Hi All, None of the hotels below are in existance today. The Marinette Hotel is now the site of Best Western. The old Marinette Hotel was torn town in the late 1960's and was replaced with a new Holiday Inn and then was bought out by Best Western. The same for the hotels in Menominee. All those old hotels are gone. The last one...The Menominee Hotel burned to the ground in 1976. As far as I know, there are very few if any pictures of these hotels. I have never seen any myself. Its sad that all this history is lost. I have lived in the Marinette and Menominee area for 35 years and don't remember the Old Marinette Hotel at all, but vaguely remember the Menominee Hotel. In fact, I had just got a job waitressing there about 2 weeks before it burned and my grandmother was a cook in the kitchen. When she heard the Hotel was on fire, the first thing she said was, "Oh, NO! My beautiful homemade rolls are ruined!" Kris In copies of a few Marinette [R.L.Polk & Company's] city directory pages, these hotel and boarding house names came up. Hope somebody can tell us which ones are downtown. Maybe one of the historical societies has some photos of interiors of some of these, the wicker benches sound like something people might remember? Many names on a page were followed by "bds" (boards) & a house number and street name; guess there were a high percentage of people who boarded, possibly with relatives, in private homes which may not have had formal names. 1885: Central House, Israel BOYER, prop.; southeast corner, John & Vine Streets. 1885: Commercial House; Porterfield House; Bruns' Restaurant [bdg. house?]; Dunlap House; First National Hotel; Travelers' Home; Fond du Lac House; Boomhouse; J.A. Van Cleve; Mineau House; M.R.L.Company's Boarding House; N.L. Co.'s Boarding House; J.J. Hubley. 1887: Central Hotel, John & Vine Streets; my notes say there is a list of 21 hotels in Marinette, on page 116, why didn't I copy that page? [Menominee 1887 city dir. lists 29, on pages 104-105.] 1889: Railroad Eating House. 1893-1894: Williams House, on Hosmer Street; Central Hotel (probably being run by Alphonse O. HEBERT, who m. Israel BOYER's dau Alvina BOYER DELUDE in 1893); LeRoy Hotel; Travelers' Home; Exchange Hotel; Wood's Hotel; The Arlington; The Windsor Hotel; Shallman House. 1895-1896: Lumberman's Home; Central Hotel; Exchange Hotel. 1897-1898: Central Hotel; Wood's Hotel; Hotel Marinette. 1901-1902: Central Hotel, Emil DEAN, prop.; Nazaire MOTT. Menominee MI: 1907-1908 [Polk's Dir]: Mary VIAU's Boarding House, 704 Holmes Ave.(Now 13th Ave.) Wish I had time to compile a more complete list, it's kind of fun. ==== WIMARINE Mailing List ==== Marinette County, Wisconsin WIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~wimarine ============================== Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history learning and how-to articles on the Internet. http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10604 Surname: Doran, Boyle, Feeney, Walsh, Missos, Veneros ------------------------- Hi Folks This is Jim Doran, formerly of Marinette, Wisconsin, my home town. I am paraphrasing some information here gleaned from the Marinette Centennial Program Booklet 1987. I believe the Hotel you are looking for is the former "Dunlap House" or its successor the "Hotel Marinette" on Dunlap Square in Marinette. This structure was torn down in the late 60's. The space is now occupied by a Best Western Hotel (Previously a Holiday Inn) at 1821 Riverside Drive, in Marinette, across the street from the Stephenson Public Library. I believe the booths in the Hotel were first lined up on the Menominee River side of the Building on the first floor, but I remember it as a lobby area. The northwest corner of Dunlap Square has been Marinett's major hotel location since 1867, when the old Dunlap House was built, named for George Dunlap, a Chicago railroad builder. It was expanded shortly after the railroad reached Marinette in 1871. It was replaced by the new "Hotel Marinette", a three-story brick building opening on August 8, 1895. They were both the most lavish hotels north of Green Bay at the time, and had many noted guests. The other hostelries in the area in the early years were mostly saloons which had rooms upstairs for guests and provided meals, or boarding houses. Here is a quote from the above mentioned Centennial Booklet that describes the dining room in the "Hotel Marinette" in its prime, circa 1900 or so. "The original dining room, later the lobby, had large windows overlooking the river. The high-ceiling room, the uniformed waitresses, fancy menu, wine list and music brought an elegance to Marinette life that impressed even the salesmen and lumber buyers who stayed over the weekends." The Hotel Marinette faltered as an entity in the late 1960's, and was demolished. After a couple of years the City of Marinette successfully negotiated a contract to build a four-story Holiday Inn on the site, since taken over by the Best Western chain. Attended my 40th High School class reunion there two years ago. I have a close connection to downtown Marinette. My family home is only a few blocks from Dunlap Square. My mom's father owned and operated the old Princess Restaurant in downtown Marinette. On my Dad's side the Dorans and Boyles have been in the Marinette/Menominee area since the early 1880's. My memory of Dunlap Square extends to the year 1945, when I was four years old, and the celebration that occurred there at the end of World War II. Link: Doran Family History and Genealogy URL: <http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/d/o/r/James-Doran/>

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10603 Surname: BOYER, HEBERT, PETELLE, MOTT, DELUDE, VIAU ------------------------- In copies of a few Marinette [R.L.Polk & Company's] city directory pages, these hotel and boarding house names came up. Hope somebody can tell us which ones are downtown. Maybe one of the historical societies has some photos of interiors of some of these, the wicker benches sound like something people might remember? Many names on a page were followed by "bds" (boards) & a house number and street name; guess there were a high percentage of people who boarded, possibly with relatives, in private homes which may not have had formal names. 1885: Central House, Israel BOYER, prop.; southeast corner, John & Vine Streets. 1885: Commercial House; Porterfield House; Bruns' Restaurant [bdg. house?]; Dunlap House; First National Hotel; Travelers' Home; Fond du Lac House; Boomhouse; J.A. Van Cleve; Mineau House; M.R.L.Company's Boarding House; N.L. Co.'s Boarding House; J.J. Hubley. 1887: Central Hotel, John & Vine Streets; my notes say there is a list of 21 hotels in Marinette, on page 116, why didn't I copy that page? [Menominee 1887 city dir. lists 29, on pages 104-105.] 1889: Railroad Eating House. 1893-1894: Williams House, on Hosmer Street; Central Hotel (probably being run by Alphonse O. HEBERT, who m. Israel BOYER's dau Alvina BOYER DELUDE in 1893); LeRoy Hotel; Travelers' Home; Exchange Hotel; Wood's Hotel; The Arlington; The Windsor Hotel; Shallman House. 1895-1896: Lumberman's Home; Central Hotel; Exchange Hotel. 1897-1898: Central Hotel; Wood's Hotel; Hotel Marinette. 1901-1902: Central Hotel, Emil DEAN, prop.; Nazaire MOTT. Menominee MI: 1907-1908 [Polk's Dir]: Mary VIAU's Boarding House, 704 Holmes Ave.(Now 13th Ave.) Wish I had time to compile a more complete list, it's kind of fun.

Seeking further information on Kristian Eydahl and Gurine Lima who were married in the city of Marinette WI on around August 27-28 1901. They are both from Norway and lost previous spouses through death. They latter moved to Sheboygon where they had 2 children one Peter died young between 1901-1904 and Margarethe born 1904. Gurine Lima came through Ellis Island in August 17 1901 with 4 of her 5 children. His children lived we think in Brooklyn NY. Any one how may have these kin folk in their family tree or know these names greatly appreciated if you would contact me. Thank You

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10598 Surname: Eydahl, Lima ------------------------- Marionette Co. Seeking info on the wedding of Kristian Eydhal & Gurine Lima. She arrived in Ellis Island in August 1901 and within 2 weeks of arrival married Krstian Eydahl in Marionette around 27 -28 August 1901. Both from Norway and had children from previous marriage. Both had lost a spouse to death. From this second marriage had son Peter who died young and a daughter Margarethe. Would like to hear from anyone who might have a connection to this Kristian Eydahl. Thank You

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10597 Surname: Roy, Faucher, Hebert, Rondeau ------------------------- Sorry, I can't help you. I remember my father (born 1900 in Marinette) talking about a hotel in downtown Marinette. I even think I know where it was located. But I cannot remember the name of it. I live in mid-Michigan, but do get to WI about once a year. If I remember or find anything, I will send it to you. Hopefully someone in Marinette will be able to help you. Good luck!

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10596 Surname: UNKNWOWN ------------------------- I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION REGARDING A OLD HOTEL IN MARINETTE OR MENOMONEE WHICH HAD WHITE WICKER BOOTHS. I HAVE ONE, AND AM TRYING TO PUT AN AGE ON IT. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS FROM A HOTEL UP IN MARINETTE OR MENOMONEE. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10595 Surname: Lentz, Cosson, Wozniak ------------------------- While searching the Marinette County Querry Forum I ran across your listings for the Lentz Families. Are you by any chance related to Lawrence Lentz married to a Margaret Cosson child of Albert Cosson and Edith(Wozniak) Cosson. Looking for info on Lawrence and Margaret. thanks John

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10594 Surname: Bouillion ------------------------- Jean (John) Baptiste was my grandfather. I have been told he lived and dies in Marinette County. Would appreciate any help? Jerry

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10593 Surname: Kidder, Pratt ------------------------- Wondering if anyone has access to records for Glenwood Cemetery in Goodman. Have someone who died in Outagamie County, Wisconsin and buried in Glenwood. Looking for information on her husband, assuming he is buried there. Mary Kidder-Pratt is buried in Glenwood died in 1952, her husband was Frank Pratt. Thanks

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10592 Surname: Kovnesky ------------------------- Tracy, I am a member of the Kovnesky side of the family. I just started my hunt last year. My grandfather was Frederick Kovnesky and my father was Henry Kovnesky. I have not found much on Frederick. It's almost like he was a ghost. I do know he was from Germany/Poland and came to the United States in 1912. He than settled in either Pound or Coleman WI. Will try to get in touch with you later most of my information is at home.

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10589 Surname: Suhr, Mech, Borowski, Walk, Schalk, Ehlen, Witrick, Krueger, Schroeder, Sivula, Steinhardt, Stievert ------------------------- I looked threw my info and have the two aboved Suhr's listed as the births. Where could I see the death index for Ludwig Suhr. I have 3 Theodor Mech's but none were born on that date. You can email me at smeeks@new.rr.com Thanks For the Info Jenny (Mech) Meeks

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10588 Surname: Leafgren ------------------------- I found the following information in the Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index. If anyone has access to Marinette County death records, I'd greatly appreciate having the name below looked up. Nellie Leafgren died June 3, 1899, Marinette County, WI. I would like to know what parents names are listed on the record --or spouses name, if applicable. Thank you.

Just thought I'd update everybody on what's been happening at the Marinette County site. Following is some new data added in March and April: * History and transcription of Calvary Cemetery in Marinette (resulting in 28 new surnames added to the search index). [Thanks to Pat Drees for contributing this data, and to Rita Neustifter for sending her my way!] * List of newspapers serving the county, their dates of establishment and precursors (where available) *Additions to area historical societies and museums, including addresses and phone numbers * New color township map [because it just looks prettier] * I've set up pages for all the pre-1907 vital records indexes (births, deaths, marriages), but I'm going to need volunteers to help me get this data online. Please contact me directly (dhipke@chorus.net) if you have access to the index and would like to help. Thanks! Please be sure to stop by and visit. Your feedback is always welcome. Deana Hipke Marinette County WiGenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~wimarine

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10586 Surname: Dell ------------------------- DELL: Dallas, Hazen, Della My grandpa Dallas Dell is from Goodman,Wi. My Great Grandparents are from Owen,Wi. I just trying to find out some info on my grandpa and great grand parents and my other relatives.

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/Marinette/10585 Surname: Samsa, McClain, Melec ------------------------- Looking for any information regarding the family of Jerry Samsa living in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, Marianette County.

Posted on: Biographical Data -- Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/MarinetteBios/10031 Surname: Dallas Dell, Hazen Dell, Della Dell ------------------------- My grandpa Dallas Dell is from Goodman,Wi. my Great Grandparents are from Owen,Wi.I just trying to find out some info on my grandpa and great grand parents and my other relatives.

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10584 Surname: Suhr, Mech ------------------------- Looking for info on Ludwig and Julianna Suhr,they lived in Marinette. They had 8 children,out of there children,there son Gustave married Anna Ehlen,They are my great great greta grandparents.There daughter Julianna Suhr (my great grandma)married Theodor Mech who is my great grandfather.

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10583 Surname: Hiram Hubbard ------------------------- Hi I'm looking for information about Hiram F. Hubbard who served in the Third Light Artillery Battery in the Civil War.Thought to be in Marinette County around 1905. Sara

Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Marinette/10582 Surname: Champagne, Brunette ------------------------- Hello, I am from Marinette County, WI. I have just started to look for info. about my husbands family and found your query. My maiden name is Brunette. I saw Louisa Brunette's name and just had to send something. I sent this page to my sister, who has been working on the Brunette family tree for about 10 years. If you would like to contact her about anything, you can reach her at jlb@gbonline.com. If I should find anything more on the Champagne's, I will contact you. Good luck on your search!