Video Age Productions created this two-part video for Ripon, Etc., a local magazine show which highlights events and activities throughout the area. This episode features historic film footage from 1938 and 1939.

The film footage from 1939 was shot by an unknown videographer. This footage features numerous businesses in the community including Vieth Co., First National Bank, Ripon Lumber, and DuVall's Grocery as well as Ripon College and local service clubs.

The footage from 1946 was shot by John Hritsko and shows the area around the Grandview Hotel which was located on the north end of the square where City Hall is currently located.

We would like to thank the Ripon Historic Society and Gladys Hritsko for allowing Ripon Main Street, Inc. to convert the film to digital format. In addition, Video Age Productions and Andy Gallun graciously donated their time and talent in transferring the film to a digital format.

We hope you enjoy the program.

Ripon Main Street, Inc.
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