History of Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA

1634 - Trading Post Established
Jean Nicolet was commissioned by New France’s founder, Samuel de Champlain to form a peaceful alliance with Indians whose unrest was interfering with French trade and to possibly find a shorter trade route to China through Canada...

A small trading post, originally named La Baye or La Baie des Puants (French for "the stinking Bay"), was established by Nicolet at this location in 1634, making Green Bay one of the oldest permanent settlements in America.
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1821 - the first post office in Wisconsin set up operations in the town of Green Bay.

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1853 - Great Fire at Green Bay, Wis. - Half the Town Destroyed.
ALBANY, Monday, Nov. 7.

The town of Green Bay, Wis., was visited by a destructive fire on Monday night, which consumed some thirty buildings, including three warehouses, the United States Hotel, the Advocate's Office, &c., entailing a total loss of about $100,000, which is only partially insured. The warehouses, which contained large quantities of goods belonging to up-country merchants, were owned by Mesers. WHITNEY & SMALLEY. Mr. WHITNEY also owned seven stores which were destroyed, and is probably the heaviest loser. The fire is supposed to have been caused by drunken Indians.
The New York Times
New York, New York
November 8, 1853

1854 - Green Bay
Green Bat, a thriving post-borough, capital of Brown county, Wisconsin, is situated on the right bank of the Neenah or Fox river, at its mouth, and exactly at the head of Green bay, 114 miles N. from Milwaukee, and 120 miles N. E. from Madison. The town has a beautiful situation and contains many spacious ware houses, fine churches, and elegant residences. The bay and river afford a perfectly secure harbor, and the largest steamers of Lake Michigan stop here, making this the principal place of deposit and transit for the imports and exports of Northern Wisoonsin. The improvement of the river by dams, which is nearly completed, will open uninterrupted steam navigation from Green bay to the Mississippi river. The surrounding region contains extensive forests of pine, from which large quantities of lumber are made and exported. The older part of the town was formerly called Navarino, and in 1836, a suburb called Astor was laid out, which joins the southern part of the former. Population... Read MORE...

1895 - Green Bay
Green Bay, a city, capital of Brown co., Wis., is situated at the head or S.W. extremity of Green Bay, and on the right bank of Fox River, at its mouth, 65 miles N.N.E. of Fond du Lac, and 113 miles N. of Milwaukee. It is on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad and the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad, and is the E. terminus of the Green Bay & Minnesota Railroad, which extends to Winona, 215 miles distant. It has a good harbor and great facilities for trade and navigation. Three bridges across Fox River connect this city with the city of Fort Howard. Green Bay contains 13 churches, a court-house, a high school, 2 national banks, a Catholic academy, a convent, and many elegant residences. A daily and 3 weekly newspapers are published here. It is the see of a Roman Catholic bishop. Large quantities of lumber are procured in Brown co. and exported from this city, which has iron-works and several saw-mills and factories. Pop. in 1860, 2275; in 1870, 4666; in 1880, 7464; in 1890, 9069.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1895 - THE USUAL RESULT. Green Bay Young Man Injured While Alighting from a Train.
Green Bay, Wis., Sept. 9. - [Special.] - David Anderson and two companions jumped from a slowly moving Chicago & North-Western train Saturday night. Anderson missed his footing and fell, striking his head a terrific blow on the rail. He was rendered unconscious and his companions had barely time to drag him from the track and prevent the wheels of the car passing over him. At it is, the physician is uncertain what the result of his injury will be. Anderson is about 21 years of age and employed as a painter in the Green Bay, Winona & St. Paul railway shops.
Centralia Enterprise and Tribune
Centralia, Wisconsin
September 14, 1895

1909 - Diamond Lumber Co.'s Plant Burned.
GREEN BAY, Wis., July 7. - The plant of the Diamond Lumber Company, at Green Bay, was destroyed by fire early to-day. The loss is estimated at $150,000.
The New York Times
New York, New York
July 8, 1909

1916
Greenbay, a city, port of delivery, and capital of Brown oo., Wis., is situated at the head or SW. extremity of Green Bay, and on the right bank of the Fox River, at its mouth, 85 miles NNE. of Fond du Lao and 113 miles N. of Milwaukee. It is on the Green Bay and Western, the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul and other railroads. It has a good harbor and great facilities for trade and navigation. The industries comprise extensive breweries, saw- and flour-mills, cooperages, soap-works, and manufactories of canned-goods, paper, machinery, furniture, etc. Large quantities of lumber, grain, and fish are exported. Green- bay contains a court-house, various academic institutions, and many elegant residences. Pop. in 1860, 2275 ; in 1890, 9069 ; in 1900, 18,684.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1919 - August 11 - Green Bay Packers football club founded by George Calhoun and Curly Lambeau - named after sponser Indian Packing Company

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1953 - March 17 - WBAY TV channel 2 in Green Bay, WI (CBS) begins broadcasting

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Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Green Bay:
Lambeau Field: No trip to Green Bay is complete without a visit to Lambeau Field, the iconic home of the Green Bay Packers. You can take a stadium tour, visit the Packers Hall of Fame, and even catch a game during the NFL season.

Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame: Located within Lambeau Field, this museum is a must-visit for football enthusiasts. It's filled with Packers' memorabilia, interactive exhibits, and a wealth of team history.

Titletown: Adjacent to Lambeau Field, Titletown is a family-friendly destination featuring a variety of activities like a tubing hill, ice skating rink, and a playground for kids. There are also dining options and green spaces for relaxation.

National Railroad Museum: For a taste of history, check out the National Railroad Museum. It houses an extensive collection of locomotives and railcars, with interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages.

Bay Beach Amusement Park: This classic amusement park has been a staple in Green Bay for generations.... Read MORE...