Appleton

From the Lawrence Institute to hydroelectricity and paper, this Fox City's rich history is chronicled through vintage images.
Appleton's beginnings found their source at the Lawrence Institute, the university in the woods, on the Fox River. Rev. Henry Colman and Rev. William Sampson chose the bluff on the river for the site of the institute. Amos A. Lawrence donated $10,000, and the building began in July 1848. The city was made up of three villages: Martin (Grand Chute), Appleton, and Lawesburg. In 1857, the villages joined together to form the city of Appleton with Amos Story as its first mayor. Appleton's industry grew on the banks of the Fox River.

About the author

The Appleton Historical Society was formed in 2010 to preserve the history of Appleton's industry, business, and people. The society regularly hosts events to bring the city's history to the public for their enjoyment. Gwen Sargeant led the committee to create a community-inspired book. Images of America: Appleton contains photographs from the Appleton Historical Society, Lawrence University, the History Museum at the Castle, and the private collections of many Appleton natives.

Product details

• Authors: Appleton Historical Society, Gwen Sargeant
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.02.2015
• EAN: 9781467113304
• ISBN: 978-1-4671-1330-4
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 231 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 313 g
• Series: Images of America
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Fotografie, Orte und Menschen: Sachbuch, Bildbände, USA Mittlerer Westen, History - U.S., PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical, HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI), TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional)