Historic New Lisbon

Welcome to Historic New Lisbon

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Welcome to the blog about Historic New Lisbon! You will find lots of photos and stories about the past.

If you have photos you wish to share, would like to purchase a book about the history of New Lisbon, or have any questions, please email me at nlslibrarian@gmail.com

Display Case Donated

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Stop in the media center and view the artifacts from New Lisbon's past in this new display case donated by the Anna McMahon Memorial fund. Anna was the school librarian for many years from the sixties to the eighties. She dedicated her career to our school and children.

All Aboard!

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New Lisbon history is founded upon the railroad reaching its boundaries in 1857. All life pulsed around the tracks for a means of transportation, exporting local crops, mail, freight, and receiving products from other parts of the country.

School Library

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Of course this blog wouldn't be complete without a photo of the FIRST school library at New Lisbon Schools! Students would tell the librarian which book they would like to read and she would collect the book from the shelf. No one else was allowed to touch the books. Can you imagine?

New Lisbon Butter

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New Lisbon Coop Creamery Butter Package - 1928

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Anyone know anything about this?

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Ramsey's Studio 1895 (Tuesday's is currently located here)

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1895 Hunting Group

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Haiser Funeral - 1918

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Opera House early 1900s.

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New Lisbon Flour Mill on the Lemonweir River.

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New Lisbon High School 1924

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City Park 1923

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The Hiawatha roars into town.

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1981 Rocket Football Team

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1972 Rocket Football Team

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1971 Rocket Football Team

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1949 Rocket Football Team

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1946 Rocket Football Team

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1936 Rocket Football Team

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1926 Rocket Football Team

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1929 Cross Country Team

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Annual Staff 1917

School Administration

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School Administrators in 1910

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Grade 4 (1910)

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1940 Boy Scout Troop

School Song

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Ever wonder where that came from? The high school band director presents the tune of “College Boy” to his students in 1927. He then asked them to come up with words to go along with the melody. A school wide contest was held. The judges were unable to decide the winner, so they took the first part of one song written by Gordon McNown and the last part of another song written by Dorothy Cole, Alice Christensen, Vera Grown, and Leota Plunmkett to combine into the traditional song we still sing proudly today.

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Remember 1985? A gas explosion rocked New Lisbon to its foundation. The entire block was destroyed and later replaced by the current post office.

1903 Fire

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This photo depicts downtown New Lisbon after the devastating fire of 1903. Do you recognize any of these folks? Let me know.

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New Lisbon Newspapers (Part 3)

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Don Leicht continued to publish the New Lisbon Times and Juneau County Argus until 1913 when his father again took over the publishing of the newspaper. In 1922 his son, C. A. Leicht, Jr. became associated with him and after the death of Mr. Leicht, Sr., in 1932 his son continued in the publication of the newspaper until January 1950, when the plant and good-will was sold to Larry Arnold. The Leicht family was part of the publishing business for over 60 years.

(Source: New Lisbon 100 Years Centennial Book)

New Lisbon Newspapers (Part 2)

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The newspaper was revived in March 1863 by E. Miller and J. M. Stowell. In October of that year, Mr. Wells again became its publisher and he nourished it until his death in June 1864. The paper was kept alive by the family until M. F. Carney came to its rescue in October 1864. He managed the Argus until his death in January 1883. After that came A. A. Young for four months and then A. C. Wilkinson until 1885. Jay R. Hinckley took over then until 1889, when he moved the plant to Mauston but removed to New Lisbon in a few months. He was succeeded by Charles A. Leicht from 1890 to 1894. A. G. Shrake guided its destiny from 1895 to 1900 with A. C. Brooks being a partner the first year. Next came Erle N. Hurd, who remained with the paper for about eight years, or until December 1908 when merged with the New Lisbon Times. The Times was started in March 1895 by Charles A. Leicht, it was conducted by him until its merger with the Argus in 1908 with Don M. Leicht as publisher.

New Lisbon Newspapers (Part 1)

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New Lisbon newspapers played an important part in the growth and advancement of the community. The New Lisbon Republican was the first newspaper to be printed in Juneau County. It was founded in June 1855, by R. B. Rice; edited later for a year by J.W. Bright and Rice again in 1859 until its suspension in 1863.

In 1857, the Juneau County Argus was founded in New Lisbon by J. H. Wells and edited by him until February 1862. R. B. Rice, founder of the New Lisbon Republican, was associated with Mr. Wells for about six months. In 1862 N. V. Chandler became its publisher but the paper suspended publication in November of that year.

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New Lisbon State Bank

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New Lisbon State Bank in the early 1900s. This bank is now owned by M&I Inc. and still stands in the original location. The streets are still unpaved and boardwalks are still in use.

High School

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1924 view of the New Lisbon High School. This site is now the New Lisbon swimming pool.

Cheese Company

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This receipt shows a purchase made from the New Lisbon Cheese Company in 1888. Looks like the customer was from Black River Falls.

Ice Storm

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This postcard shows the damage from the ice storm of 1922. Do you recognize this house? Let me know if you can identify it!

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1934 State Basketball

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The New Lisbon basketball team of 1933-34 won the conference title to play in the Madison State Tournament. They finished second in a close fight for Class B title at Madison. New Lisbon was only to be nosed out of the State Championship by a strong DePere quintet. The score was 22-19.

The team consisted of Woodman Clary, Warren Lamson, Robert Mortensen, Roy Balgord, Gordon Reisenaurer, and Carol Whitinger; Coach F. Bates, Assistant Coach A. E. York.

(New Lisbon Century as a City: 1889-1989)

Railroad

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1940 - Hiawatha Engine #11 stands proud behind Louis Schultz and Louis Kallies

Hiawatha

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The New Lisbon Community welcomes the Hiawatha in 1958. This being the fastest regularly scheduled passenger train operating through New Lisbon. Average speed is 61.9 miles. The Hiawatha was 76 feet long, weighing 265 tons and had 12 powerful engines.

1862 Carr Store

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(From the New Lisbon Times Argus 1862)
W. P. Carr has purchased the building he now occupies, of a New York Firm, and has now become a fixed institution in this city. We wish we had a few more such Carrs bringing goods from eastern cities and selling them cheaply. It is becoming generally known that New Lisbon is one of the most flourishing towns in the Northwest.

NOTE: Corner of Bridge and Monroe Street where the Acuity Bank now stands.

Hops

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In 1867, the largest hops crop ever was harvested in New Lisbon. 4,000,000 pounds valued at $2.5 million dollars. Unimaginable. Hops were mainly used in brewing beer, but can also be used to make medicine and other beverages.

New Lisbon farmers splurged on fancy buggies, furniture, clothes and other luxuries of which they could only once dream of as hops reach 60 cents per pound.

Soon the bubble bursts and prices fall to 3 cents a pound leaving many farmers in debt. Too bad they didn't save that surplus money. Hard lesson to learn.

Blondie's Cafe/Ed White Drop Inn

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Here's an early photo of Ed White's Drop Inn and Blondie's Cafe. I drove by this building the other night and noticed how little it has changed. It's located across from the M&I Bank Building.

May Flowers

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Hope you are enjoying all the spring flowers around town in full bloom. This postcard from 1906 shares the love of flowers with citizens around the country.

Spring Planting Time

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Now is a great time to get those crops in!

1857 BOOM

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Dry Goods Store late 1800s

In 1857, New Lisbon was a booming place. The first county board was held and the first school opened its doors. 400 residents move into town raising the population to 2,500 people. Many businesses are starting for the locals that include 8 hotels, Crandall's Jewelry, Boynton's Confectionery, McKewin's Variety Store, Larger's Barber Shop, Krohmer's Cigars, Oerel's Restaurant, Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, Curtis General Store, Hurd's and Anderle's Mercantile and Bierbauer Brewery and the local flour mill.

Cranberry Harvest

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1866

Did you know cranberries were a big industry in New Lisbon? I believe the swamps/lowlands off Monroe Street were the original fields for these little beauties. In 1866, cranberries were a great export; over 28,000 bushels at $1.75 per bushel fetching a sale of $58,000 were shipped out of the depot. One man alone harvested over 13 bushels from the local marsh.

Local Businesses Share History

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Looking for places to go to see artifacts of old New Lisbon? There are plenty of places to check out. Displays can be found at the New Lisbon Public Library, Corner Cafe, Raabe's Rexall Drug Store, and Crestview Nursing Home.

Fishing in the Lemonweir River

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New Lisbon was the hot spot for fishing back in the day. From the number of people fishing at the local dam last weekend, it still is a popular place to look for tonight's dinner.

Picnik Crates

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These wooden crates made by Million Brewery, Inc in New Lisbon would hold 6 quart bottles of local beer. I was told this beer was called "picnic beer". These wooden crates are hard to find, so if you have one to get rid of, let me know!

Ring for the Rockets?

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Check out this little beauty. I found this little treasure from 1936 and was told these bells were passed out at the local football games. Spectators would "ring" the bells when a touchdown was scored. Not sure if legend or fact, but sounds like a great way to support the New Lisbon Rocket Football Team!

1862 Teachers' Pay

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1862 Writing

The annual school meeting was held in this village Monday night. In this district the meeting voted to pay teachers the annual salary of $700 for their wages and $130 for incidental expenses for the ensuing year.

1862 Nuisance

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(From the 1862 New Lisbon Times Argus) The practice of letting cattle run at large in the village to get their living from the lawns, and from wagons of the farmers who come to market their produce, is but one remove from stealing, though we suppose those who do so hardly realize the injury their animals do. Hardly a day but we see farmers with bags of grain or feed standing guard over them for fear of the hungry brutes eating into their profits. There is not a load of hay, straw, turnips, potatoes, corn in the ear that comes into town that is safe. Oftentimes the weight of the load is reduced one-fourth or one-third from these creatures.

Images of America

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Historic New Lisbon also find headlines in Jacqueline Ann and Sheila Z's book, Juneau and Sauk Counties 1850-2000. The New Lisbon brewery (pg. 118) is mentioned with photo and talks about the community sponsored baseball team called the "Ex-Brews", since during the Prohibition, the brewery only made "ex-beer" and "near beer".

Leer Manufacturing also makes the book as being recognized as the first company to begin making ice-vending machines. (pg. 67)

The Victorian Hotel is mentioned but I believe the photo is inaccurate. They have the Bierbauer House pictured. I believe the Victorian Hotel was on Broadway Street. Let me know if you know different! (pg. 66)

The fire of 1985 from the gas explosion in downtown New Lisbon is also mentioned. The fire caused $500,000 in damages that destroyed a tavern, two apartments, and at least nine other buildings. (pg. 38)

Daddy Salter's story and photo of his wife's grave (pg.12) are shared from the tragedy on June 13, 1863.

Stagecoach and Tavern Tales

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Did you know New Lisbon was mentioned in the book, Stagecoach and Tavern Tales of the Old Northwest by Harry Ellsworth Cole? Sure enough our town goes down in history about Daddy Salter's tavern tragedy (pg 335). The murder of Daddy's wife was a tragedy that was unimaginable for any man to endure. For more information about this tale, see previous posts March 16 and January 6.

1936 Orchestra

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1936 New Lisbon High School Orchestra

The New Lisbon Schools orchestra was comprised of 14 pieces.

Practice was held on Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3:15 - 4:00.

1936 Band

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New Lisbon High School Band 1936

TOP ROW: Gordon Pitel, Evalyn Reetz, John Farley, Arthur Peterson, Gladys Temte, Edna Temte, Mary Ruland, Esther Lyon.

SECOND ROW: Mary Ross, Elaine Lyon, Jean Eberhardt, Garlen Bonnell, Joe Hrncirik, Margaret Witz, Hurst Gibson, Harley Brown, Wallace Robertson, Mr. Linnevold, Director.

THIRD ROW: Romelle Ormson, Harold Moe, Betty Hall, June Kretzschmar, Robert Barlow, Dorothy Pearson, Margery Carter, Winnifred Jax, Gertrude Barnes

BOTTOM ROW: Peter Peterson, Kenneth Carter, Rodney Eberhardt, and Richard Barnes.

In 1936, the Band-Orchestra mothers organized an association for the purpose of furthering the interests of the band/orchestra students, in a social and financial way. Candy and sandwich sales helped purchase instruments for the students.

1936 Training School For Girls

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New Lisbon High School Training School for Girls

BACK ROW: Germaine Bremmer, Edith See, Helen Cure, Leona Robinson, Helen Haske.

FRONT ROW: Lucille Koopman, Dolores White, Corine Kallies, Helen Gibson, Margaret McKegney.

Model Department

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TOP: Richard Leicht, Charlotte Gibson, Grace Cook, Norma Pearson, Mabel Martin, Jewel Clausen, Romelle Smith, Katherine Sack, Muriel Schoof, Marion Ritchart, Avis Grulke.

SECOND ROW: Royance Waite, John Ely, Robert Balgord, Hugh Gibson, Conant Smith, Stuart Ritchart, Forrest Clausen, Jack Kallies, Kermit Johnson, Elgin Clausen

THIRD ROW: Richard Balgord, Jack Ritchart, Helen Sack, Virginia Belle Smith, Wanda Lou Sorenson, Phyllis Kallies, Marion Serrurier, Anna Lou Schoof, Bonnie Oakes, Rodney Leicht, Danny Kallies.

BOTTOM ROW: Ellsworth Johnson, Herbert Smith, Roy Ritchart, Paul Thompson, Robert Smith, Jimm Apker, Gordon Peterson, James Walden, Raymond Balgord, Hamilton Thompson

Boxing

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Did you know NLHS offered Boxing as a sport in 1936?

Kittenball

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Digging through the archives today I was lost in a 1936 NLHS annual. I noticed a number of students were participants in something called "Kittenball". Kittenball? What is that? So, with a little research, I found out it was the early form of softball.

Kitten ball is another name for softball. Softball was invented in 1887 and was designed to be an indoor sport. In 1895, a member of the Minneapolis, Minnesota fire department named Lewis Rober invented outdoor softball and named it Kitten League Ball, which was subsequently shortened to Kitten Ball. The name was changed from kitten ball to diamond ball in 1922 and eventually to softball in 1926.

Now let's solve the mystery of "Hannibal" class......

Garbage Pick Up

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April 21, 1871: "Our streets are becoming pretty well stocked with liberated cows and the fresh buds on the young shade trees have a sweet taste to these perambulating animals. The numerous hogs that go nosing 'round serve as first rate volunteer scavengers to clean the streets and alleys of the garbage that accumulated in neglected places during the winter. They will sometimes root up a street a little but that should be overlooked on account of the good they do otherwise."

Rothe's Ice Cream Factory

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In 1916, W. L. Rothe located in New Lisbon and started an ice cream factory in the old Steiner Creamery building. A year later he purchased the ice business of Harry Nuttall. His first local deliveries were made with a two wheel push cart, while out of town customers were reached by express.

In 1945 the factory was expanded to included a modern refrigeration plant. Ice cream was shipped to points within a radius of 40 miles.

Jail?

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Well....always learning about old New Lisbon. While digging through the archives today I discovered the city shop used to be the old jail! Hmmm... didn't know New Lisbon had a jail. The jail became the New Lisbon Cooperative Creamery Association building on January 18, 1910.

Red Brick School

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This red brick school building was erected in 1900 and replaced Buildings #4 and #5 located where the current New Lisbon Swimming Pool resides.

While the school was being built, classes were held in churches, business buildings and homes.

This building would burn to the ground in 1907.

Building #4

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Schoolhouse #4, was originally located where the New Lisbon City Pool now resides. Grades five and six were taught for many years by Hermie Martin and grades seven and eight upstairs by Sarah McKinstry, Flo B. Smith and E. G. Herrell and Harley Clover.

A similar building known as Number Five, was across Dvision Street where the tennis courts used to stand. This building housed grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 downstairs and the High School occupied the second floor.

The two buildings were purchased by Stinson Brothers and moved to the present site of M&I Bank for mercantile purposes. It was here that the disastrous fire of 1903 originated.

Leviathan of the Lemonweir

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Pictured is the "White Queen" steamer which many years ago, before the old dam was washed out, was a tourist attraction. It was 36 feet long, 9 feet wide and was capable of carrying 60 passengers. It made trips up the river to Wigwam Point, Hogs Back, Green Corn Landing, Blackburn's Landing, Val Blatz picnic grounds, Kennedy's and Buckley Bridge, discharging its human cargo in the morning and returning with the passengers in the evening.

This "Leviathan" of the Lemonweir was owned by W. H. Smart. Lyman Sanderson was its engineer and George Scott was Captain. The ship was propelled by steam power.

Bill Cash

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He came to New Lisbon in 1861 as a youth of 18 and shortly thereafter enlisted in the Union Army. While a member of the Wisconsin State Legislature, he secured the passage of special legislation for the construction of the Necedah Branch of the Milwaukee Railroad and was awarded the contract to build the railroad from New Lisbon to Necedah.

The city of Cashton was laid out by Mr. Cash and subsequently named after him.

In 1879 he built the extension of the Milwaukee Railroad from Wausau to Merrill. Other railroads built by him in Wisconsin were from Sauk City to Mazomanie and from Hillsboro to Union Center. Bill was a County Board Member, Postmaster, Banker and purchased entire issues of Municipal bonds for a Chicago Bond dealer.

The Cash house was erected on the site of an old Indian Trading Post and was torn down after being gutted by fire. A portion of the lot was later graded to street level and became the home of August Drom and the location of a gasoline service station.

Several years before his death, Mr. Cash erected the largest monument in the New Lisbon City Cemetery declaring at the time that he wanted to enjoy it awhile himself.

Lemonweir River

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This valuable stream which gives name to the valley, derives its name from an incident among the Northwestern tribes of Indians, many years prior to any white settlement within the territory of Wisconsin.

An Indian chief, who then held unbounded sway over the tribes west of the southern end of Lake Michigan to the Mississippi, fearing the rapid encroachments of the white men, dispatched a messenger with a war belt of Wampum, and a request for deleations of the Dacotah's and Chippewas to meet in ground council at the big bend of the Ouisconsin - now Portage City.

The runner, in the course of his journey, encamped on the proposed council grounds overnight. Next morning crossing the river, he followed the well-known trail to the West and again encamped on the banks of this beautiful stream. It is believed this runner gave the stream it's name, "Lem-o-wee" (river of memory), after having a dream while sleeping on the shore of the Lemonweir River.

1873 Hearse

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A suitable vehicle to carry the remains of the dead to their last resting place had not been provided in New Lisbon until the year 1873 when three businessmen purchased a new hearse and placed it in charge of L. C. Wescott

School History

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The first school building in New Lisbon was a slab building which stood on the Hess Lot, on Bridge Street.

As New Lisbon grew larger and more room was needed two buildings were erected, one for the grammar school where our high school now stands which held the fifth to the eighth grades inclusive and the other a two story building across the street where the tennis courts used to be. This held the first four grades on the lower floor with the high school on the second floor. Later a kindergarten was built on to this building which at times housed mere infants as there was no established school age.

At first there were nine grades besides the kindergarten but this was later changed to eight to conform to other schools.

These building after standing many years were eventually condemned as unsanitary and over-crowded, so in the year 1900 a new brick school house was built on the site where the grammar school stood, the children moved into this school the first part of January in 1901.

The old buildings were sold and moved. These buildings being moved on to the site where the M&I Bank now stands and changed into a store which was the fire trap that nearly burned New Lisbon to the ground in 1903. The kindergarten was saved and set on a new foundation facing north and south instead of east and west as formerly, and was used until 1907 when it was abandoned. This was finally sold and moved near the depot where it burned. In 1926 the athletic field directly behind the school was purchased by the city.

1931 Turkey Race

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TOP: Donald O'Beirne, Charles Smith, Raymond Huebner

BOTTOM: Joe Powers, Arthur Willer, Bert O'Beirne, John Saxe, Harold Schubert

Baseball Time

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1929 NLHS Baseball Team

TOP: Kenny Krotzman, Floyd Johnson, Lloyd Conway, Arthur Martin, Harold Davies, Walter Stehle, Coach Goldgruber

BOTTOM: Kenneth Balgord, Kendall Hilts, Loren Byam, Cecil Mouritsen, Arthur Mortensen, Glen Ormson, Lincoln LaVinn

School Teachers

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Country school teachers arrived early and started the fire in a jacketed round stove with its large smoke pipes and fresh air pipes very visible in the room. She would add large blocks to keep the fire going and to warm the large room. Many times the teacher cut her own kindling to make the fire easier to start. Your feet would freeze and your head would be too warm.

Grade Faculty

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TOP: Camilla Hjermstad, Marion Hurd, Elizabeth Jennings, Winifred O'Beirne

BOTTOM: Myrtle Steinmetz, Mattie Wright, Marjorie Wright, Barbara Vinapol

Faculty

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1929 NLHS Faculty

TOP: J. C. Curtis, Ruth Biddick, S. M. Goldgruber, Miriam Maxwell

BOTTOM: Gertrude Morrissey, F. E. Mortiboy, Edna Talg, Helena Torkelson

Hiawatha

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The Hiawatha train makes it way through New Lisbon on daily routes and connects people to other parts of the United States. Local products were also shipped out on a daily basis. The railroad was an important part of daily lives of our residents.

Ramsey Photography Studio

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A group of patrons outside Ramsey's Photography Studio in New Lisbon on the corner of Pearl and Adams Street. You can see the Park Hotel behind the building. Tuesday's Bar & Grill now stands on the property.

Notice the streets are still dirt and the use of "boardwalks" to cross the roads are in place. This places this photo in the early 1900s.

Cabinet Cards

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George Wonderly (1906)

CABINET CARDS are photographic prints mounted on card stock, which made the prints stronger and more durable than the photographic print alone. They came to be called “cabinet cards,” because they could be easily propped up and displayed in the home, especially in a cabinet in the parlor. Eventually large albums were made to hold the cards, which soon became a staple in almost every home in the United States.

This cabinet card was created at Ramsey's Studio in New Lisbon.

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Remember the ice storm of 1922? Here's a look down Monroe Street near M&I Bank. Notice the posts to the left to hitch the horses. The lot behind the bank was used as a place to leave the horses while visiting town according to one old timer I talked to.

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Wide view of 1903 fire that destroys an entire block in downtown New Lisbon. The fire would break out in Stinson Bros. Store which was located where the M&I Bank now stands and spread beyond the control of the local bucket brigade. A block and a half of business places were wiped out in a single night. The burned area extended from the present M&I Bank corner to the Opera House. Fire swept across the street and destroyed the F&M Building and buildings which were situated on sites now occupied by Frank's Barber Shop, Corner Mall, LVT Realty, and Investment Office.

Greetings from New Lisbon, WI

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Postal Delivery

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Lynn Clark in 1913 delivering mail outside the Corner Cafe. At the time, the Corner Cafe was the Post Office.

Civil War Soldier

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Many Juneau County men joined the battles of the Civil War. The state of Wisconsin paid the wives of volunteers $5 a month and an additional $2 for each child. And each private received $13 a month and an additional $52 clothing allowance. Whatever the soldier could save, he would send to his family. However, the men were paid neither regularly nor on time.

1900

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Believed to be the Hughs family home. This house still exists on Bridge Street and has recently been renovated after a fire. Look closely and you will see it looks very similar to the way it looked one hundred years ago. Can you see the resemblance? Take a walk tonight and check it out.

Snail Mail

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Do you remember a time before email? Twitter? Status updates on Facebook? Sure. Most of us "oldies" do. For most citizens receiving a "post" was pretty exciting and memorable event. For one cent you could write to your loved ones while traveling and show them pictures of the attraction or news of your travels.

Christie's Motel Court

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Remember Christie's? I do. This postcard brings back memories as it was my first "home" for several weeks when I first moved to New Lisbon. We had to stay here until our house was ready to occupy. Single family units were available to rent for travelers.

1860 City Map

2011-03-25T01:34:00.000-07:00

March Madness

2011-03-24T01:13:00.000-07:00

1929 Boys Basketball Team

TOP: Joe Powers, Raymond Jax, Gordon McNown, Coach Goldgruber, Bert O'Beirne, Kenny Krotzman, Ken Balgord

BOTTOM: Loren Byam, Arthur Mortensen, Cpt. Cecil Mouritsen Glenn Ormson, Harold Davis

Country School

2011-03-23T01:24:00.000-07:00

Country schoolhouses were about the size of a double car garage.

Rural teachers and children walked to school daily during the school year in all kinds of weather. The short cuts were through the pastures, up and over the hills, over the fences or through the creeks. An occasional 'catstairs' was built over a fence to save the clothes from being torn. Sometimes a cow or sheep might chase you if you were in their territory.