In 1957, an Ordinance was adopted by the City of Oshkosh that resulted in extensive street name changes and house renumbering. Use this link to find what house numbers were changed to after this time.
Access to Wisconsin Newspaper Association's daily and weekly member-newspapers from 2005 to present (with a 60 day embargo).
The following steps and resources will help guide you to the most important facts and histories related to your home and property.
Why research your house?
Photographs, newspaper articles, postcards, pamphlets and catalogs of businesses that once flourished in Oshkosh can be found in this collection. Through this online collection, memories of Oshkosh come alive.
Discover historic Oshkosh's prominent people and local businesses. Each directory contains surnames, businesses, street directories and more. Some years include county coverage.
Are you curious about who was the first couple married in Oshkosh, which Oshkosh street was originally called Makake, or who was the first school teacher? Find the answers to your local history questions and many interesting Oshkosh facts.
Books on the history of and life in Oshkosh, Wisconsin compiled and written by local historian, Clarence "Inky" Jungwirth.
Oshkosh Public Library has digitized a number of local history books (mostly books of pictures). Search or browse these books that date from 1887 to 1919.
Relive memories of Oshkosh through these postcards of businesses, churches, parks, city streets, country roads and other structures throughout the city.
Compiled by Ginny Gross, from the Oshkosh Public Museum staff. Provides better access to burial information for the time period preceding death certificates (1909).
In April 2008, downtown Oshkosh, Wisconsin was transformed into a movie set for the Johnny Depp film, Public Enemies.
Oshkosh High School's student publication, the Index, contained creative writings, editorials, student and alumni info, sports coverage and more. It began monthly and transitioned to an annual in 1926.
Sawyer and Harris, the iconic bronze lions, have stood outside the Oshkosh Public Library since 1912. View images of them throughout the years including their removal for restoration in 1998.
Sharing our Stories. Exploring our Past. Discover photos, maps, books, artifacts, oral histories and more from dozens of Wisconsin communities.
