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Big Streets in a Little City - Downtown Street Scenes in Kiel, 1860-1980

The name of this collection, Big Streets in a Little City, is an affectionate reference to the official City of Kiel slogan, ?the little city that does big things.? Located on the Sheboygan River in the southwest corner of Manitowoc County, this city of approximately 3,500 has a thriving downtown, beautiful parks, progressive schools, a strong employment base, and a growing respect for its heritage. The images depict commerce, recreation, cultural events, and other day-to-day activities of the men, women, and children who lived, worked, and played in the same neighborhoods that continue to thrive, albeit in different ways, in the 21st Century.

Manitowoc, Wisconsin Local History Collection

Explore the history of Manitowoc, Wisconsin and surrounding communities through more than 1,400 searchable images dating from the late 19th century through 1995. Most of the images were taken between 1890 and 1930. Peruse these images when you are doing historical or genealogical research, school assignments, business or civic presentations, or just for the fun of it! Electronic texts include: Plumb, Ralph Gordon. A History of Manitowoc County (1904); History of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin: Volume I (1912); History of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin: Volume II (1912).