Menomonie
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Ann Christy Dybvik
The photographs in this collection were gathered from local citizens, the Stout University Archives, and the Wilson Place Museum. Ann Christy Dybvik, teacher, Menomonie resident, and author, gathered and organized these photographs, calling upon knowledgeable local historians to provide historic background and details for this tribute to the community in which many have chosen to live.
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Menomonie - Ann Christy Dybvik
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INTRODUCTION
The most recent book published on the history of Menomonie, Wisconsin, is now over 10 years old. It was a community effort, published as part of the sesquicentennial celebration of 1996, spearheaded by a group of interested citizens and officials, and edited by local historians Larry Lynch and John Russell. Where the Wild Rice Grows now occupies an important place on the bookshelves of many Menomonie residents. Unfortunately, it is out of print and unavailable to anyone else wishing to learn about this beautiful, quiet, yet progressive place in the heart of the Midwest. Where the Wild Rice Grows is a rich collection of facts, dates, stories, and images. Its predecessor, 1925 History of Dunn County, was a thick, textual collection of facts, impressive but daunting to those wishing only to learn a little and view a lot.
The area now known as Menomonie began in prehistoric times as a sea that occupied space across most of the United States. This is notable because the cliffs that still remain today, along the Red Cedar Trail, Paradise Valley Road, and other spots around the town, are remnants of this period, millions of years ago. A bike ride down the beautiful Red Cedar Trail reveals limestone cliffs, teeming with wildflowers and native vegetation. Every season along the trail yields new natural discoveries and adds to the intrigue of the ride, whether it is to Irvington, Downsville, Dunnville, or Eau Claire.
Much of the documented history of Menomonie begins with the lumber era. People grew wealthy here from the natural resources of the Red Cedar Valley. Yet many gave back as much as they took, and their legacies live on in buildings, natural spaces, and institutions. Lumbering took front and center in industry for over a decade, but was not the only industry that claims Menomonie as home. Brickmaking filled a gap when the lumber era ended; breweries began, pianos were built in a factory that originated in Minneapolis but moved to Menomonie, cigars were handcrafted, schools were established, and inventors created such things as submergible electric motors and mechanical parts for dams.
Images of America: Menomonie is meant to fill the gap in historical records that exist; a gap that many visitors, residents, prospective community members, and businesses have requested be filled. It is a collection of images gathered from citizens both young and old, keepers of stories and collectors of the past. The photographs they provide give glimpses into the lives of past citizens and places. We see the well-known lumber barons carving roads out of thick forests, using natural resources to make a fortune, create work, develop a town, and leave lasting legacies. Some of their homes still stand, the wood from trees felled many miles up north still grace many buildings in town. The Mabel Tainter Theatre, a centerpiece for the arts in Menomonie and the surrounding area, looks much the same as it did when it was built in 1890. The ornate interior creates an atmosphere both of elegance and comfort. Seats come in three different sizes to accommodate anyone wishing to enjoy an intimate evening of song, theatre, or discussion. Weddings held here create lasting memories. Two blocks up the street, the former Knights of Columbus hall still stands, its beautiful Menomonie brick marking over 100 years of existence.
After this much passage of time, many stories are lost or half-recalled. Yet the opportunity to see what once was offers readers a chance to reminisce, compare, or imagine. The wild rice people
of Menomonie continue, in the spirit of those that began the journey.
For photograph credits, the following abbreviations will be used throughout this text: University of Stout Archives (UWSA) and University of Stout Media Center (UWSM). Private contributors will be acknowledged by name.