Neenah in Winnebago County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historic Wisconsin Avenue Commercial District
Photographed By Melinda Roberts, July 24, 2012
1. Historic Wisconsin Avenue Commercial District Marker
Begun by flour millers to capture the trade of local wheat farmers, this central shopping district was established near the mills at the heart of the city. Built by the emerging merchant class during the paper industry's heyday, many of the buildings date from the 1880s and 1890s.Erected 1999 by Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 412.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list.
Location. 44° 11.232′ N, 88° 27.767′ W. Marker is in Neenah, Wisconsin, in Winnebago County. Marker can be reached from West Wisconsin Avenue east of Church Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at "Future Neenah, Inc.". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 W Wisconsin Ave, Neenah WI 54956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grand Loggery (approx. Ύ mile away); The Old Council Tree (approx. one mile away); Civil War Veterans Memorial
Photographed By Melinda Roberts, July 22, 2012
2. Historic Wisconsin Avenue Commercial District Marker
Marker is in "Future Neenah, Inc." (see green and blue text), the small building to the left in this photo.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2012, by Melinda Roberts of De Pere, United States. This page has been viewed 694 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 24, 2012, by Melinda Roberts of De Pere, United States. 2. submitted on July 22, 2012, by Melinda Roberts of De Pere, United States. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
