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“Lyceum and dime debates gave library start” and “Library goes from no talking to talking books” from the 1964 Door County Advocate
When the library was de­dicated May 1, 1913 there was rejoicing on the part of the many citizens who had devot­ed much time and effort to this project.
“Heirlooms of explorer Cabot are well preserved” from the November 14, 1974 Door County Advocate
Mrs. Cabot is the widow of Frank Cabot II, a direct descendent of the famed explorers from Bristol, England, John (Giovanni) Caboto and his son…
“Crossed Bay for Shave But His Beard Caught Up” from the March 22, 1962 Door County Advocate
Some of us old-timers, however, look back with a feeling of nostalgia to the days of long-ago when we first became acquainted with the little fishing…
“Keoghs Had a Big Role in County Development” from the March 22, 1962 Door County Advocate
James Keogh, Jr., was born in Dublin, Ireland, Apr. 26, 1850. In 1852 his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Keogh Sr. settled on a farm near Dunville in…
Three British maps showing Lake Michigan
Three British maps showing an early name for the lake.
“The Cost of Living Fifty Years Ago” from the April 4, 1930 Door County Advocate
Now that everything we buy or sell is up sky high, it would be interesting to know what different things cost 50 years ago.
“Ancient musket barrels clue to LaSalle’s Stay” from the March 7, 1974 Door County Advocate
Clay Banks was the seventh organized township in Door county, being set up by the county board at its February meeting in 1859.
“Clay Banks villages vanished with forests” from the February 7, 1974 Door County Advocate
In response to requests for more local history, the writer rather hesitantly attempts to bring to light past history of the township of Clay Banks.
“Math Tlachac history” and “A Daughter’s Tribute” from the 1974 Door County Advocate
An article by Keta Steebs about Math S. Tlachac and a letter written by his daughter.
“History of Door County Chapter of the Red Cross” from the November 6, 1931 Door County Advocate
By Mrs. J. A. Spalsbury
“The History of Delwiche Parish . . . .” from the Annals of St. Joseph, March 1954
A link: https://archive.org/details/the-history-of-delwiche-parish/
“Residents Gave Sunset Park Its Name” from the September 1, 1960 Door County Advocate
Places get their names in many ways, but seldom is a name assigned in the manner that Sunset park in Sturgeon Bay got its name. Sunset park was named by…
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