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Downtown 1958

Downtown 1958

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The Old War Again

 August 30, 1862, Appleton Crescent

One thing I like about old newspapers is that they don't hesitate to delve right in and tell like it is.  Sometimes, in the case of so many industrial or railroad accidents, they tend to be on the lurid side.  But this item from almost 160 years ago mentions the long-forgotten bridge over LLBDM (known here as "The Lake") built to help alleviate the impacts Menasha felt when the railroad bypassed the then-town.  Is it any wonder the townspeople would guard this valuable artery to aid in the town's commerce?

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