Two Rivers History, 1937-1940's "Local Children"

Movie clip of Local Children. I can't make out the opening sign. Can you?

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Two Rivers History, movie clip of the Reporter Newspaper. 1937-1940's 

In Honor of Police Week, We Honor one of our Fallen Heroes ~ Two Rivers, WI History

In Honor of Police Week: 
Officer Rocque age 48, was shot and killed in an ambush attack. On October 5, 1926. 

While assigned to station duty Officer Rocque was called to the back door of the combined police and fire department. A shot rang out while Officer Rocque peered through the window of the door to see who summoned him. Officer Rocque was shot in the neck with a 30-30 rifle slug. Officer Rocque used his police billy club to pound on the floor to awaken the firemen sleeping in the same building. Firefighters found Officer Rocque minutes later, but Officer Rocque had already died.

The murder of Officer Rocque remains unsolved.

The evidence was collected by the city manager at the time, however when he left he took the evidence with hi. There are many conspiracy theories. Some say it was tied to Prohibition and boot legging activities Some say it was a professional hit-man possibly tied to the Mob.

The Waverly Hotel Two Rivers WI.

The Waverly Hotel

Michael Bartelme acquired the property

Sold Half to Peter & Jonas Gagnon

Opened Oct. 4th 1892

The bar room was added in 1893 

Indoor plumbing was installed in 1895

The pyramid roofed tower was removed in 1965

Rumors are the place is haunted by a man who had fallen down the stairs into the basement. Paranormal groups have done investigations.

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Manufacturing , Two Rivers, WI

Taking the Stage

Movie clips from 1937-1940's.

Street Life in Two Rivers, WI. 1937-1940's

This video dates back to 1937-1940. The clips are from a movie which was given to me last year by William Glandt, a local historian.  If it weren't for him you wouldn't be enjoying it.

Two Rivers, Wisconsin Vintage video of the Coast Guard 1937-1940's

Movie Clips from the Two Rivers Coast Guard from 1937 - 1940's. The video clips are from a video I received from William Glandt. The clips are dated between 1937 to 1940's. Thank You Mr. Glandt for sharing this with us. — at Two Rivers Wisconsin 1937 - 1940's.

The Hittner Building 1616 Washington St. Two Rivers, WI

The Hittner Building was constructed as a 2 story structure by Dr. Henry Hittner. A 3rd floor was added down the road. Not sure of the year it was built, but he used it as his office. Hittner died in 1892. This building has had many businesses including, a funeral home, styling salon, restaurants, and taverns. Current picture on the right was taken 4/12/13. Johny Chimpos Bar is operating on the main floor and rental apartments house the 2nd and 3rd floor.

One of the first Land claimants of Two Rivers, WI

1836 John Lawe (pictured) and his partners Robert M. Eberts and John Arndt were the first Two Rivers Land claimants. They bought 320 government acres. Lawe was a Green Bay resident. He died in 1846. Wonder what they paid for the land?