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APPLETON, WISCONSIN, USA
12/18/13
Hi Everyone. Our trip today is to Appleton, Wisconsin.
Appleton is a city in Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago counties in
the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated
on the Fox River. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County.
The population was 72,623 at the 2010 census. Of this, 60,045 were
in Outagamie County, 11,088 in Calumet County, and 1,490 in
Winnebago County.
Appleton was settled in 1847, incorporated as a village in 1853,
and incorporated as a city in 1857.
The paper industry, beginning with the building of the first paper mill
in the city in 1853, has been at the forefront of the development of
Appleton. In order to provide electricity to the paper industry, the
nation's first hydro-electric central station, the Vulcan Street Plant
on the Fox River, began operation on September 30, 1882. The power
plant also powered the Hearthstone House, the first residence in the
world powered by a centrally located hydroelectric station using
the Edison system.
In August 1886, Appleton was the site for another national first,
the operation of a commercially successful electric streetcar company.
Electric lights replaced gas lamps on College Avenue in 1912. Appleton
also had the first telephone in Wisconsin, and the first incandescent
light in any city outside of the East Coast.
January is normally the coldest month with average temperatures between
9 and 25 degrees Fahrenheit. July is normally the warmest month with
average temperatures between 61 and 82 degrees F. June is normally
the rainiest month with an average of 3.8 inches, and a yearly average
of 30 inches of rain. January is normally the snowiest month with an
average of 11.3 inches, and a yearly average of 45.2 inches of snow.
I hope you enjoy this trip to Appleton, Wisconsin.
~Marsha~
CHRISTMAS IN APPLETON
CHRISTMAS PARADE
DOWNTOWN
CITY PARK
DECORATED HOUSES
TREES, BUT I DON'T KNOW WHERE
HEARTHSTONE HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM
Here’s a more laid back way to get into the Christmas spirit. If you like
Victorian style Christmas carols stop by the Hearthstone Historic
House Museum to check out the Musical Victorian Christmas event. The
historic house will be decked out to reflect different carols and
there will be a special Edison exhibit featuring some of his Christmas
Diamond Disc Records including Holiday Greetings From the Bunch at
Orange and Let Us Not Forget. Plus, you’ll get to see Edison’s
original box of electric Christmas lights!
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EVERYDAY IN APPLETON
HOLIDAY INN
ZION LUTHERN CHURCH
CITY PARK
DOWNTOWN
FOX RIVER
FOX CITIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
FLAG DAY PARADE
OUTAGAMIE MUSEUM
HOUSES FOR SALE
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Appleton is a city in Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago counties in
the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated
on the Fox River. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County.
The population was 72,623 at the 2010 census. Of this, 60,045 were
in Outagamie County, 11,088 in Calumet County, and 1,490 in
Winnebago County.
Appleton was settled in 1847, incorporated as a village in 1853,
and incorporated as a city in 1857.
The paper industry, beginning with the building of the first paper mill
in the city in 1853, has been at the forefront of the development of
Appleton. In order to provide electricity to the paper industry, the
nation's first hydro-electric central station, the Vulcan Street Plant
on the Fox River, began operation on September 30, 1882. The power
plant also powered the Hearthstone House, the first residence in the
world powered by a centrally located hydroelectric station using
the Edison system.
In August 1886, Appleton was the site for another national first,
the operation of a commercially successful electric streetcar company.
Electric lights replaced gas lamps on College Avenue in 1912. Appleton
also had the first telephone in Wisconsin, and the first incandescent
light in any city outside of the East Coast.
January is normally the coldest month with average temperatures between
9 and 25 degrees Fahrenheit. July is normally the warmest month with
average temperatures between 61 and 82 degrees F. June is normally
the rainiest month with an average of 3.8 inches, and a yearly average
of 30 inches of rain. January is normally the snowiest month with an
average of 11.3 inches, and a yearly average of 45.2 inches of snow.
I hope you enjoy this trip to Appleton, Wisconsin.
~Marsha~
CHRISTMAS IN APPLETON
CHRISTMAS PARADE
DOWNTOWN
CITY PARK
DECORATED HOUSES
TREES, BUT I DON'T KNOW WHERE
HEARTHSTONE HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM
Here’s a more laid back way to get into the Christmas spirit. If you like
Victorian style Christmas carols stop by the Hearthstone Historic
House Museum to check out the Musical Victorian Christmas event. The
historic house will be decked out to reflect different carols and
there will be a special Edison exhibit featuring some of his Christmas
Diamond Disc Records including Holiday Greetings From the Bunch at
Orange and Let Us Not Forget. Plus, you’ll get to see Edison’s
original box of electric Christmas lights!
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EVERYDAY IN APPLETON
HOLIDAY INN
ZION LUTHERN CHURCH
CITY PARK
DOWNTOWN
FOX RIVER
FOX CITIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
FLAG DAY PARADE
OUTAGAMIE MUSEUM
HOUSES FOR SALE
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Information from Wikipedia
This is a MelloMarsha creation
I do not take credit for the pictures
Thanks to the respective photographers
12-18-13
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