The Old Miller Saloon

The Old Miller Saloon

Photo Gallery Notes 135 N. Main Street in Shawano was the home of the Miller Saloon and later the Zingsheim Tavern. The building was razed and the Town Club became the new business at this address. The Main Street Pub took over the building after the Town Club....
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Photo Gallery Notes We’re wishing happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our members and supporters with the special St. Patrick’s Day cards in the photo gallery. These St. Patrick’s Day cards are a special collection from a historical society member,...
The 1938 City of Shawano Directory

The 1938 City of Shawano Directory

Photo Gallery Notes The historical society has several city directories from decades ago and one is from 1938.   In 1938, the population of Shawano County was roughly 35,000 while the City of Shawano was 5,500. We thought it would be fun to post the directory pages...
Simson Clothing and Dry Goods in Shawano

Simson Clothing and Dry Goods in Shawano

Photo Gallery Simson Clothing and Dry Goods at 139 N. Main St. in Shawano around the year 1900. The J. A. Lieg building in Shawano in 1909. The Simson Clothing and Dry Goods store is across 5th St. Notice the electrical poles on the east side of the street. Main St....