Travel Back in Time to Menasha

Located in the Fox Valley region, the beautiful waterfront city of Menasha comes from the word for “island” in the Menominee Language. All images are from the Menasha Local History Collection from the Elisha D. Smith Public Library.

An undated view of Main Street looking east. The National Hotel is on the right. Also shown is a horse drawn streetcar.
An undated view of Main Street looking east. The National Hotel is on the right. Also shown is a horse drawn streetcar.
A view of Main Street looking west. This was the first cement street in Menasha, and all the cement was hand mixed. 1910.
A view of Main Street looking west. This was the first cement street in Menasha, and all the cement was hand mixed. 1910.
Main Street looking east, ca. 1947.
Main Street looking east, ca. 1947.