THE APPLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S 11TH HISTORY FAIR December 5, 2015

It was a beautiful day for December and so many folks chose to work on Christmas decorations in their yards and go shopping, as a result our attendance was 304 for our 11th History Fair. The event was again held as part of the Appleton Downtown Winter Farm Market at the City Center in downtown Appleton. 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. Several copies of our book, Images of America-Appleton, were sold at the event. 

Exhibits focused on Historic Appleton Public Transportation and included displays on Trains, Buses, Trolley Cars, Taxicabs and even Bicycles and Scooters! A wide variety of exhibits were displayed. 

(1)  App Historical Society Welcome Table- Tom Sutter

(2)  Brian Schneider - showing a Trolley Car Video, an old Appleton Police Department,
Bike Safety Video, also will do free scanning of pictures and artifacts.

(3)  Tom Sutter - large historic maps and artifacts.

(4)  Jim Richter – copy of menu from dining car of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad.

(5)  Jim Krueger-transportation pictures & artifacts.

(6)  Mark Moderson -transportation pictures, post cards, business items and artifacts.

(7)  John Marx - transportation items, pictures, post cards and artifacts.

(8)  Dave Kalz - railroad and railroad station photos and postcards.

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

(10) Gwen Sargeant-AHS Book and Appleton Bike Shop historical items.
(11) Sheilah Bruchs – transportation items, bicycles and scooters, and artifacts.
(12) Tom McNeely – Appleton Trolley Car System.
(13) Dave Buss – Appleton’s Historic Taxi Services, and Bus Lines.
(14) Diana Sandberg, Appleton Public Library – The Historic Trail System that flowed through Appleton and other cities.

Many thanks to our dedicated exhibitors and all the time and effort they committed to our success!

We thank Jennifer Stephany and Djuanna Hugdahl 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 prior to the event by the Appleton Post Crescent, the Bargain Bulletin, and WHBY Radio. Thanks also to Community 1st and Capitol Credit Unions for marquee ads.

James Richter, Co-Chairman

Mark Moderson, Co-Chairman