Explore Historic Washington Avenue in Oshkosh, Wis.

From 1900 to 1930, the current Washington Avenue Neoclassical Historic District was the city's cultural and social hotspot. This tour's six buildings are remarkable for their architecture, but equally fascinating are the personalities that changed Oshkosh forever. Estimated time: 30 - 40 minutes.

1.
Oshkosh in 1900
Oshkosh in 1900
Oshkosh was a booming, industrial city following a recession and series of devastating fires.
2.
Oshkosh Public Library
Oshkosh Public Library
Built: 1900 Style: Neoclassical Architect: William Waters
3.
Fraternal Reserve Association
Fraternal Reserve Association
Built: 1914 Style: Georgian Revival Architect: Henry Auler (Washington Place Historical Flats)
4.
The Goettmann Printing Company
The Goettmann Printing Company
Built: 1924 Style: Neoclassical Builder: Ganther Construction
5.
Oshkosh Masonic Center
Oshkosh Masonic Center
Built: 1925 Style: Neoclassical Architect: Auler, Jensen & Brown
6.
Wisconsin National Life Insurance Building
Wisconsin National Life Insurance Building
Built: 1925 Style: Neoclassical Architect: Auler, Jensen and Brown (Winnebago Co. Human Services)
7.
U.S.Post Office & Federal Building
U.S.Post Office & Federal Building
Built: 1929/1931 Style: Neoclassical Supervising Architect: James A. Wetmore (Oshkosh Office Center)
8.
William Waters Plaza
William Waters Plaza
Dedicated in honor of architect William Waters: 1980. Currently undergoing a complete redevelopment.