Travel Back in Time to Omro

In the heart of the Fox Valley, Omro was a fur trading outpost in the 1600s and its location on the Fox River was important through the 1900s for communication and transportation. Images are from the Oshkosh, Omro, and Winnebago County, Wisconsin Collection from Carter Memorial Library – Omro, WI and Omro Area Historical Society.

A view looking down Water Street (now Main Street). The interurban car visible at center carried Omro citizens to Oshkosh, ca. 1912.
A view looking down Water Street (now Main Street). The interurban car visible at center carried Omro citizens to Oshkosh, ca. 1912.
Aerial view of Omro, looking northwest towards Main Street and the Fox River. 1940.
Aerial view of Omro, looking northwest towards Main Street and the Fox River. 1940.
Omro businessmen stand at attention outside their shops on the south side of Main Street. 1900.
Omro businessmen stand at attention outside their shops on the south side of Main Street. 1900.
View of the Fox River with Main Street Omro in the background. 1890.
View of the Fox River with Main Street Omro in the background. 1890.