By Kathleen Humski, Menasha Historical Society vice president Photos by Nicholas Jevne, Menasha Historical Society president A large, stately building has stood on Keyes Street in Menasha for over 92 years. Situated along the banks of the Fox River, the Memorial Building was constructed in 1928, bearing a plaque on the front of the building. “God gave READ MORE
An April 15 virtual program from Neenah Historical Society will invite Neenah residents to learn more about their community’s Native American heritage in a larger history recently uncovered on Lakeshore Avenue. “Beneath Lakeshore Avenue” recounts the findings of an archaeological dig conducted by archaeologists from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee which took place during summer and READ MORE
Tucked away on the corner of Neenah’s 7th and Hewitt Streets sits a hidden piece of Doty Island’s history. It’s here where Wisconsin’s first indoor tennis court, known affectionately as “The Barn,” was built in 1927 and still stands today. The pale green, dome-shaped structure looms behind a smattering of trees and contains a full READ MORE
As the weather warms and the outdoors appeal to us much more than the inside, escaping to the trails, water or any nature location ranks at the top of many people’s summer plans. Yet, unlike the air-conditioned, modernized locations mentioned in my last post, these outdoor sites are preserved or untouched havens of nature, beckoning READ MORE
As we move from the historic homes of Neenah in my last blog post to the hotspots found in Oshkosh, we can relate to desiring freedom beyond our four walls and spending the night out, whether to expand our impact in our community or to just escape quarantine. While our homes may not change drastically–except READ MORE
Throughout the past few weeks, we have all experienced mixed emotions towards our homes. Whether we are comforted by, confined in, or conflicted about our present home isolation, we all no doubt have a strong appreciation for the ability to call those walls home. However, many may feel like the realm of possibility has been READ MORE
