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The Historic Allouez Society Founded in 2007, the Historic Allouez Society promotes research and preservation of the history of Allouez, Wisconsin and Shantytown near Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The Society is a non-profit organization established under IRS code 501(c)3. The first annual meeting of the Historic Allouez Society was held on October 23, 2008. The Board of Directors meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. The Village of Allouez is named after Father Claude-Jean Allouez, a Jesuit Missionary from France, who established the first permanent mission along the Fox River in 1671.

With the popularity of our last post on the Town & Country Supper Club, here are a few pictures from the golf course and...
10/28/2026

With the popularity of our last post on the Town & Country Supper Club, here are a few pictures from the golf course and driving range.

The property along Riverside Drive started as the Fox River Country Club. In 1915, In 1935 the property was sold to Vinc...
10/15/2026

The property along Riverside Drive started as the Fox River Country Club. In 1915, In 1935 the property was sold to Vince Hendrie and the Town and Country Club was born, the supper club would continue to operating until 1993.

Take a look these older pictures of schools in Allouez. For some older residents of the area, maybe you attended one of ...
10/10/2026

Take a look these older pictures of schools in Allouez. For some older residents of the area, maybe you attended one of these?

Things have changed in Allouez since 1930. Below is a map of points of interest from that time period. Feel free to shar...
09/29/2026

Things have changed in Allouez since 1930. Below is a map of points of interest from that time period. Feel free to share your memories from the good old days in Allouez.

With the start of of the NFL season this week, let’s take a look back at a few old time pictures of Allouez’s team.
09/07/2026

With the start of of the NFL season this week, let’s take a look back at a few old time pictures of Allouez’s team.

Dr. Robert Cowles Sr. was married to Emily Murphy Cowles, daughter of industrialist and philanthropist Frank E. Murphy. ...
08/01/2026

Dr. Robert Cowles Sr. was married to Emily Murphy Cowles, daughter of industrialist and philanthropist Frank E. Murphy. The couple would later move into what was called the Murphy/Cowles estate on Braebourne Court In Allouez.

America just completed its 250th anniversary. Here is a picture from the Bicentennial in 1976. This was the Allouez floa...
07/05/2026

America just completed its 250th anniversary. Here is a picture from the Bicentennial in 1976. This was the Allouez float in the Green Bay Area parade. The float featured a replica of the Cotton House, which is now located at Heritage Hill. (Picture is from the Green Bay Press-Gazette.)

The postcard below shows a steam engine from the Chicago & North Western Railroad crossing over the swing bridge over th...
06/01/2026

The postcard below shows a steam engine from the Chicago & North Western Railroad crossing over the swing bridge over the Fox River. The bridge connected Allouez to the westside of Green Bay. The postcard was made for the Jorgensen-Blesch company, a major dry goods company in Green Bay from 1888 to the early 1930s.

What to learn more about the history of schools in Allouez? Check out this story from the Green Bay Press-Gazette.https:...
06/01/2026

What to learn more about the history of schools in Allouez? Check out this story from the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

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A reader asked why Allouez doesn't have its own school district. Turns out that it used to — but a law passed in 1959 was the beginning of the end. See link below ⬇️

📸 Nadia Scharf

As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, let’s take a moment to honor the veterans from the Allouez area.In total Brown...
05/22/2026

As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, let’s take a moment to honor the veterans from the Allouez area.

In total Brown County has approximately 15,000 veterans living in the area. Thank you for your service to our country.

Please see below for more information on some of our local veterans.

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1900 Libal Street
Allouez, WI
54301

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