It has been over 40 years since the last passenger train roared down the rails in the Fox Valley. The Chicago & North Western's 400s were among the last to offer intercity rail service between Chicago, Milwaukee, and Green Bay. The popularity of the automobiles and airlines put rail travel in peril. Private railroad companies had to cut back or discontinue passenger rail… Continue reading Intercity Rail Through the Fox Valley?
Category: History
A Look Back : Postcards of Oshkosh | OSHKOSH PUBLIC LIBRARY
For those of you interested in Oshkosh history, here is a cool talk coming up this Wednesday at the library! A Look Back : Postcards of OshkoshA Look Back : Postcards of Oshkosh presented by Ron MetzWednesday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Lower level meeting room.Ron Metz of the Oshkosh Memorabilia Club shares a slice… Continue reading A Look Back : Postcards of Oshkosh | OSHKOSH PUBLIC LIBRARY
New Blog
My wife and I are teaming up to document the work on our home. I thought I would post on this blog, but decided to dedicate a blog just to the house. Earlier this year we bought a 1921 Craftsman home, and now we have some work cut out for us. I don't want to give… Continue reading New Blog
Book Review
I know it's been a while since my last post, but I am going to try to pick up the pace as fall sets in. I thought I would write a short review on a book I just finished. John Gurda is one of my favorite historians. He has some spectacular history books about Milwaukee.… Continue reading Book Review
Money Matters
President Obama made a comment how having women on U.S. currency "was a pretty good idea." It got me thinking about who would be some good candidates, and it also got me looking into how our paper money has evolved. For example, how many of you knew that $500, $1,000, and even $100,000 bills were printed… Continue reading Money Matters
“Growing Success Story: Oshkosh Brewing Co.”
Camp 5 and the Lumberjack Steam Train
This past weekend our families got together in northern Wisconsin. It was a weekend of relaxation and fun at the lake. We spent some time out on the lake boating and swimming. My father-in-law, Dan, was the cook, and my father, Mitch, was the entertainment! It seems like whenever we visit the cottage we do… Continue reading Camp 5 and the Lumberjack Steam Train
Faucet Fiasco
Hello again to my blog followers! Sorry for my brief hiatus from blogging. Life has been super busy with Molly and I buying a house and moving. Now we are pretty much settled in and the work begins! There are so many things to tackle, but our first project is to fix our 1920s Crane… Continue reading Faucet Fiasco
Oshkosh Luggage
You never know the treasures you will run into each day. Last weekend I got my vintage stove that will be going in my new kitchen, and now this week I bought a suitcase made right here in Oshkosh. I was so stunned when I found a travel bag made in Oshkosh. So, once again,… Continue reading Oshkosh Luggage
Our New Old Stove
My wife and I are in the process of purchasing a home. The kitchen is decked out with steel cabinets, which is really retro but awesome! When we went and toured the home I noticed that the modern electric range had some significant gaps between the cabinets on each side. The realtor explained that the… Continue reading Our New Old Stove
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