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Preserving Mishicot's Heritage for Today and Tomorrow
Preserving Mishicot's Heritage for Today and Tomorrow
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This photo, which is from the UW Madison Manitowoc Local History Collection, was taken on June 8, 1899 at an annual school picnic of the “French Settlement” or La Salle school, southwest of Mishicot on Samz Rd. Forty-seven kids were served by one teacher. Thirty-three years later, the photo was republished in the Manitowoc Herald […]
2.3.2025 22:41La Salle School / Joint District No. 4 Picnic — June 8, 1899An undated postcard of the Rhode Mill and East Twin River near the intersection of Elizabeth and Washington Streets in Mishicot, Wisconsin. On the back is a handwritten note addressed to Anna (last name unknown) at 2742 Springfield Ave, Chicago, Illinois. In the distance, the Daniel Smith home, Rockway School, and Zion Methodist Church are […]
1.1.2025 01:03Rhode Mill Postcard— Mishicot, WisconsinIn 1969, Mishicot School District teachers Jack Spevacek and Paul Frelich enrolled in an Audio-Visual Education course at Holy Family College in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and completed the slideshow “Mishicot 1847–1969.” The pair interviewed Mishicot residents, located historical images, and shot contemporary color photos of Mishicot while compiling the project. Jack Spevacek narrated the slideshow and […]
17.9.2024 00:26History Of Mishicot 1847–1969These images come from a carousel of 35mm slides that comprise the slideshow “Mishicot 1847–1969.” The slideshow was produced by Mishicot High School staff. See also:The full slideshowThe slideshow narration guide Tags: 1847, 1969, history of mishicot, jack spevacek, paul frelich, slideshow, map, saxonburg, grist mill, twin rivers co-op, opera house, basketball, frank & roses, […]
16.9.2024 21:37History Of Mishicot 1847–1969 Slideshow PhotosThis guide accompanies the slideshow “Mishicot 1847–1969” that was produced by Mishicot High School staff. The text in this guide was narrated by Jack Spevacek. See also:The full slideshowThe carousel of 35mm slides Tags: 1847, 1969, history of mishicot, jack spevacek, paul frelich, slideshow Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more […]
16.9.2024 20:38History Of Mishicot 1847–1969 Slideshow Narration GuideA circa-1994 image of Roy Jindra posing next to a plane and the sign “Mishicot Flying Club.” This history of the club was written by Michael Jindra: The Mishicot Flying Club began when bomber pilot Roger Sekadlo returned from service after World War II. They bought a Taylorcraft 2-seat airplane in 1947, which was at […]
26.8.2024 18:25Mishicot Flying Club — Roy Jindra8mm home movie scenes from Paul Mueller of Mishicot, Wisconsin. The movies were transferred to VHS tape by Lloyd’s Photo & Video of Manitowoc. The dates and specific events depicted in these videos are not documented in museum records, but many scenes were likely filmed in and around Mishicot, Wisconsin. If you have more information […]
7.8.2024 17:258mm Home Movies From Paul Mueller — Mishicot, Wisconsin And Rural ScenesMiscellaneous photos and video scenes captured in and around Mishicot, Wisconsin from 1998 – 2016. This video was transferred from a DVD which was compiled from still digital camera photographs, digital video, and VHS tape. Scenes in this video: 0:00 – 8:51: Digital camera photos, most from 2012 and 2013 8:52 – 35:36: Truck and tractor pulls and […]
7.8.2024 17:18Miscellaneous Mishicot Scenes 1998 – 2016VHS video of the Mishicot Sesquicentennial Celebration, which was held from August 15–17, 1997 in the Mishicot Village Park and throughout downtown Mishicot. This tape is narrated by Allen Kliment, a Mishicot School District teacher. The tape includes scenes from the ribbon cutting of the Covered Bridge (Rockway Bridge) over the East Twin River. Learn […]
7.8.2024 17:12Mishicot Sesquicentennial Celebration — August 15–17, 1997An interview with Otto H. Schultz by Jack Spevacek on June 27, 2018. Otto was superintendent of the School District of Mishicot for 37 years. He died in 2020 at the age of 101. Jack Spevacek is a former Mishicot High School teacher. Tags: 2018, interview, otto schultz, jack spevacek, video Subscribe to the museum’s […]
7.8.2024 17:03Otto H. Schultz Interview — June 27, 2018This 8mm film was shot by Dave Brouchoud. It details flooding on Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin on December 28, 1959, and the deadly explosion and fire that broke out at the home of George W. Schmidt as a result of the high water. Read more about the flood and fire here. Tags: 1959, dave […]
7.8.2024 16:59December 28, 1959 Flood & Fire — Mishicot, WisconsinSeptember 12, 1995: This VHS tape documents the finishing touches on peaks of Phase 1 of the Wooden Wonderland Playground in the Mishicot Village Park. Placing flags are Ramona Peronto, Brenda Yauger and her daughters, Toni and Felicia, their father, Mike, and Jean Staudinger. Read more about the Wooden Wonderland project here. Tags: 1995, video, […]
7.8.2024 16:53Placing Flags On The Wooden Wonderland — 1995A photo of the 1955 Mishicot Memorial Day parade by Roy Jindra. The photo was captured looking southeast on Main Street in front of the Badger Bowl, 451 E. Main Street. Tags: 1955, badger bowl, badger state house, holst cheap cash store, holst sons co, holst store, krajnik, main street, memorial day, parade, roy jindra […]
7.8.2024 16:391955 Memorial Day Parade — Mishicot, WisconsinTwo aerial views captured by Roy Jindra on a flight in fall 1955. One photo depicts downtown Mishicot, and was captured above the land that became Fox Hills Resort, looking northeast. The other photo was captured looking east near the intersection of Fisherville Road and Ridge Road. Tags: 1955, fisherville, fox hills, highway b, roy […]
7.8.2024 16:351955 Aerial Views — Mishicot, WisconsinThis is a portion of a large photo, postcard, and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. The photos in this set are attributed to various Schmidt family members. Many of them were captured at the Schmidt family farm at 9425 County Highway B, Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: 1912, 1925, 1926, 1933, […]
7.8.2024 14:37Schmidt Photos — Schmidt & Chloupek Family CollectionThis is a portion of a large photo, postcard, and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. The photos in this set are attributed to various Chloupek family members. Tags: 1907, 1909, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1923, 1938, aluminum goods mfg co, guy drews post american legion, pauly cheese, williams and shoblaska, […]
7.8.2024 13:48Chloupek Photos — Schmidt & Chloupek Family CollectionThis is a portion of a large photo, postcard, and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. The photos in this set are attributed to George Schmidt Jr. (1934 – 2007). View George’s obituary here. Tags: 1922, 1936, 1942, 1944, 1950, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1965, 1969, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, […]
7.8.2024 13:26George A. Schmidt Photo Collection — Schmidt & Chloupek Family CollectionTwo pages from the Manitowoc Herald-Times published in 1936 in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Manitowoc County. These pages feature congratulatory messages from Mishicot and Tisch Mills businesses, as well as brief histories of Mishicot and Two Rivers. Tags: 1936, centennial, manitowoc county, newspaper Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know […]
7.8.2024 01:33Mishicot Business Firms Extend Congratulations To Manitowoc County On Its 100th Anniversary — 1936This is a portion of a large photo, postcard, and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. The photos in this set are miscellaneous images of the Adolph and Anna Tesarik Chloupek home, located at 238 S Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. A brief history of the home: In the 1890s, […]
7.8.2024 01:30Chloupek Home — Mishicot, WisconsinA flyer advertising the 2005 Mishicot Village Wide Rummage Sale. Tags: 2005, magic, rummage sale, village wide rummage sale Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
6.8.2024 23:09Mishicot Village Wide Rummage Sale Flyer — 2005A newspaper advertisement for the 2003 Mishicot Village Wide Rummage Sale. Tags: 2003, magic, newspaper, rummage sale, village wide rummage sale Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
6.8.2024 23:07Mishicot Village Wide Rummage Sale Ad — 2003A card prepared in remembrance of Mrs. Edith Schmidt (1893–1959). Services were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on February 19, 1959. This is a portion of a large photo, postcard, and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: 1959, edith schmidt, george schmidt Download high resolution […]
6.8.2024 23:04In Remembrance Of Mrs. Edith Schmidt — Schmidt & Chloupek Family CollectionThis is a portion of a large photo, postcard, and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. The majority of the correspondence in this set is addressed to George Schmidt Jr. (1934 – 2007). View George’s obituary here. Tags: 1943, 1946, 1947, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1963, […]
6.8.2024 23:00George A. Schmidt Letters & Cards — Schmidt & Chloupek Family CollectionThis is a portion of a large photo, postcard and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. The majority of the correspondence in this set is addressed to George Schmidt Jr. (1934 – 2007). View George’s obituary here. Tags: 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1956, 1960, […]
6.8.2024 22:42George A. Schmidt Postcards — Schmidt & Chloupek Family CollectionA January 27, 1953 letter sent to Lillian Chloupek Schmidt by Gretna T. Brown, Superintendent of Manitowoc County Schools. This is a portion of a large photo, postcard, and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: 1953, greta brown, superintendent of schools Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. […]
6.8.2024 17:34Letter From Gretna T. Brown To Lillian Chloupek Schmidt — Schmidt & Chloupek Family CollectionA wedding invitation mailed to George Sr., George Jr., and Lillian Chloupek Schmidt on November 6, 1944. The invitation is attributed only to “Eleanor.” Its return address is 2614 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. This item is a portion of a large photo, postcard, and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: […]
6.8.2024 17:29Wedding Invitation To George Sr., George Jr., & Lillian Chloupek Schmidt — Schmidt & Chloupek Family CollectionThis is a portion of a large photo, postcard, and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. The majority of the correspondence in this set is addressed to George Schmidt Sr. (1887 – 1975) and Lillian Chloupek Schmidt (1888 – 1960). View George’s obituary here, and Lillian’s obituary here. Tags: 1928, 1933, 1940, […]
6.8.2024 15:26George Sr. & Lillian Chloupek Schmidt Postcards — Schmidt & Chloupek Family CollectionThis is a portion of a large photo, postcard, and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. The majority of the correspondence in this set is addressed to George Schmidt Sr. (1887 – 1975). View George’s obituary here. Tags: 1907, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1921, 1922, 1923, […]
6.8.2024 14:39George Schmidt Sr. Postcards — Schmidt & Chloupek Family CollectionThis is a portion of a large photo, postcard, and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. The majority of the correspondence in this set is addressed to Albert Schmidt (1856 – 1943). View Albert’s obituary here. Tags: 1907, 1912, 1915, 1924, 1926, albert schmidt, anna schmitt, dam, george schmidt sr, grand […]
6.8.2024 14:14Albert Schmidt Postcards — Schmidt & Chloupek Family CollectionThis is a portion of a large photo, postcard, and correspondence collection from the Schmidt and Chloupek families of Mishicot, Wisconsin. The majority of the correspondence in this set is addressed to Lillian Chloupek Schmidt (1888-1960), Anna Tesarik Chloupek (1861-1935), Victor Chloupek (1881-1930), Olga Chloupek (1891-1911), Edwin Chloupek (1893-1972), and Blanche Chloupek Cootway (1886-1955). View […]
6.8.2024 01:34Chloupek Postcards — Schmidt & Chloupek Family CollectionA newspaper article about the Badger State Games 5th Torch Run, which was held in Mishicot, Wisconsin, and stopped at the Mishicot Historical Museum. Article text: Participants in last Saturday’s Torch Run in Mishicot received special t-shirts. Native gal Cindy Bremser, who competed in the 1984 Olympics, was awarded two made-to-order shirts. She sports an extra […]
5.8.2024 23:25Badger State Games 5th Torch Run Article — Mishicot, WisconsinAn undated flyer advertising the MAGIC Community Christmas Tree which was displayed during Christmas At The Mishicot Historical Museum. Tags: christmas at the museum, christmas tree, museum, magic Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
5.8.2024 23:22Christmas At The Museum MAGIC Community Christmas Tree Flyer — Mishicot, WisconsinAn undated newspaper clipping detailing a live nativity scene prepared for Christmas At The Mishicot Historical Museum. Tags: christmas at the museum, museum, live nativity, magic, newspaper Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
5.8.2024 23:19Christmas At The Museum Live Nativity Article — Mishicot, WisconsinA near-final concept illustration for a mural on the State Bank Building at 442 East Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. The final painted mural was created by David Knaak. The mural’s purpose was to commemorate the Mishicot’s Potawatomi heritage. Tags: earl meshigaud, magic, mural, pathways photography, david knaak, illustration, state bank Download high resolution copies […]
5.8.2024 23:16Mishicot Mural Project IllustrationThis item contains two documents. The first is an overview letter describing a project to create a mural for the State Bank Building at 442 East Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. The mural’s purpose was to commemorate the Mishicot’s Potawatomi heritage. The second item is a series of drawings on graph paper and notebook paper […]
5.8.2024 23:13Mishicot Mural Project — Main Street1996, 1998, 1999, and undated flyers advertising the Mishicot Historical Museum at 411 Buchanan Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: 1996, 1998, 1999, flyer, magic, museum Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
5.8.2024 23:09Mishicot Historical Museum FlyersMiscellaneous newspaper clippings about Tony Berken’s portrayal of artist Norman Rockwell at The Old School, 315 Elizabeth Street, Mishicot, Wisconsin. A Norman Rockwell Holiday was an event that celebrated the art of Norman Rockwell. Tags: 2006, tony berken, newspaper, norman rockwell, the old school Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about […]
5.8.2024 23:05Tony Berken Portrays Norman Rockwell Articles2005, 2006, and 2007 flyers advertising A Norman Rockwell Holiday, which was an event celebrating the art of Norman Rockwell and hosted at The Old School, 315 Elizabeth Street, Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: 2005, 2006, 2007, norman rockwell, the old school Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact […]
5.8.2024 23:01A Norman Rockwell Holiday Flyers — Mishicot, WisconsinA collection of flyers and schedules detailing the agendas for Hannahville Potawatomi Pow Wow Bus Trips. The bus trip was an annual tradition organized by the Mishicot Historical Museum to the “land of Chief Mishicot” during the Great Lakes Area Traditional Pow Wow at the Woodland Gathering Grounds. Tags: 2006, 2008, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, […]
5.8.2024 22:57Hannahville Potawatomi Pow Wow Bus Trip Flyers & SchedulesA schedule of events planned for Pumpkinfest 1995 in Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: 1995, magic, pumpkinfest Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
5.8.2024 22:52Mishicot Pumpkinfest Events — 1995A flyer advertising an event titled “The Chief Mishicott Story,” which was a PowerPoint presentation given by Jim Sustman during Pumpkinfest in downtown Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: abraham mishicot, pumpkinfest Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
5.8.2024 22:49Chief Mishicott Story Event FlyerA poster advertising Memorial Day 2008 events planned in downtown Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: 2008, memorial day Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
5.8.2024 22:45Memorial Day 2008 Poster — Mishicot, WisconsinA pamphlet advertising summer 2007 events and outdoor concerts held in Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: 2007, summer concert, the old school Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
5.8.2024 22:42Mishicot Summer Events & Concerts — 2007A history of Mishicot, Wisconsin trivia packet distributed to “Boy Scouts on tour” in summer 1987, according to a handwritten note written on the back page of the packet. Tags: 1987, boy scouts, trivia Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
5.8.2024 22:40History Of Mishicot Trivia — 1987Three drawings of directional signs that were constructed to promote tourism and local businesses in Mishicot, Wisconsin. The signs were placed on high traffic roads at key points throughout the village. Tags: sign, illustration Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
5.8.2024 22:38Village Of Mishicot Directional Sign DrawingsAn unrealized 1986 plan to restore the original appearance of the State Bank building at 442 E Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. At the time, the building housed the Mishicot Village Hall. The State Bank building was eventually partially restored in a similar fashion to the drawings propose years after the Village Hall moved out […]
5.8.2024 22:35Mishicot Village Hall / State Bank Restoration PlanNegatives from Joan and Glen Hansen: Miscellaneous photos of the West/Upper Mill, which was located on the East Twin River slightly northwest of the village of Mishicot, Wisconsin, and north of the Highway 147 bridge over the river. The mill was operated by brothers Paul and George Siebold. Read more about the history of the […]
5.8.2024 22:30The West / Upper Mill — Mishicot, WisconsinTwo undated photos of the Kempen Cheese Factory, which was located on South Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. In the photo with a gasoline pump, the men have been identified, from left to right: Bill Ray, Edgar Ploecklemen, Eugene Kempen, Hubert Kempen, Adolph Hronek, Joe Dvorak. The factory was owned and operated by the Wilbur […]
5.8.2024 22:21Kempen Cheese Factory — Mishicot, WisconsinPhotos from the Cootway family, mostly attributed to Lillian Cootway (Jehle). Lillian was a teacher in Manitowoc County at Saxonburg and Francis Creek. Her parents were Louis and Blanche Chloupek Cootway. Tags: 1913, 1937, 1944, envelope, cootway, lillian cootway, ellen rice, graduation, francis kennedy, rummele jewlers Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. […]
5.8.2024 21:49Lillian Cootway Family PhotosMiscellaneous newspaper articles, brochures, ads, and ephemera related to the Jambo Creek Bicentennial celebration, which was held from June 9– 11 at the Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club Jambo Creek road near Mishicot, Wisconsin. This article was prepared for a 1994–1995 Mishicot brochure: A special 200th-anniversary celebration has been planned for June 1995 at the Jambo Creek […]
5.8.2024 21:44Jambo Creek Bicentennial ArticlesMiscellaneous photos of the Norwegian Lutheran Jambo Creek Church, which was located on Jambo Creek Road near Mishicot, Wisconsin in the township of Gibson. One photo is dated 1949, the same year the church was disbanded. Tags: jambo creek, jambo creek cemetery, jambo creek church Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know […]
5.8.2024 21:38Jambo Creek Church — Mishicot, WisconsinMiscellaneous photos: A classroom full of students inside the Jambo Creek School on Jambo Creek Road near Mishicot, Wisconsin, a 1916 Jambo Creek School picnic with the handwritten caption, “Clara Jonas, Teacher — Mishicot Museum, from Elaine Larson,” and a photo with the handwritten caption, “Jambo Creek School Fair.” From “Mishicot’s Meaningful Memories“: The school […]
5.8.2024 21:35Jambo Creek School — Mishicot, WisconsinThis plaque, located on Jambo Creek Road, west of Mishicot, reads: 1795 The first white man’s house – a trading post – in Manitowoc Co. was built 60 rods south of this marker by Jacques Vieau known among the Indians as Jambo. Dedicated June 25, 1922. Vieau, born near Montreal, Quebec, Canada, was heavily involved […]
5.8.2024 17:33Jacques Vieau Marker — Mishicot, WisconsinAn undated photo of the abandoned Zander School, which was located at 17129 County Road Q near Larrabee, Wisconsin. From “Mishicot’s Meaningful Memories“: Zander was in Gibson district number 3. In 1858 the first school in Zander was built of wood. After using it for a while, it was sold for $10.50. The second school […]
5.8.2024 15:05Zander School — Mishicot, WisconsinNewspaper articles detailing Mishicot, Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration on June 14 – 15, 1947. The event was sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post & the Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club. Tags: 100th anniversary, 1947, badger bowl, badger state house, centennial, daniel smith home, main street, east twin river, newspaper Download high resolution copies of these items […]
5.8.2024 15:00Mishicot Centennial Celebration Articles — 1947A souvenir button from Mishicot, Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration on June 14 – 15, 1947. The event was sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post & the Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club. This button is from the collection of Ray Kronforst. Tags: 100th anniversary, 1947, centennial, ray kronforst Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. […]
5.8.2024 14:54Mishicot Centennial Celebration ButtonPhotos from Mishicot, Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration on June 14 – 15, 1947. The event was sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post & the Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club. Tags: 100th anniversary, 1947, centennial, pfingstens, main street, central hotel, model barber shop, vogue beauty shop, holst sons co, opera house Download high resolution copies of these […]
5.8.2024 14:51Mishicot Centennial Celebration — 1947A booklet promoting Mishicot, Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration on June 14 – 15, 1947. The event was sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post & the Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club. The Mishicot Historical Museum has two copies of this book. See also Ed Lambert’s copy, which has a slightly different page layout. Tags: 100th anniversary, 1947, centennial, […]
5.8.2024 14:43Mishicot Centennial Celebration Booklet — 1947Photos from the Badger State Games 5th Torch Run, which was held in Mishicot, Wisconsin, and stopped at the Mishicot Historical Museum. After the run, Cindy Bremser, 1984 Olympic runner, donated her Olympic uniform to the museum. From an October 1989 Mishicot Area Growth And Improvement Committee newsletter: Cindy Bremser, U.S. competitor at the 1984 international […]
4.8.2024 13:02Badger State Games 5th Torch Run — Mishicot, WisconsinMiscellaneous photos of the Rite Way Store, which was located at 407 E. Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. The plot was originally home to Chas. A. Wojta General Merchandise. One photo is dated 1941 and includes the handwritten caption, “Bud Blattler’s Car.” Another includes the caption, “I worked here after graduation.” Tags: main street, rite way store, […]
3.8.2024 23:36Rite Way Store — Mishicot, WisconsinMiscellaneous, undated photos of Chas. A. Wojta General Merchandise, which was located at 407 E. Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. From “Mishicot’s Meaningful Memories“: C.A. Wojta established a general store in Mishicot in the early 1900’s. Groceries, shoes, clothing and small hardware items were among the products sold. Later the Wojta’s replaced the wood frame […]
3.8.2024 23:25Chas. A. Wojta General MerchandiseNewspaper articles from May 2007 and May 2008 detailing the events of the East Twin River Canoe and Kayak Run, which began at the Mishicot Village Park Dam on the East Twin River in Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: 2007, 2008, east twin river, canoe and kayak run, east twin river, newspaper, village park Download high resolution copies of […]
3.8.2024 23:19East Twin River Canoe and Kayak Run ArticlesA group photo captured at the 3rd Annual East Twin River Canoe and Kayak Run, which was held in Spring 2009, and began at the Mishicot Village Park Dam on the East Twin River. Tags: 2009, canoe and kayak run, east twin river, village park Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know […]
3.8.2024 23:153rd Annual East Twin River Canoe and Kayak RunA single page flyer advertising the 4th Annual East Twin River Canoe and Kayak Run, which was held on May 5, 2010, and began at the Mishicot Village Park Dam on the East Twin River. Tags: 2009, canoe and kayak run, village park Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about […]
3.8.2024 23:124th Annual East Twin River Canoe and Kayak Run FlyerThree newspaper articles detailing the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Mishicot Super Wash, 224 S. State Street, Mishicot, Wisconsin, in December 1987. Tags: 1987, car wash, grand opening, newspaper, super wash Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
3.8.2024 23:08Mishicot Super Wash Grand Opening Articles — 1987A photo of the sign outside the Mishicot Super Wash, 224 S. State Street, Mishicot, Wisconsin, advertising grand opening festivities on December 12 and 13, 1987. Tags: 1987, car wash, grand opening, super wash Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
3.8.2024 23:05Mishicot Super Wash Grand Opening — 1987Viewing tip: click the “Download” button below to open the document viewer full screen. A letter by Ronald J. Likas, President of Fox Hills Resort, invitation, and ticket for the Bob Hope Lakeshore Charity Golf Classic, which was held on August 18, 1988 in Mishicot, Wisconsin. To read about Hope’s visit to Mishicot, view the Mishicot […]
3.8.2024 23:00Bob Hope Lakeshore Charity Golf Classic Invitation — Mishicot, WisconsinA brochure advertising Bob Hope’s appearance at the Lakeshore Charity Golf Classic on August 18, 1988. The event was held at Fox Hills Resort in Mishicot, Wisconsin. To read about Hope’s visit to Mishicot, view the Mishicot Historical Museum’s collection of newspaper articles from the golf classic event here. Tags: 1988, bob hope, brochure, fox hills, […]
3.8.2024 22:55Bob Hope Plays The New Fox Hills National Brochure — Mishicot, WisconsinA souvenir booklet distributed at the Mishicot Lions Club 42nd Annual Junior Fair, which was held from August 19 – 21, 1988. Bob Hope was the honorary chairman, and played golf at Fox Hills Resort during the Lakeshore Charity Golf Classic. Tags: 1988, bob hope, junior fair, lions club Download high resolution copies of these items […]
3.8.2024 21:45Mishicot Lions Club 42nd Annual Junior Fair BookletViewing tip: click the “Download” button below to open the document viewer full screen. Miscellaneous newspaper articles about Bob Hope playing golf at Fox Hills Resort in Mishicot, Wisconsin on August 18, 1988. The photos are credited to Jim Bydalek. To see more images from Hope’s visit to Mishicot, view the Mishicot Historical Museum’s collection […]
3.8.2024 21:40Bob Hope Lakeshore Charity Golf Classic Articles — Mishicot, WisconsinSix photos of Bob Hope playing golf at Fox Hills Resort in Mishicot, Wisconsin on August 18, 1988. The photos are credited to Jim Bydalek. To read about Hope’s visit to Mishicot, view the Mishicot Historical Museum’s collection of newspaper articles from the golf classic event here. Tags: 1988, bob hope, fox hills, golf, james bydalek […]
3.8.2024 21:33Bob Hope Lakeshore Charity Golf Classic — Mishicot, WisconsinMiscellaneous photos from a variety of years captured at the Daniel Smith Home at 451 Elizabeth Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. Daniel Smith was the pioneer founder of the village of Mishicot. Read more about Daniel here. This history of the home was published in the Spring 2007 Mishicot Area Growth And Improvement Committee: If you drive […]
3.8.2024 21:19Daniel Smith Home — Mishicot, WisconsinFrom the October 1990 Mishicot Area Growth and Improvement Committee Newsletter: Fireman’s Department Celebrates Centennial The Mishicot Fire Department was first incorporated in 1890, and celebrated its hundredth anniversary this summer with a picnic, plus a giant parade on July 29, 1990. The parade included over 150 units, with more than a dozen fire departments […]
3.8.2024 20:37Firemen’s Centennial Parade — Mishicot, WisconsinA portrait of a group of people, the leftmost of which is Elizabeth Puffer Smith, wife of Daniel Smith, who was the founder of the village of Mishicot. This obituary of Elizabeth was published in the Manitowoc Pilot on April 23, 1880: “Gone to Rest” We’re sorry to be obliged to announce the death of […]
3.8.2024 20:33Elizabeth Puffer Smith — Mishicot, WisconsinA May 25, 1980 newspaper article about a Mishicot family’s feature in National Geographic magazine. Article text: Members of the Xiong family of Mishicot are featured in the May 1980 edition of “National Geographic.” The magazine traced the family’s exodus from their homeland in Laos to Thailand’s Ban Vinai refugee camp, to their eventual resettlement […]
3.8.2024 20:30Mishicot Hmong Family Featured In National Geographic — 1980An August 15, 1951 newspaper article titled, “River Pollution Takes Toll.” Article text: Shown above is a group of more than 80 minnows, carp, suckers and rock bass found floating dead in the East Twin river on the Roland Samz farm, one and one-half miles south of Mishicot late last week. Manitowoc County Conservation Warden […]
3.8.2024 20:26River Pollution Takes Toll Article — Mishicot, WisconsinAn August 4, 1998 newspaper article titled, “Mishicot spreads ethnic roots.” The article profiles current events and businesses in and around Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: 1998, andy larson, bud blatter, dial-a-style, jason rocklewitz, jenny lambrecht, judy ferry, larsioni’s pizzeria, main street, newspaper Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? […]
3.8.2024 20:22Mishicot Spreads Ethnic Roots ArticleThe front page of the Herald Times Reporter on June 3, 2014, which featured an article titled, “The Mystery Of Mishicot.” The article features the research work of Jim Sustman at the Mishicot Historical Museum. Tags: 2014, jim sustman, newspaper Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact […]
3.8.2024 20:18The Mystery Of Mishicot Article — Jim SustmanA full-page, May 25, 1980 newspaper spread highlighting some of the businesses in Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: 1980, andercraft woods, anderle building center, citizens lakeshore bank, crow bar, frank & roses, Jim anderle, jim levanetz sales and service, jindra plumbing and heating, krajnik, krauses shopping center, kronforst electric, magic mirror beauty salon, main street, newspaper, opera […]
3.8.2024 20:15Focus On The Folks In Mishicot Article — 1980A July 25, 2000 newspaper feature article titled “Discover Mishicot.” The article was published by the Herald Times Report with the title “Cozy Atmosphere.” Tags: 2000, discover mishicot, fox hills, newspaper, ryan gilbert Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
3.8.2024 20:11Discover Mishicot Article — 2000Viewing tip: click the “Download” button below to open the document viewer full screen. Cover pages from three editions of “Closeup Mishicot” a special report series produced by the Herald Times Reporter and Lakeshore Chronicle. These cover pages represent the years 2002, 2005, and 2006. Tags: 2002, 2005, 2006, closeup mishicot, covered bridge, newspaper Download […]
3.8.2024 20:09Closeup Mishicot Special Report CoversAn undated photograph of a collage prepared to promote the Wilde Photography Studio in Mishicot, Wisconsin. Many early photos of the village are attributed to the studio with handwritten tags reading only “Wilde” in the corner. In the March 29, 1910 issue of the Manitowoc Daily Herald, the studio’s opening was announced: “E. H. Wilde […]
3.8.2024 19:59Wilde Photography Studio CollageTwo photos of men outside the Lambert Bros. Garage at 418–424 E. Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. One photo identifies these men: Earl Scheuer, Jess Lambert, Howard Flentje, Fred Cornils, John Vertz, Ed Lambert. Tags: earl scheuer, ed lambert, fred cornils, garage, howard flentje, jess lambert, john vertz, lambert bros., main street, service station Download […]
3.8.2024 19:56Lambert Bros. GarageViewing tip: click the “Download” button below to open the document viewer full screen. Two issues of a promotional magazine titled “Discover Mishicot: Wisconsin’s East Coast.” The issues were published in 1987 and 1988. They are similar to a later series titled “Discover It.“ Tags: 1987, 1988, discover mishicot, magazine Download high resolution copies of […]
3.8.2024 19:50Discover Mishicot: Wisconsin’s East Coast — Promotional PublicationsViewing tip: click the “Download” button below to open the document viewer full screen. Four issues of a promotional magazine titled “Mishicot Is Magic: The Fun Is In Mishicot — Discover It.” The issues were published in 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1995. They are similar to an earlier series titled “Discover Mishicot.” Tags: 1990, 1991, […]
3.8.2024 19:45Mishicot Is Magic: Discover It — Promotional PublicationsA June 13, 1970 newspaper article about the discovery of a skeleton in the front yard of 411 Elizabeth Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. A handwritten caption at the top of the article explains the aftermath: “This turned out to be the skeleton Dr. Skwor used in his office. After his death his wife buried it in an […]
3.8.2024 18:37Skwor Skeleton Found Article — Mishicot, WisconsinAn undated newspaper clipping discussing plans for the Wisconsin State Board of Health Mobile Bus X-ray unit in rural Manitowoc County. Tags: mishicot high school, newspaper, x-ray Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
3.8.2024 18:33Mishicot X-Ray Meeting Held ArticleNewspaper clippings marking the opening of a new office for Doctor John E. Nilles in Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: doctor’s office, john nilles, newspaper Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
3.8.2024 18:31Doctor John E. Nilles — Mishicot, WisconsinSTERILE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE — Dr. Elery J. Meyer and his wife, the former Hazel Schley, operate on a Boston Terrier for a perineal tumor. The stainless steel table is hydraulically operated and the sink has foot pedal action.Doctor Meyer was the founder of the Mishicot Veterinary Clinic. Tags: elery meyer, hazel schley, newspaper, operation Download […]
3.8.2024 18:29Doctor Elery J. Meyer Veterinary ArticleAn undated clipping from a newspaper article detailing an immunization clinic hosted by Doctor C.J. Skwor of Mishicot, Wisconsin. Doctor Skwor’s office was located in the G.L. Karnopp home at 411 Elizabeth Street. Clipping text: THEY’RE PROTECTED — Through diphtheria-tetanus clinics immunization clinics now underway in Manitowoc County, rural youngsters are receiving “shots” to prevent […]
3.8.2024 18:24Doctor C.J. Skwor Immunization ClinicTwo photos of the gravestone for Daniel Smith, pioneer founder of the Village of Mishicot. One photo was published in the Manitowoc County Reporter on January 30, 1980. Obituary for Daniel Smith published in the Manitowoc Pilot: Died at his residence in the town of Mishicot, on Thursday. Mr. Daniel Smith was aged 57 years. […]
3.8.2024 18:21Daniel Smith Gravestone — Mishicot, WisconsinEarl and Alissa Meshigaud visited Misichot, Wisconsin for Pumpkinfest 2004. Earl is the great grandson of Chief Mishicott. Read more Chief Mishicott history here. Tags: 2004, earl meshigaud, parade, pumpkinfest Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
3.8.2024 18:11Earl Meshigaud At Pumpkinfest 2004 — Mishicot, WisconsinThe front page of the Lakeshore Chronicle from September 8, 2002 with a feature article celebrating the 40th anniversary of Camp TaPaWingo, which is located at 915 Tapawingo Road in Mishicot, Wisconsin. The article has quotes from Marie Steeber, camp director at the time. Tags: 2002, camp tapawingo, marie steeber, newspaper Download high resolution copies of […]
3.8.2024 18:06Camp TaPaWingo Celebrates 40 Years ArticleAn undated, typewritten directory of Mishicot, Wisconsin businesses. The directory is possibly from the 1990s. Tags: mishicot business directory Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
3.8.2024 18:03Undated Mishicot Business DirectoryAn undated photo of two small children, Bob Scheuer and Tony Shedivy, boxing on Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. The photo was captured at approximately 418 E Main Street, facing northwest. Tags: bob scheuer, boxing, main street, tony shedivy Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the […]
3.8.2024 18:00Bob Scheuer & Tony Shedivy BoxingA newspaper clipping featuring Mishicot Boy Scout Troop 914. Article text: EXTINGUISHER – Gathered around an 1890 soda and acid fire extinguisher to be displayed by Mishicot Boy Scouts at the U.S. Grant Boy Scout Pilgrimage in Galena, Ill., were (front from left) Scout Joe Thuermer, Scout Dan Jonas, Terry Johnson, who is vice president […]
3.8.2024 17:41Boy Scout Troop 914 Scouting PilgrimageTwo copies of an undated photo of Mishicot Furniture And Upholstering Co., which was located at 310 E Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. Tags: main street, mishicot furniture and upholstering co Download high resolution copies of these items on archive.org. Know more about these items? Contact the museum.
3.8.2024 17:36Mishicot Furniture And Upholstering Co.Miscellaneous photos captured in front of and inside Joseph Dufek’s Blacksmith Shop, which was located at 302 – 314 E Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin. On the shop were three signs. One, shaped like a wagon wheel, read, “Mueller & Halberg.” Another that ran the length of the building read, “Planing, Matching, Resawing, Sawgumming, Wagons, […]
3.8.2024 17:33Joseph Dufek BlacksmithA three-ring binder page and crops of individual photos on the page depicting the “Gravel Pit Area Before Leveling” which was located near S Rockway Street in the Mishicot Village Park in Mishicot, Wisconsin. The page is dated 1973 and is labeled “Mishicot Hall And Rec. Bldg.” Tags: 1973, beyer cement works, gravel pit, village […]
3.8.2024 17:27Mishicot Village Park Gravel Pit — 1973Miscellaneous photos captured at Beyer Cement Works in Mishicot, Wisconsin. The cement works were located on the east side of South Rockway Street between the Rockway (Covered) Bridge and Salvage Road. Beyer Cement Works provided materials for Mishicot’s first concrete dam. Tags: 1927, aerial, opera house, rockway bridge, beyer cement works Download high resolution copies […]
3.8.2024 17:21Beyer Cement Works