I owned the Phelps house for 18 years recently and sold it 2 years ago. Thank you for mentioning it in your video. It was a lot of love, blood, sweat, and tears to make it look like it does, inside and out. It is truly my pride and joy and miss it.

Forget Blatz, you are in Oconto Beer country. Oconto Beer was brewed in the city in a plant on Superior Avenue (where Neroco is now) for 110 years until 1967.

Owner of the "Huff Jones" house here. 1345 Main. Oldest house in Oconto county. I still uncover history in this house every year. This year it was brass door hinges from the 1880's that had to be rescued from decades of paint. Thanks for including the history of it. We still have family photos of the Jones'.

Hello Sally, New subscriber here. Wish I'd have seen your channel sooner. Just went to WI in August '22. Drove through Oconto and toured the Beyer house. The museum and home tour was awesome! Very informative and nice people. I am originally from Antigo. I'm getting ready to retire in WA state and considering moving back to WI. I'd forgotten how beautiful it is there! I appreciate your videos. Thanks for sharing.

I live right behind the “castle house” (Phelps House). It’s not on the registry because the home was renovated before we bought it. I wish I knew more history about our home! Thanks for a great video; I love our town!

The town where I grew up! My novels are now set on Mackinac Island, but I think Oconto is going to have to make its way into a future novel. You're a great host! Thanks!

My family were food brokers and they represented Bond Pickles to the major grocery chains. We had friends in Oconto and spent quite a bit of time there. i drank some pickle brine on a bet. It wasn't to bad. Lol.

Geeze i have been through here 50 times, never really saw it. thanks for the show.

Thank you, Sally. Our family is one of the homes on Susies Hill Court. And, we cherish the history of our ground every day. Appreciate the beautiful reveal of Oconto's history. Thank you.

my wife is from born and raised in oconto me from peshtigo. great to see these videos of home when u live so far away we now live in sarasota florida ,but enjoy seeing this videos please keep them coming mayb a new updated peshtigo one..my wifes grandma used to own the old palm gardens

Somedays I remember 4th grade Wisconsin history better than other days, but always nice to get a history lesson from Sally. I have had a few PBRs and Blatz over the years, never had Oconto beer wonder if it is still brewed. A few beers with Friday night fish was a Wisconsin tradition. I thought you might go deeper in the unglaciated side of the state. Stay safe and healthy.

The Pickle factory was quite a bit bigger than you describe. In the early 2000s I was 500+ pickle vats. A good chunk were defunct, but it was a big operation at it's peak. And yes, it was right across the river from the campground and next to the McDonalds.

Made regular deliveries to cruisers boats in Oconto from Green Bay thanks for sharing sally

I’ve lived within 25 miles of Oconto for the past 40 or so years and have been there many times, but I learned a few things from this video that I didn’t know before. You certainly did your homework before putting this video together, and it shows. Very entertaining and informative. One thing you may have noticed is that many of the older homes in Oconto have tin roofs instead of shingles. I wondered about that for years until I met an older gentleman from Oconto and he told me that years ago, forest fires were common in the area, and that the strong updraft winds created by the fires would sometimes carry burning embers many miles from the fire itself. Sometimes those embers would fall onto the roofs of houses and catch them on fire. To combat this, houses were built with non flammable metal roofs rather than highly flammable shingles.

Hello Sally there's another good video you know Wisconsin got some good old fellows up there nice peaceful folks you guys stay happy stay safe 🏆🌺👍✌️

Well worth the wait, but then, isn't it always? 😊 Keep up the great work, Sally!

Spent a good chunk of my childhood in Oconto my mom grew up there on 116 Duncan ave my grandparents live there for many yrs I have lots of memories at my grandparents home probably the best of my life! PS I swam at the pool behind the Bond home as a kid. Thanks Sally this one really touched my heart ❤️

I was born in Oconto and still attend church there, right across from the Library on the corner of Michigan and Main. Many of my relatives live/lived there as well. I grew up on a farm just south of Lena at Stiles Junction. Main Street used to be very impressive years ago. It was lined with huge elm trees that formed a tunnel over Main Street in the historic area. Unfortunately, they succumbed to Dutch Elm disease. While I knew most of what you shared, it was fun taking a trip down memory lane. I also enjoyed your Lena video. :-)

I'm from Massachusetts and I have never heard of Oconto, Wisconsin. It looks like a charming town. Thank you, again, for the visit! Safe travels.

A beautiful old town full of history!! Thanks Sally!

I was born in WI, but have lived in Kansas City much longer than I did in WI. I have not heard of Oconto. Your videos are a joy. Keep up the good work.

I grew up there in 60s an 70s. I enjoyed the woods an oconto river an bay. My father drove semi for oconto beer back in 60s. I worked at bond pickle as a kid in summer. We had alot of fun there. Fond memories of oconto.

I live here and love it here!!

Boy girl, you are back ! You sound great and quick as a whip. Keep it comin‘ but take some breaks here and there.

Hey..I just found your channel and Im trying to catch up. I live down in Columbus its a pretty cool small town. Thanks for the videos and Im sorry about your furry friend 🐾🌻

Very cool love the history and homes. We must hold on to the history. I never knew Oconto had all this. Worth a visit

Love those old homes with wrap around porches. Must've been luxurious sitting there on summer nights waving a hand fan and swatting mosquitoes. 😄

I had to look Oconto up on the map. I’m still learning Wisconsin town names and their locations. The historic homes there really are beautiful, thanks for the tour !

FYI … Bond Pickle location is where O’RILEYS, Dollar Tree, and Tractor Supply are standing.

Hello Sally, I'm Sokwon Kim. and I thank you for your video. Always be safety life and Safety travel.

I lived above the old laundromat for a couple years. It had since been torn down.

One of my relatives lived across the street from the golf course when I was growing up. That house was well over 100 years old. I remember driving by some of the houses you showed in your video but I didn't know the significance of them, so thank you for sharing that with everyone. One thing I do know is when I drove into Oconto last year I barely recognized what used to be Highway 41! Where the Hardee's was and a small gas station is now a huge Kwik Trip and I remember across the street from there was the old Bond Pickle factory. I always loved that smell and, living in Green Bay and attending West High School we had a pickle factory near there as well (the two might have been related, I'm not sure), but the smell was amazing when we'd step outside the school!

We used to party at County Park 2 on Highway Y. Great place to drink and hangout by the water.

I was born in Wisconsin! In Burlington on browns lake! Never heard of oconto! Looks like a beautiful little town! I live in Alabama now !

Enjoyable Video, Sally. I remember being amazed by the Bond Pickle Factory prior to it being torn down. Would like to hear more about the Boat Factory there. Thanks, Sally.

I was asleep at the wheel. Missed you vid SSS. Another awesome video. You do such a great job.

Was born there, and raised a short distance away until I went off to school and then moved out of state. That was 35 years ago. Place doesn't seem to have changed much.

That was Great! I've missed watching your videos!!

We missed Marty on this episode!!!! Enjoyed the video!!!

Oconto Beer? Yeah, that too. Great video as always.

Well, I'm from New Mexico and Texas, and, believe it or not, I've heard of Oconto. Dad was a Pastor in Chicago when I was a kid and we always vacationed in the UP every summer. That meant we drove through Oconto every year, stopped at the Shake-a-Burger for ice cream and a stretch before continuing north. It was a charming town then. Drove through there in 2016 to attend my kid sister's funeral in Marquette. It hadn't lost any of its charm. Thanks for the tour and history from Texas.

This is so awesome, I love that there's a channel like yours preserving forgotten history of old towns. I wish there were more channels like this. Sally is a very beautiful name, btw! I wish I had thought to do something like this years ago when my city still had a lot of cool stuff, like 10th avenue once you left downtown went from an expressway to a skinny side street past 19th street and it looked like you were stepping back in time to the 1930's with old houses and everything, the railroad tracks even had telegraph wires and poles that were unchanged from the olden days with the original railroad lights and everything. With those gone, 10th avenue looks so much less historic. There's still some old history worth investigating though, there's the city's oldest house, built between 1800 and 1810, looks like an old pioneer settler's cabin, only a few blocks from me. And the downtown is old-timey enough I showed someone a picture from today and they guessed it was from the 60s.

Live in Sparta, Wi and haven't heard of it. Really enjoyed your video.

Always love your videos. I was wondering if you ever thought about doing a video about Dunbar. Great little town with Good history.

Never heard of Oconto, I’m from a village in Oxfordshire, England. But I love your videos.

Passed thru Oconto for many years before the highway by-passed the city. Who knew the place was loaded with this much history? I got to know it for a great pit-stop at Hardee’s. I do remember seeing the old pickle factory. It was right along Hwy 41 when it went through the city. Thanks for sharing!

Fantastic video! Thank you.

Love to travel around Wisconsin, my hubbies state, but now I've lived here 45 years in John Deere Headquarters. We have an old fur trader house as our museum and they moved in a school house from a friend's farm. Loving the history. I'm new, so I'm going to have to catch up on past towns.

I am from Quincy Il. never heard of Oconto Wis. till today watching this video.

i live in the third home featured in this video, it is absolutely beautiful and the history is super cool!!

Awesome video! Love this old, beautiful town and it's history! 🙂👍❤️

The Bond Pickle Factory was where the miniature golf course is. They tore it down a few years after I moved here in 2004.

My college roommate was from Oconto. I’ve been to her family’s home there many times.

I watched one of your videos where you were thinking of taking a break from KZfaq. Glad you're back. I think you would of been an awesome American history teacher.👍

Loved seeing this video. So many beautiful buildings. I love history, you bring it to life in your travels. I am not a longtime viewer, but as soon as I'm done commenting, I will subscribe to your channel.

I'm from Algonac, Michigan, Sally, and never heard of Oconto. Of course, you probably never heard of Algonac Mi, either (it's where Chris Craft Boats was founded).

I have been to Oconto a number of times. I live about a half hour west of there.

I lived for 20 years just about 20 Mike's away in the town of Peshtigo. Used to drive by the Blond pickle plant all the time on trips back and forth to Green Bay.

I grew up in Michigan, would love to go back, but that ship has sailed. I now live in Washington State. I have to confess I have never heard of Oconto Wisconsin. I love old forgotten towns, thankyou for all you do.

Sally thank you for taking me along on your explorations.

Never heard of Oconto, seems like a nice place to visit but you're the closest I'll get Sally, so Thank You! 👍👍👍 Greetings from Baltimore All!

Great video. I’ve been trying to find out more about the Thiele (THEELEE) sign myself.

Watched your video earlier today and after watching the one you posted today Jauary 4 2924, this video popped up on my feed Historical Footage of Oconto Wi. So it was kind of fun to watch it as well to put some faces to sites and buildings you showed.

I live near Oconto:) Thanks

Hi Sally: Very much enjoyed the visit to Oconto, Wis. I had never heard of the town, it a lovely place, with some beautiful older homes. Your videos get better all the time. Thank you so much. Steve -from Washington State

I'm new and truly enjoy your videos. Thank you. 25 years ago I toured Mark Twain's house in New Haven.. Was fun for a SoCal guy. 😃

Hi Sally and Marty , I live in Noblesville, Indiana. I have only been to o' clare ( i know i spelled it wrong , Sorry) I would love to see more of WISC. Thanks for your channel !!!!!!!!

Praying for your recovery Sally thanks for sharing your journey appreciate it

Bond Pickle ran from the McDonalds at the corner of Brazeau and Main, westward to the mini golf. From there it ran to the north (rear) to the adjacent RR tracks and cemetery. One place missed was the migrant housing of which one remains. I'm not sure as to where it is located. From the mini golf further west was the Holt Planing Mill or Holt Hardwood Company. They made a lot of hardwood floors for homes all over the country. My third great grandfather, James Herald, was superintendent of Holt Lumber Company. The Brothers Three was his office!

Glad you made it out of there safely. I heard Oconto Falls.

I'm new to your channel, I love your videos. I grew up in Neenah on the island and moved to Mobile Alabama in 1978. If you ever get to Neenah check out the Doty cabin in Doty Park. you won't be disappointed.

Love the Sally Tours. 👍

The Phelps home was like a Cinderella castle! Disneyland!

This where I live this my home town my whole family live here on mom side

Old style beer is the official beer of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Interesting! My own town comes up on my feed and i learn a few things i didn't know! 😂 nice job!

My aunt and uncle owned/operated The Great Lakes Shoe Factory in Oconto.. I believe they shut it down late 70's early 80's.. I was pretty young but I remember running around the factory and the workers.. they were all so nice to me... 💜✌️

I've never heard of Oconto before. I grew up in Chicago (Rogers Park area). I live in Redondo Beach California these days.

your show is great

I haven't heard of Oconto! Sally nice like a gypsy!

You have a great voice for narrating.

I live in Shawano and previously lived for twenty years in Tigerton. I drive to Oconto because my chiropractor who is in downtown Oconto.

Dear Sally, I'm a new subscriber and I love your videos. I've seen your husband on a few and I enjoy the ghost towns too. I'm retired many years now and don't travel as much as you guys. I was wondering if you have ever visited Phillips, Wisconsin in Price county? My family had a farm there at the turn of the 20th century and as a child I would visit my grandmother (who I loved dearly) in the summertime when she lived on hwy 13 after the farm was gone. I have not been back there for 50 years and have found it on the internet street view. There is not much left of the old days and I was wondering if you guys ever made a video of Phillips could you post it? I love history. Thanks for all you do.

I'm from Florida, so I've never heard of Oconto. I have heard of Door County Wisconsin as my grandparents and uncle liked to visit there.

good job

Thanks!

Well thank you. Now I have to look up Hugh McDonald & see what connection he might have to my family.

Sally have you ever done a video of tomahawk wisconsin use to be a popular tourist town fishing was at a peek in the eighties and they had the tommy Bartlett water ski show free on weekends papermills and trestle bridges and so much more

I grew up in the 50s in santa Barbara California and remember the midwesterners here a the buildings and homes that have been demolished for big box. I remember getting out of bed and running across the train tracks and down to the ocean and running around among the sea lions and standing on the cliffs watching the killer whale swim north,. Some of my best friends are from Wisconsin, a lot of you have made a mark here

Come to Southern Minnesota, I can show you some Ghost Towns

Hay Sally , how are you doing ? Some day I need to check out these towns ,!

My recollection is that the Bond Pickle buildings were where Dollar Tree and O'Reilly are.

Work at Bonds during summer maybe 1959. Midnight shift. Original from Lena (enjoyed the Lena video)and we have our yearly class reunion at a local tavern in Oconto. Learn some history.

I have a friend who lives in Oconto, and calls it The Birthplace Of Western Civilization.

All you wanna do...is ride-around Sally...[can I get an amen?)

From the Minneapolis area. Bit of a geography nerd but I’ve never heard of Oconto

I am in Florida, have never heard of that town.

Have you visited Rhinelander yet, Sally?? Nice informative video

Don't forget about the Park Ave Circus

I have lived in Wis my whole life and have past the sign to Oconto many times going up North. Just wondering, with so many old houses there, are there any that are supposedly haunted?