Gwen Hinz Sargeant Appleton is known for the paper industry but did you know Appleton had a thriving toy manufacturing business starting in 1882? Daniel Walters and Michael Bauer formed the first toy company in Appleton in 1882...
by Jamie - Editor | Mar 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Life on the Locks by Christine Williams The 275-mile river system that includes the Fox and Lower Wisconsin Rivers extends from Green Bay to Prairie du Chien. Beginning in the 1820s, government and private interests began to view the route as a direct water highway to...
by Jamie - Editor | Mar 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dreams Come True for a Fox Valley Metro Police K-9 Unit Metro Police K-9 Foundation, Inc. met their goal this week, and their dream will become a reality. Their initial fundraising goal was $100,000 in one year to start a K-9 program at Fox Valley Metro Police...
by Jamie - Editor | Jan 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Manufacturing Fun: Toys in Appleton by Gwen Hinz Sargeant Appleton is known for the paper industry but did you know Appleton had a thriving toy manufacturing business starting in 1882? Daniel Walters and Michael Bauer formed the first toy company in Appleton in 1882...
