For more than half a century, the work of Fred Hoeppner Sons Builders quietly shaped the neighborhoods, downtown storefronts, and architectural character of Appleton and the greater Fox Valley. From finely crafted homes to landmark commercial interiors, their legacy is one of craftsmanship, family, and community.
Though Wisconsin is known as the Dairy State and Appleton is known for its paper mills, the State has long been home to farms raising sheep for wool, and Appleton has, since 1880, been home to the Courtney Woolen Mill. Explore the history of this remarkable, family owned mill that still operates with its original machinery today.