Month: April 2014
Day in Appleton
My wife and I decided to hit the road this weekend and take a trip to Appleton. It's only about a 20-25 minute drive up the road, so we just went for it. I made a deal with Molly, I told her that if we could go to the History Museum at the Castle that I… Continue reading Day in Appleton
My Easter Basket
I received one of the coolest Easter gifts ever last Sunday. We had the whole family up for dinner at our home, and my father-in-law says, "come out to the car and help me with something." First he hands me a small, glass tabletop and then the big surprise. He pulls out a 1962 Civil Defense… Continue reading My Easter Basket
Ghost Signs
The History Museum at the Castle posted great article on Facebook about a ghost sign found in an Appleton building being remodeled. While removing plaster from an interior wall, the building owner discovered an old advertisement painted on the building next door. This ad was painted on the exterior wall of building sometime in the late 19th… Continue reading Ghost Signs
Raymond Dill
March 17, 1936
Find of the Day
Some of the guys found this at work today. I snapped a picture of them before I left.
Vintage Dishwashers
My wife gives me random looks when I tell her the things I look up online. One minute I am looking up the local weather, and then the next minute I am researching old dishwashing machines. My work takes me into a lot of different homes in the area, and the recent home I was… Continue reading Vintage Dishwashers
Allis Chalmers Parts & Service
Allis-Chalmers Appleton Works
It is amazing what you run into when you least expect it. I just so happened to find the former Allis-Chalmers Appleton Works in Appleton, Wisconsin, last weekend. It was fate when I caught a glimpse of the faded letters painted on the side of the factory complex. I started looking into this division of… Continue reading Allis-Chalmers Appleton Works
My New Position with the Winnebago County Historical & Archaeological Society
This past week I was voted on the board of the Winnebago County Historical and Archaeological Society, and I am really excited to get involved with our local historical organization. The society is headquartered in the old Morgan house in Oshkosh, WI. The organization prides itself on restoring and maintaining the Morgan residence for tours, but… Continue reading My New Position with the Winnebago County Historical & Archaeological Society
The Weekend Historian 