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It seems like only yesterday, more stories from Oshkosh's historic past, by Randy R. Domer

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It seems like only yesterday

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by Randy R. Domer

more stories from Oshkosh's historic past

"Local author and historian Randy Domer offers another look back at Oshkosh's historic past. It Seems Like Only Yesterday will lead you on a journey in and around Oshkosh with incredible stories. Re-live the horrible events that claimed lives and destroyed Oshkosh's Beckwith House and the aftermath that ensued. Learn about the son of a locally famous candy maker who earned fame as an escape artist. Witness the tragedy of a terrible train wreck and the heartbreak as children of a pioneer family in Eureka dealt with the unexpected loss of both parents. Travel back in time to visit Nordheim, learn about Dummy Hoy's incredible journey through Oshkosh to the major leagues, and listen to the Englund siblings talk about their famous father, Gene Englund. Join us now as we take another journey back in time with It Seems Like Only Yesterday."--Back cover

Introduction -- Growing up in the 50s and 60s -- The Alexian Brothers Hospital -- The 'Mighty Oaks' -- Did you know...? -- The tale of two pandemics -- Lake Winnebago or Loch Ness -- Did you know...? -- A pioneer family's last Christmas -- Remembering our Dad...Gene Englund -- Supermarket stickup stuns city -- Did you know...? -- They called it Nordheim -- THe untold story of the Beckwith House fire and its last victim, Simon B. Paige -- The exhumation of the Grignon family remains at Butte des Morts, 1940 -- The terrible train wreck of 1900 -- Delhi: Winnebago County's ghost town -- Did you know...? -- The steamboat era -- William "Dummy" Hoy -- The day General Ulysses S. Grant visited Oshkosh -- The Osborn House -- DId you know...? -- The Arion Band -- The pilgrimage to the vision of the Virgin Mary -- The mystery of the Riverside Cemetery Dog Statue