COLBY, WISCONSIN
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Area
Scenes~Renditions |
Military~American
Legion Military~VFW
Auxiliary |
Businesses~Pioneer |
Page |
Photograph |
Notes |
Aumann Meat Market | 33 | Mentioned under meat markets | |
71 | Rented space to Dr. Kautsky & Pflum | ||
Badger Theater (1928) | 74 | Yes | Mr. & Mrs. Fred Pacholke & Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Will Jr., Colby |
Baer, Nick Shoe Repair | 20 | Yes | Colby |
Bahl, Charles | 43 | Carpentry 1887 | |
Bane, Claude | 71 | Livestock business, early 1900's | |
Bartell, Wm., Land agent, Wisc. Central | 25 | Colby businesses, 1878 | |
43 | Agent for Wisc. Central RR land 1887 | ||
Bast Pop Factory | 63 | Yes | Partial view |
Becherer, Albert Boot & Shoe Store | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Beill Building | 54 | Yes | Grouped with other buildings |
Bentz, Chas. | 43 | Stone mason 1887 | |
Blake, Charles | 10 | Sold bailed hay, odds and ends (1873) | |
Blanchard, H. C. Grocery | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Blanchard, H. J. Store | 22 | See pioneer sketch, John F. Pribnow | |
25 | Colby businesses, 1878 | ||
Bleichroth, T. Jewelry Store | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
70 | 1884 | ||
Blodgett, C. E. Cheese and Cold Storage | 97 | In relationship to Harmony Co-op | |
Bondow, Wm. Dray Service | 98 | 1908, Soo Line Depot bouncer, mail carrier | |
Booth, A. H. General Merchandise | 18 | In partnership with J. E. Borden | |
Booth, S. S. Mason | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Borden, J. E. & Co., Gen. Merch. | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Bredemeyer General Merchandise Store | 23 & 25 | See pioneer sketch, Fred Bredemeyer, Colby businesses 1878 | |
41 | Businesses of 1887 | ||
Brehm, Ed | 42 | Cheese maker & owner of factory 1887 | |
Brehm, Herman Phoenix Saloon | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Brehm, Herman Saw Mill | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
43 | Businesses of 1887 | ||
Breit, Mike | 42 | Well driller 1887 | |
Briggs, Dr. Optometrist | 71 | Colby | |
Briggs, O. R. Druggist | 71 | Colby | |
Briggs, O. R. Drug Store | 98 | Colby | |
Brott, Frank Cheese Factory | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Brott, Frank Dry Goods | 25 | Businesses in Colby, 1878 | |
Bryant, Cora Dr. Dentistry | 71 | Colby | |
Bryant, J. H. | 43 | Carpentry 1887 | |
Bullock, D. S. Real Estate Surveyor | 25 | Businesses in Colby, 1878 | |
Burns, H. C. | 43 | Carpentry 1887 | |
Caron, Jess Tavern | 71 | Mentioned in photograph of Claude Bane | |
Central Canning | 22 | See pioneer sketch, John F. Pribnow | |
Central Pea Canning Company | 124 | Yes | Wm. Christianson, John Pribnow St., Jack Pribnow Jr. & Mr. |
Zahorka | |||
Chase, Mrs. | 10 | Managed hotel | |
Clark, F. W. Drug Store | 72 | Colby | |
Cobb, E. C. Dr. Dentistry | 71 | Colby | |
Colby Beauty Shop | 71 | Pearl (Kraut) Vorland, prop., Colby | |
Colby City Hall | 54 | Yes | Date unknown |
Colby Cheese Box Company | 56 | Yes | Unidentified individuals |
Colby Coal Kilns | 53 | See article, Colby Coal Kilns | |
Colby Country Clinic | 73 | Yes | Colby |
Colby Feed Store | 60 | Yes | One identified, James E. Lyons |
Colby Hardware Corporation | 55 | Yes | Owners H. Krepsky, L.W. Frane and W.H. Penny |
Colby House (Hotel) | 22 | See pioneer sketch, George W. Ghoca | |
26 | Yes | Colby | |
Colby Land and Mining Co. | 43 | 1887 | |
Colby Lumber Company | 56 | See pioneer sketch, J. E. Clark | |
Colby Phonograph | 54 | Yes | Grouped with other buildings |
Colby Service Garage | 13 | Hupmobile Cars & Hart-Parr Tractors | |
Colby State Bank | 80 | Yes | Colby 1920 |
Colby Stave and Heading Co. | 22 | See pioneer sketch, John F. Pribnow | |
Commercial House (Hotel) | 22 | See pioneer sketch, George W. Ghoca | |
53 | Yes | Approx. 1884-86 | |
Cole, C. R. Carpentry | 43 | 1887 | |
Cole, L. M. Furniture | 18 | Purchased from A. H. Booth | |
Cole, T. W., Attorney | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
71 | Colby | ||
Cossgrove, Howard Veterinary | 71 | Colby |
Daines Garage (1912) | 22 | Yes | View North, down Division Street |
Davis, Annie Miss Millinery Shop | 70 | Sister of Annie Davis mentioned, 1878 | |
Dickinson, R. H. | 42 | Carpenter 1887 | |
Dix Bros. Meat Market | 13 | Meat market owners | |
32 | Yes | Inside view, people not identified | |
Edminster, P. R. General Merch. & Lumber | 25 | Colby businesses, 1878 | |
Eggebrecht and Hamann | 42 | Saw mill 1887 | |
Eggleston, John | 10 | Managed hotel | |
Emilies Dress Shop | 70 | Highway 13 address | |
Engledinger, M. Prop. Union House Hotel | 25 | Colby businesses, 1878 | |
Ferguson Bros. Lumber Mill | 25 | Colby businesses, 1878 | |
Fike, Norbert Jewelry | 70 | 1956 - 1962 | |
Firnstahl Bros. Gen. Merchandise | 25 | Unidentified people in front of building | |
Firnstahl, Frank Shoe Shop | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Flaig, Andrew - Exchange Bank | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Fleischauer, Emil Taylor Shop | 54 | Yes | Unidentified people (2) inside of shop |
Franz, Gust. Gen. Merchandise | 35 | See pioneer sketch, Gust. Franz | |
Freeman, Dr. Druggist | 71 | Colby | |
Freeman, Dr. Physician | 25 | Colby businesses, 1878 | |
40 | Businesses of 1887 | ||
Fults, Dr. Optometrist | 71 | Colby | |
Galles and Sommers | 23 | See pioneer sketch, Fred Bredemeyer | |
Gaulke, Wayne G. Dr. Veterinary | 71 | Colby | |
Ghoca, G. W. | 9 | Co-owner, flour & feed warehouse | |
25 | Colby businesses, 1878, Colby House and Postmaster | ||
Ghoca, George W. | 22 | See pioneer sketch, George W. Ghoca | |
Gotchy, I. C. | 9 | Co-owner, flour & feed warehouse | |
9 | Owner, hardware store (1874-75) | ||
Graham & Cousins Saw Mill | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Graves Lumber Mill | 25 | Ira and Leroy Graves, owners | |
Green Bay Saloon | 27 | See pioneer sketch, Karl Holtzhausen | |
Griffin, Dr. Dentistry | 71 | Medford & Colby | |
Grow, Charles, Attorney | 25 | Colby businesses, 1878 | |
71 | Colby | ||
H & H Motor Co. | 22 | See pioneer sketch, George W. Ghoca | |
Harding, E. K. Dr. Veterinary | 71 | Marshfield and Colby | |
Harmony Co-op | 22 | See pioneer sketch, John F. Pribnow | |
Harmony Co-op Produce Company | 97 & 98 | See Businesses-present, Harmony Co-op Produce Company | |
Harvey, J. P. Saloon | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Hause Barber Shop | 70 | Yes | Ted Fischer in chair |
Hecker, Albert Meat Market | 24 & 40 | See pioneer sketch, Michael Weix, Businesses of 1887 | |
32 | Yes | Inside view, individuals unidentified | |
Heintz, Peter | 42 | Carpenter 1887 | |
Henkel, Phillip | 42 | Deputy Sheriff for Clark County, contractor, builder, nursery stock | |
Hintz, W. R. Store | 23 | See pioneer sketch, Fred Bredemeyer | |
Holden | 10 | Owned shanty hotel | |
Holtzhausen, Charles Blacksmith Shop | 26 | Colby | |
33 | Yes | Outside view (from street) | |
40 | Businesses of 1887 | ||
Hull Cheese Factory | 98 | Township of Hull, Marathon County | |
Jackson, Frank Law Office | 71 | Colby | |
Jackson, Fred M. Law Office | 71 | Colby | |
July, Jack Saloon | 6 | Owner of saloon | |
32 | Yes | Bartender not identified | |
34 | Yes | Outside view, identified Tom Selves, Peter Harry Sr. and | |
Wm. Will Jr. | |||
63 | Yes | Partial view | |
Kaudy, Gerrard | 42 | Associated with father, sign painter | |
Kaudy, M. & Sons, Nick | 42 | Manuf. of furniture, saloon furniture, book cases & fanning mill | |
Kautsky, Dr. Dentistry | 71 | Colby | |
Klaar, W. F. Jewelry | 70 | 1939 | |
Knebel, C. Meat Market | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Kops, Albert | 42 | Carpentry 1887 | |
Kops, Herman R. Law Office | 71 | Colby | |
Kraus & Kersten, General Merchandise | 13 | C. Jos. Kraus & Gerard C. Kersten, owners | |
24 & 25 | See pioneer sketch, Mike Firnstahl | ||
124 | Yes | Interior view, Paul Umhoefer building | |
Kriplean Bros. Garage | 22 | See pioneer sketch, John F. Pribnow | |
Kriplean Garage | 97 & 98 | See Businesses-Present, Harmony Co-op | |
Krueger, Frank Cigar Factory | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Kuehl, Aug. Tailor Shop | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Kuentz, Adam Hardware (1879) | 22 | Yes | Purchased store from Mr. Brott |
41 | Businesses of 1887 | ||
Lamont, A. Saw Mill | 19 | Yes | Only identity, William Kowalk, father of Mrs. Floyd Eder |
43 | Saw mill 1887 | ||
Langlade Enterprise (Newspaper) | 65 | Griffen & Co. 1876 | |
Lehrman, Theodore | 43 | Bird breeder 1887 | |
LeSage, Dr. Optometrist | 71 | Colby | |
Libby, McNeil and Libby Canning Co. | 22 | See pioneer sketch, John F. Pribnow | |
Lien, Dr. Veterinary | 71 | Colby | |
Loos Machine Shop and Foundry | 61 | See pioneer sketch, E. D. Loos | |
Lukowicz Grist Mill | 72 | Yes | Colby |
Lukowicz Photography | 72 | Yes | Colby |
73 | Yes | Colby | |
Lyons, James E. Flour and Feed | 60 | Colby and Unity | |
McDonald, Dr. Dentistry | 71 | Colby | |
McKaveny, Dan | 10 | Owned rooming shanty | |
Machalus Harnes Shop | 32 | Yes | Three unidentified people |
Mahoney, Dan | 42 | Real estate, timber estimator, log and lumber scaler | |
Margraf, John Colby House (Hotel) | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Marsh, M. | 42 | Dresser of buckskin & furs, mfg. gloves & mittens 1887 | |
Merchants Retail Commercial Agency | 42 | 1887 | |
Merritt, Henry Flour & Feed Store | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Meyer, Carl | 43 | Stone mason 1887 | |
Meyers, Henry | 43 | Owner, Wisconsin Hotel, Green Grove Corners | |
Midland Public Service | 13 | Electric appliances - repair work | |
Mohr, Alex Lightning Jerk-Wis. Cent. RR | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Monaghan, H. B. Law Office | 71 | Colby | |
Mueller, August Saloon | 24 | See pioneer sketch, Mattes Mueller | |
Mykolaschek, Chas. & Co. Grist Mill | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Nelson, C. A. | 72 | Yes | Inside drug store |
Neumeister, Herman Harness Shop | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Niehoff, Felix Niehoff Hotel | 64 | Yes | Front and side of building |
Niehoff, Felix Neihoff Hotel, Hotel bar | 64 | Yes | Identified Leo J. Lukowicz Sr. |
Niehoff, Felix H. Real Estate | 13 | Owner, real estate business | |
Niehoff Tailor Shop | 13 | Urban K. Firnstahl, Proprietor | |
Niehoff, The Auto-livery service | 13 | Auto-livery service | |
Niehoff, The (Hotel) | 13 | List of rules and regulations | |
23 | Yes | Old Schultz store | |
Nikolay Bros. Law Office | 71 | Frank and Jack, Colby | |
O & N Lumber Company | 124 | Yes | Emil Umhoefer, Ed Bartik, Harry Hilts, Roy Stewart, John Gries, |
Fred Kieser and Walter Fischer | |||
Ohlinger, John Threshing Rig | 29 | Yes | Rig in operation, people not identified |
Olds, Dr. Veterinary | 71 | Neillsville | |
Payne, W. W. Dr. Veterinary | 71 | Colby | |
Penny, W. O. | 43 | Apiarist 1887 | |
Perschke Manufacturing Company | 56 | Owners: Aug. & Otto Perschke, Richard & Ed Zillman, Fred | |
Grambort, Christ. Dix, Fred Lorfeld, H. J. Blanchard Sr., A. B. | |||
Jensen, K. Andrews, E. V. Kautsky, David Lorfeld, H. Neumeister, | |||
H. Vobach and John July | |||
Peterson, N. P. Blacksmith | 9 | Colby | |
18 | Yes | Business photograph | |
25 | Colby businesses, 1878 | ||
40 | Businesses of 1887 | ||
Pfeifer, J. C. | 43 | Carpenter 1887 | |
Pflander, A. | 42 | Carpet weaver 1887 | |
Pflum, E. A. Dr. Dentistry | 13 | Dentist, located above Dix meat market | |
71 | Colby | ||
Phillippi, Kate Millinery Shop | 70 | Yes | Kate Philippi and Nola Welsch |
Phillips and Colby Construction | 55 | See pioneer sketch, Charles L. Colby | |
Phonograph Office (Newspaper) | 65 | Yes | Two people, unidentified |
Pinter, Pete Wagon Shop | 26 | See pioneer sketch, Karl Holtzhausen | |
41 | Businesses of 1887 | ||
Potter and Ferguson Mill | 25 | Purchased from Ira and Leroy Graves | |
Potters Mill | 43 | Legare Potter, owner 1887 | |
Potts, A. R. Store | 22 | See pioneer sketch, John F. Pribnow | |
Pradt, W. D. Land Assn. Office | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Pratt, W. C. | 22 | See pioneer sketch, John F. Pribnow | |
Preston, A. J. | 43 | Building mover 1887 | |
Pribnow Store (1912) | 22 | Yes | View, North down Division Street |
Prosser, John | 10 | Managed hotel | |
Reeves, Henry Jr. Barber Shop | 69 | Henry Reeves Jr. and Roland Johnson | |
Reynolds and Bryant Grist Mill | 25 | See businesses-pioneer, 1878 | |
Riplinger Building | 23 | Moved to North and annexed to Niehoff Hotel | |
Riplinger Furniture | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
42 | Carpenter 1887 | ||
Riplinger Planing Mill | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Roth, Fred Blacksmith Shop | 26 | Yes | Fred and Bill Roth standing in doorway |
Roth, R. Blacksmith Shop | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Reyer, Dr. Veterinary | 71 | Colby area | |
Sagstetter, F. X. Brewery | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Salter, F. J. Druggist | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
71 | Rented space to Cobb Dentistry | ||
Salter, R. B. Attorney | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
71 | Colby | ||
Salter, R. B. & Co. Lumber | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Salter, R. B. Mill | 29 | Mentioned in sketch, page 29 | |
30 | Yes | Identified: A. H. Booth, Tim McMonagle, Nagel, Gottlieb | |
Tesmer, Billy Burneister, Peter Watenpohl, G. Engledinger, | |||
Henry Reeves Jr., Hy Reeves Sr., Monroe Bunnell and John | |||
Reeves | |||
Saw mill 1887 | |||
Schaller's Saloon (1912) | 22 | Yes | View North, down Division Street |
Schmidt, E. Dr. Dentistry | 71 | Colby | |
Schmidt, Peter | 42 | Well driller 1887 | |
Schorer, Louis Blacksmith Shop | 27 | Yes | Inside photograph of shop |
Schroeder Bros. Store | 23 | See pioneer sketch, Fred Bredemeyer | |
Schueller, John Jos. | 42 | Agent, Town of Herman Ins. Co., farm machinery | |
Schultz Carpentry | 42 | Charles & Martin Schultz 1887 | |
Schultz Store | 23 | Yes | Colby |
Scidmore, Fred Jewelry | 70 | 1947 - 1956 | |
Security State Bank | 80 | Yes | Colby (1900) |
Shafer Bros. Printing Office | 25 | Colby businesses, 1878 | |
42 | Printing businesses, 1887 | ||
Shortell, Richard | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Sieber, Jacob | 43 | Town treasurer - Carpenter 1887 | |
Siegrist, Henry Boots-Shoes-Slippers | 25 | Colby businesses, 1878 | |
42 | Shoemaker, musician 1887 | ||
Simons, Geo. Barber Shop | 69 | Yes | Geo. Simons and Ray Enman |
Simonson, S. Jewelry | 70 | Date unknown | |
South side filling station | 74 | Yes | Mr. Schuman, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Dummer, Fred Dietrich and |
Walt Biltman, Colby | |||
Spaulding's Mill | 6 | Near Unity | |
Spring Valley Cheese Factory | 98 | Township of Hull, Marathon County | |
Steinbach, Peter | 43 | Manufacturer of ax handles, ox yokes, scale rules, cant hook 1887 | |
Steinwand, A. | 43 | Chairman, Twn. Colby and cheese factory | |
Steinwand Cheese Factory | 110 & 113 | Yes | Began Colby Cheese production |
Steitz, Geo. Barber Shop | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Stephen, Vincent Music Teacher | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Sterzinger, Geo. | 43 | Stone mason 1887 | |
Strassman, Prof. Optometrist | 71 | Colby | |
Stroota-Stieber Hardware Co. | 22 | See pioneer sketch, Adam Kuentz Hardware Store | |
Stroota, Albert Threshing Rig | 29 | Yes | Rig in operation, unidentified people |
Sturner Cross Insurance Agency | 70 | Highway 13 location | |
Swan, Perry Saw Mill | 43 | Businesses 1887 | |
Taylor, C. R. Furniture & Undertaker | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Taylor, G. R. Furniture | 25 | Colby businesses, 1878 | |
Thomas, D. J. | 43 | Mill & broom handle factory | |
Umhoefer, Paul | 42 | Town treasurer, owner of saw mill | |
Von Neupert, Carlo M. D., Physician | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Vorland, Gorton T. Law Office | 71 | Colby | |
Wadak, Jacob | 42 | Manufactured health bitters | |
Walbridge, G. L. Hardware | 23 & 25 | Colby, Colby businesses, 1878 | |
42 | Hardware & tin businesses 1887 | ||
Walbridge, G. J. Hardware | 55 | Yes | Inside view, unidentified individuals |
Waldhart, Wm. Standard Oil Agent | 26 | See pioneer sketch, Wm. Will Jr. | |
Walker B. F. Dry Goods Merchandise Store | 23 & 25 | See pioneer sketch, B. F. Walker, Colby businesses 1878 | |
Wartchow, M. & J. Harness & Collars | 13 | Manufacturing & repair | |
Weix, Frank Dr. Dentistry | 71 | Colby | |
Weix Meat Market | 24 | Yes | Identified, Mike and Mary Weix |
Webb and Wagner | 42 | Saw mill 1887 | |
Welcome Cheese Factory | 98 | Township of Hull, Marathon County | |
Wells & Chase | 124 | Mentioned in photograph of Wm. Will Jr.'s new Ford | |
Welsch, Anna Millinery Shop | 70 | 1885 | |
Welsch, H. J. Coal Sales-Freight Line | 21 | Colby | |
41 | Businesses of 1887 | ||
White Bros. and Co. (Lumber) | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
White, J. N. Surveyor | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
White, N. J. Commercial House (Hotel) | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Wicker, C. Mrs. Millinery Shop | 70 | Mentions: Mrs. Cole, Anna Knebel, Fannie Kugle, Miss George, | |
Malena Grambort and Kate Phillippi. | |||
Wicker, J. D. Dray Line | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Wicker, J. D. Law Office | 71 | Colby | |
Wicker, Joe D. Veterinary | 71 | Colby | |
Wickersham, Glen Jewelry | 70 | Colby | |
Wiedenhoeft, Albert Store | 63 | Yes | Inside view |
Wiersig, D. O. Dr. Veterinary | 71 | Colby | |
Wiersig and Dins Feed Mill | 97 | In relation to Harmony Co-op, Colby | |
Wild's Tree Lot | 125 | Mentioned with John Anderson as Santa Claus | |
Will, Wm. Livery | 26 | Yes | Funeral procession in front |
Wilms, Aug. Dr. | 25 | Colby businesses, 1878 | |
Wilms, B. A. Drug Store | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Wilms, B. A. Dr. Druggist | 71 | Colby | |
Windmaiser, Jos. Harness Shop | 40 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Witte, Fred | 42 | Stone mason 1887 | |
Wolf, Chas. | 42 | Tinner, stock exchanger and poultry breeder | |
Woodbury, Levi Flour & Feed | 41 | Businesses of 1887 | |
Zassenhaus, Wm. | 43 | Chairman, Green Grove, general store, cheese factory 1887 | |
Zillman Bros. | 78 | See Inventions | |
Zillman Bros. Hardware Store | 22 | Edwin, Herman & Richard Zillman, owned by Wm. Zillman | |
Zillmer Department Store | 23 | Pictured - Robert Strathman | |
Unnamed boarding house | 31 | Yes | Identified: Mr. & Mrs. Henry Reeves Sr., Mrs. Harry Reeves Sr., |
Lena Watenpohl, Matt Kestler, John Tesmer, Charley Tesmer, | |||
Bill Bradley, Henry Reeves Sr., Pete Watenpohl, Emil Kading, | |||
Gottlieb Tesmer, Billy Burmeister, Nagel, Bill Bunnell, Free | |||
Jarvis, Henry Reeves Jr. | |||
Unnamed candy store | 32 | Yes | Next to hotel, hotel not identified |
Last Updated on 12/21/2003
By Robert Lippbrandt
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