Appleton, since 1848

Appleton (Menominee: Ahkōnemeh) is a city, and the county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States, with small portions extending into Calumet and Winnebago counties. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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178 years of Appleton

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