Alvin Foster (2nd mayor of Appleton: 1859-1860)
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Alvin Foster became the second mayor in 1859, serving a one-year term. Was previously sheriff of Jefferson County. He urged reservoirs of water for fire protection, and the hook and ladder company with 30 volunteers was organized. A standard closing time of 8 o'clock for businesses was established. Appleton Motor newspaper began publication, and the Dunn and Brewster barrel factory produced about 500 barrels a day.
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- Recollection Wisconsin
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- Appleton Public Library
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- Appleton Memory Project
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- Alvin Foster (2nd mayor of Appleton: 1859-1860). Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://content.mpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/AMP/id/152. (Accessed March 29, 2024.)
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- Alvin Foster (2nd mayor of Appleton: 1859-1860). Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://content.mpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/AMP/id/152
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- Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America <http://content.mpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/AMP/id/152>.