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WHERE IT ALL BEGAN...
The site of Vickery Village is in what was a portion of early Suamico’s business district. Prior to the advent of the railroad the area business supplied the mills, farmers, fishermen and families. In the 1870’s the railroad brought a new dimension which allowed Suamico business to expand their markets. The village now sits on this once busy railroad yard.
THE VICKERY GENERAL STORE
The cornerstone of Vickery Village is the General Store, now home to Chives Restaurant. The building, which is on the original site, has been in the Vickery family since 1905. The motto of Jim Vickery best illustrates the role of the general store in the community: “We sincerely try to be of service to you by buying what you sell and selling what you buy.”
THE WEED MILL INN
The Weed Mill Inn, now home to the Village Mane Salon, was built by the Weed Brothers in 1862 to serve the needs of the mill. The structure style and the fact that it is one of the very few buildings tied into the lumber mill.
The structure style and the fact that it is one of the very few buildings tied into the lumber mill to have survived the Suamico fire (an off shoot of the Peshtigo Fire) in 1871 and has led to its being placed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
THE STATION MASTER HOUSE
Now home to our resident floral shop, Ginger Birch, this pre turn of the century house was built by the railroad as a home for the station master. It was essential he be available at all hours to serve the needs of the 20 plus trains passing through the Suamico depot. The former occupants would be pleased to see that the integrity of the interiors have been maintained and is still near the old depot location.
OLD TOWN HALL
The old Suamico Town Hall, circa 1885, is the setting of many debates, decisions and of the seat of town government for over 85 years. The building was purchased in 1978 and moved about ¾ of a mile to the present site.
The platform used for voting and by town officials remains in the building. Every effort was made to maintain the integrity of this seat of town government. This historic building is now home to Blush LLC.
THE WHITE PINE SCHOOL HOUSE
The White Pine School, originally located five miles southwest of Vickery Village, was built in 1878, at a cost of $500. In the minutes of the school board dated 1877 it was decided to call it Davidson School, (Davidson being a lumberman who provided much of the pine). The name was later changed to White Pine in honor of the great Suamico ‘pinery’. The school was purchased by the Henrys in the bicentennial year, 1976.
It’s opening in 1979 brought many anecdotes from former students, the most common which was about the two front doors–
one for boys and one for girls.
This building can accommodate a variety of corporate and social dining events including private dinners, cocktail receptions, business luncheons, intimate wedding and graduation celebrations, and more.
Chives will hand-craft the perfect menu with select offerings that are customized to the seasons and your specific needs.
SOO LINE CABOOSE
The Henrys acquired this wood caboose in 1982 and had it moved to its current setting. This 1896 caboose was noted in a back issue of the Soo Line Historical Society as one of several built in Cincinnati, Ohio. The bunks, ice box, table and stove no longer exist. However, as one sits in the cupola and watches a train roll past, you get a real feel for railroading.
Stop in the Caboose and take a look at our history of Vickery Village exhibit!
THE DEPOT BUILDING
The Depot Building that sits next to the Soo Line Caboose is now home to Klem Studios Photography.
THE OLD CHEESE FACTORY
Paramount recently relocated to the Old Cheese Factory Building located across the street. Since 2016, Paramount Performance has been the place for training, physical therapy and innovation. They are a practice with a team of professionals that want to be the necessary catalyst for change, bridge the gap between physical therapy and performance training, and engage with their love of helping people.
THE HENRY GAZEBO & GARDENS
Brought to Vickery Village by Jon & Annette Henry, the Gazebos and Gardens sit just adjacent our Pavilion Venue and provide the perfect backdrop for an intimate wedding celebration, renewal of vows, engagement, or portrait session just to name a few. It's as equally charming in the summer as it is in the autumn.
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