Joy Vancos Archives - Rhinelander Historical Society

‘Rest Room’ Building was relocated in 1961

Capturing and Recapturing the Hodag

City’s Pioneers Lent Their Names To Streets

Creator of the Hodag legend was a man of many talents

Dome sets the stage, Historic courthouse gleams through the years

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Downtown Area Attracted Many Blacksmiths

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Early Rhinelander WI Churches

Hilgermann Left his mark on Brown Street

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History is slowly dismantled as former church comes down

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Hobbyland sold toys to Rhinelander children year-round

Interest in Boat Company Keeps Surfacing

John Dillinger provided good publicity for Little Bohemia

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Krueger left a lasting impression of the Northwoods

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Local Man was Dillinger Connection

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Locals have been splashing at Hodag Beach Since the 30s

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New movie reminds Northwoods residents of gangster days

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On The Street Where You Live, Part 2

Rhinelander boasted a few mail-order homes

Rhinelander has Long History of Newspapers

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Rhinelander History – Fact or Fiction?

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Rhinelander’s Early Gas Stations

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Rhinelander’s first banks established in 1886

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South Side Location Helped Business Prosper

St. Joseph’s established 100 years ago

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Unique Advertising Campaign Intrigued Local Residents

Wildhagen Designed Rhinelander’s City Hall

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Zion’s New Building was Built from the Ground Up

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