THE APPLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S 13TH HISTORY FAIR
December 3, 2016

As winter comes in like a lamb in Appleton, the weekend of the 3rd showed the community filled with activity. One activity was the 13th History Fair presented by the Appleton Historical Society. The event was again held as part of the Appleton Downtown Winter Farm Market at the City Center in downtown Appleton. Attendance was 270 for our “Lucky 13th” event. Those who attended showed great support and positive comments for our theme, and the variety of exhibits displayed. The kids loved our electric train set running in the front window around a Christmas tree, and the free candy. Several copies of AHS’s book, Images of America-Appleton, were sold at the event.

Exhibits focused on Appleton’s Unique Historic Businesses and included displays on the Courtney Woolen Mill, Pettibone-Peabody Department Store, Jimos Hat Shop and Appleton’s Furriers. A variety of exhibits were shown:

(1)  AHS Welcome Table- Tom Sutter, Gwen Sargeant, Christine Williams, Laura Leimer

(2)  Brian Schneider - Historic video and music at the entrance. Also free scanning of pictures and
artifacts

(3)  Tom Sutter – Telulah Springs display

(4)  Jim Richter and Brian Schneider – Voecks Food Store display

(5)  Jim Richter and Diana Sandberg – Lutz Ice Company display

(6)  Jim Richter and Diana Sandberg – Pettibone Peabody Department Store display

(7)  Jim Richter and Diana Sandberg - Appleton Furriers display

(8)  Tom Courtney - Courtney Woolen Mill display

(9)  Jim Krueger - Jimos Hat and Shoe Shop

(10)  Mark Moderson - pictures, post cards, business items and artifacts

(11)  Jeff Geiger – Heckert Shoe Store display

(12)  Dave Kalz – pictures, post cards and artifacts

.(13)  Dave Kalz (2nd) – model railroad setup in action

(14)  Dave Buss – Funeral Homes and Ambulance Services display

(15)  Diana Sandberg, Appleton Public Library – A variety of unique Appleton businesses displays

(16)  Barney Hameister - post cards and pictures

(17)  Mary Keller – Rossmeissl Shoe Store display

Many thanks to our dedicated exhibitors and all the time and effort they committed to our success! We thank Jennifer Stephany, Djuanna Hugdahl and Traci Erbecht of Appleton Downtown Inc. for making the event possible. Thanks also go to Pfefferle Companies Inc. and their City Center Staff for providing space, equipment and assistance. We also appreciate the excellent news coverage that was provided by WHBY Radio. Thanks also to Community 1st and Capital Credit Unions for marquee ads.

James Richter, Co-Chairman Mark Moderson, Co-Chairman

12-2016 History Fair Report https://appletonhistory.com/images/logo/AHSlogo3.jpg Denise Behreandt