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Disrupted Dreams As we drive around the state, we see lots of evidence of dreams tried and broken or disrupted, mostly businesses. On the one hand it is sad to know that people's dreams have been disrupted. On the other, it is worth trying to imagine what their dreams were, what might have happened, and perhaps more important, what can be done to rebuld something in their place. Wouldn't it be neat if we could bring these places back to life? "Old factories and abandoned properties are prime real estate to recharge and energize downtowns." (And I would add, all our communities.) Andrew Savagian
This once was The Ark of the Lord, a place of worship. It is located on Hwy 64 in the Town of Evergreen in Langlade County. I believe the Apostolic Worship Center in Bryant now has some connection with the Ark of the Lord's parishoners, and am checking. Farmers Merchant State Bank, Argonne, Forest County I suspect there is an interesting story that goes with the Farmers Merchant State Bank in Argonne, Forest County. I have found only a little of that story. It is clearly no longer an operational bank. Argonne was founded in the late 19th century, the Soo Line came through, the town was relocated a bit to ease the grade problems for loaded trains, and it grew until it had two large hotels, two large grocery stores, one clothing store, a meat market, a post office, a printing shop, two newspapers, a large livery stable, seven saloons, two doctors, a few other businesses and this bank, said to be the first bank in the State of Wisconsin. At present, it seems to serve as some kind of low rental housing. The town has only 532 people. Public school turned religious congregation, Langlade County This was once a public school that served the town of Evergreen in Langlade County on Hwy 64 near CH P. At some point, someone tried to adapt it to be Antigo Christ Gospel Church. The Antigo Chamber of Commerce lists the Christ Gospel Church of Antigo as active on 7th Street in town. Not sure what happened here. It looks like someone tried to Tyvek the place but had to stop. On the surface, it looks like a great building, it's in a very rural area, and I've seen many old public schools turned into homes. Old weathered home, Pine View Rd., Marathon County
This old weathered home on Pine Drive, east of Wausau in Marathon County, has seen its better days. It stands amidst productive farmland and one wonders why it's been left to stand there. Battered farm, Crestwood Rd., Langlade County
It's hard for a rookie like me to say what happened here. Three pictures go with this set. Here are the other two.
As a guess, the first photo is of what was once a home. Oddly, there is a wagon out front fully stacked with cut wood for logs. The second photo looks like it is of a small barn, as there are still some rolls of hay on the floor. The roof collapsed here. Finally stands what looks like a garage, still holding together. All this is located on Crestwood in the town of Norwood, southeast of Antigo, Langlade County. Home and Barn, south of Deerfield, Dane County
Driving on Hwy 73 N just south of the junction with US 12-18, near Hillcrest Dr., south of Deerfield, Dane County, were the foundations of a home and next to it this old barn. The setting was splendid. Someone is storing equipment in the basement of the home. It was easy to get a vision of how to reincarnate all this, but, of course, not so easy to hear the cash register ringing. Mad Dawg's Hideaway Bar, Eland, Shawano County
This used to be Mad Dawg's Hideaway, on Park Rd. off Eland Rd just east of Eland in Shawano County. As one who still dreams of owning an Irish Pub, it always hurts to see a brewski place fail. This looks like it was once quite a big operation.
This old barn sits on CH D, very close to its intersection with Mondeaux Dr. in Taylor County. She is a big one, on a wonderful piece of land. Ya just want to bring her back to life. Boat, Lake Superior at Cornucopia
There are several old boats on display at Cornucopia, Bayfield County, along the edge of Lake Superior. Knowing of the neighboring Halvorsen's Fishery, their two ships, and their history, one can just imagine the seas this old fellow has seen and tales she has to tell. |
Please help us raise money to operate the site. A donation of $20 would be wonderful Thanks! Ark of the Lord, Hwy 64, Langlade County Battered farm, Crestwood Rd., Langlade County Boat, Lake Superior at Cornucopia Farmers Merchant State Bank, Argonne, Forest County Home and Barn, south of Deerfield, Dane County Mad Dawg's Hideaway Bar, Eland, Shawano County Old Barn, Taylor County D Public School turned Ark of Lord congregation, Langlade County |
