Mayor Scanlon

October 28, 1981, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

Here's a nice feature from 1981 on local politician and World War II-era mayor, John Scanlon.  With the demolition of the current Racine Street bridge and the construction of the new one coming within the next year, it is timely to remember this man who played such an instrumental role in the funding of that span.  Sadly, he passed away three months after this article was published, but I hope he took a small bit of pleasure in knowing that his accomplishments were written about and celebrated during his lifetime.  But knowing what I know about this man, I'm sure his modesty outpaced any pride he felt.