Neville Public Museum of Brown County

Snapshots in Time

Since April 6, 2005, the Green Bay Press-Gazette's weekly Community Snapshots section has included an historic image from the Neville Public Museum's photograph collection. Although only one image is featured each Wednesday, all of the images continue to be available for reproduction.

Snapshots featured in 2008

Junction Hotel#6209.128 Featured August 2008

Located at 301 West Mason Street, the Junction Hotel was built to take advantage of this intersection of the Kewaunee, Green Bay and Western Railroad and the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. This photo was taken in 1890, several years after the hotel opened. The building was razed in 1962 after a disastrous fire. The Otto Stiller Collection.

Packer Ticket Office#8254.101 Featured August 2008

Erected in 1890 and located on the northwest corner of Walnut & Jefferson Streets, the building was originally used as the annex to the old Brown County Court House. Later it became the home of the Green Bay Women's Club. In the 1940s, the American Legion and the Green Bay Packer Ticket Office occupied the site before it was razed in 1955 to make way for a new post office.

Colonial Dance#1443 Featured July 2008

Local residents in colonial dress celebrate the Washington Bicentennial on February 22, 1932. The event was held at the Crystal Ballroom of the Northland Hotel.

Don Hutson Motors#18.1988.149 Featured July 2008

The staff of Don Hutson Motors poses for this 1947 photograph. Located at 314 North Adams Street, the car dealership was owned by Green Bay Packer football legend Don Hutson. The Henry Lefebvre Collection.

Acme Packers#6209.162D Featured June 2008

Team members pose for this 1921 photograph. Since Curly Lambeau worked for Acme Packing Company and the company provided the jerseys, the team was originally known as the Acme Packers. The Otto Stiller Collection.

Elks State Convention#6209.23 Featured June 2008

The Elks spared no expense to decorate the downtown streets of Green Bay for their annual convention. This 1916 photograph is taken from Washington Street looking east on Cherry Street. The Otto Stiller Collection.

Hagemeister Club House#69.1995.204 Featured June 2008

This photograph was taken in 1924, shortly before the building was razed to make way for the new East High School. Built in 1894, the clubhouse was an entertainment center for the east side of Green Bay. It included a dance hall, bowling alley, and tavern.

1889 Aerial View#66.1994.57 Featured May 2008

This photograph was taken in 1889 from the steeple of St. Willebrord's Church and looks northeast from the intersection of South Jefferson and Doty Streets. In the far left foreground is the Albert Weise home (present site of the WBAY building) and the vacant lot to the right is where the Kellogg Public Library was built in the early 1900s. The back of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral is also visible in the background.

Aerial View#753A Featured May 2008

This early 1900s photograph was taken from the chimney of the Wisconsin Public Service Company at the corner of Stuart and Washington Streets. The view shows the northeast side of Green Bay with St. Willebrord's Church visible on the right.

Baird's Creek#69.1995.157 Featured May 2008

These boys use a net to catch the maximum amount of fish in Baird's Creek in this 1923 photograph. Today a part of the Green Bay Park System, the Baird Creek Parkway still provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor enjoyment.

Beaumont Hotel#18.1988.760 Featured May 2008

The dining room wait staff of the Beaumont Hotel poses for this 1902 photograph. A popular dining spot for Green Bay residents as well as hotel guests, the Beaumont was located on the northeast corner of Main and Washington Streets. The Henry Lefebvre Collection.

Broadway Street#52.1994.103 Featured May 2008

A crowd gathers as street car tracks are dug up on South Broadway in August of 1939. Street car service began in 1893 on the west side of the Fox River. The line consisted of three street cars, a power plant and several miles of track and trolley. A year later track was laid on the east side of the river.

Groceries and Provisions#18.1988.1456 Featured May 2008

In the early 1900s, John Becher and his sons operated a store at the corner of Lime Kiln Road and East Mason Street. Later businesses at that location included Manci's Supper Club and the Prime Steer. Today the site is occupied by Hollywood Video. The Henry Lefebvre Collection.

Main Street Proprietors#18.1988.702 Featured May 2008

These gentlemen pose in front of Grimmer Drug Store and Johnson Fish Market in this 1920s photograph. Fred Grimmer owned the drug store and John, Axel, and Samuel Johnson operated the Johnson Fish Market. The Henry Lefebvre Collection.

Bay City Hotel#6209.78A Featured April 2008

Built in the late 1800s, the hotel was located on the southwest corner of Washington and Walnut Streets. This photograph was taken in 1915, a year before the building was razed to make room for the Bellin Building. The Otto Stiller Collection of the Neville Public Museum of Brown County.

Early Green Bay Packers#6209.162Fx Featured April 2008

Team members pose for this 1923 photograph taken at Hagemeister Park. That year they were both the state and northwest champions. The Otto Stiller Collection.

Howe School#158:1987.23 Featured April 2008

School children pose in front of the old Howe School in this early 1900s photograph. Located at 500 South Madison Street, this building was razed in 1911 to make way for the present school.

Kaap's Restaurant on South Washington#69.1995.14 Featured April 2008

Otto Kaap had been at 212 South Washington Street for almost ten years when this photograph was taken in 1923. First located on Main Street in 1909, he moved to 211 Pine Street a year later. The need for more space prompted his move to the Washington Street location where he opened for business May 1, 1914.

Powhatan Club#6209.176 Featured April 2008

Club members decorated Turner Hall in preparation for their 10th anniversary dance on May 7, 1911. Organized in 1901 by a group of young men, the Powhatan Club sponsored numerous dances and other social events. The club's membership was gradually absorbed by the Elks Club and within a few years after this photo was taken, the club was dissolved. The Otto Stiller Collection.