Society Fundraiser - Historic Note Cards

The Grignon Hotel

Sketch by Cassidy Mulvey, 2015

The Grignon Hotel was built by Butte des Morts founder Augustin Grignon in the late 1840s and served as a hotel in the mid 1800s.

In 1859 it was purchased by Peter Peterson and was also used as a general store, post office and general gathering place. In 1901 it was purchased by John Boe, who operated it as a general store. In the 1950s it was used as an antique store. At one point it was owned by the Winnebago County Historical & Archeological Society.

© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.

The "Hull House"

Sketch by Dan Radig of Oshkosh, WI - 2014

The "Hull House" was built by Lathrop W. Hull in Butte des Morts, WI around 1856.

Dan Radig is a respected Oshkosh artist who is well known for his stylistic paintings. His artistic interpretation of the Hull House in Butte des Morts is representative of this style. It is reproduced from an acrylic painting. We are pleased he was able to capture the beauty of this Italian two story Villa.

An author of local history, Dan is known for collecting, preserving and sharing historic images of Oshkosh. He is also a member of the Oshkosh Memorabilia Club.

© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.

The White House Inn

Sketch by Ginny Gross of Oshkosh, WI - 2014

The White House Inn was started in Butte des Morts, WI around the turn of the century as a saloon. After becoming a popular stopping point between towns, it was eventually transformed into an inn and then a supper club.

Ginny Gross is a local Oshkosh artist who currently works at the Oshkosh Public Museum. She has always had an interest in local history and recently developed an interest in sketching. We are so pleased to showcase her new found talent by her sketch of the White House Inn in Butte des Morts!

Ginny is also very well known in the Oshkosh Community for her informative tours of Riverside Cemetery.

© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.

Trading Post Marker

Sketch by D. Bartlet, 2015

First permanent post in Winnebago County.
850 Ft. S.S.W. this point. Founded 1818 by Augustine Grignon & Jas. Porlier.

Erected by the Winnebago County Historical & Archeological Society

© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.

Buttes des Morts Marker

Sketch by D. Bartlet, 2015

MAS-PA-QUA-TE-NO
Butte des Morts
Hill of the Dead
First county seat
Erected by winnebago County Archeological & Historical Society, 1938

© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.

Clemansville Marker

Sketch by D. Bartlet, 2015

Homesite of Horace Clemans. First settler in Town of Vinland. Dedicated to the pioneer men and women whose vision and courage made our day possible.

Erected 1946 by the Winnebago County Archeological & Historical Society

© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.

Skeleton Bridge School

Sketch by D. Bartlet, 2015

Skeleton Bridge School was a one room school house that operated from 1858 to 1956. It is located on Skeleton Bridge Road near Butte des Morts. It was auctioned off in 1957 and is now privately owned.

© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.

Bogk's Tavern

Sketch by D. Bartlet, 2015

Bogk's Tavern was started by Joe and Etta Bogk in the early 1900's and remained open until the late 1960's. It was a popular gathering place even during Prohibition. The building still stands today.

© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.