THE GREAT FIRE OF 1875

 
 
 

THE GREAT FIRE WRAP IS LOCATED IN OPERA HOUSE SQUARE, NEAR ALGOMA BLVD

This box features imagery of the aftermath of the widespread fire in 1875 as well as some headlines from the horrific event. A great portion of the city was burned to the ground and had to be rebuilt in the following years.


 
 
 

Images Courtesy of Oshkosh Public Museum