The Hang Up
204 West Wisconsin Ave
Neenah, WI 54956
Top Row: Name Of Business
Bottom Row: Name Of Owner
1877- H.J. Frank Creamery
Owner: Henry J. Frank
1905- Prebensen Photography
Owner: James Prebensen
1920- Neenah Dairy Co.
Owner: Fred F. Kresse and Henry J Frank
1928- Jorgensen’s Art Shop
Owner: Alfred W. Jorgensen
Jorgensen's Art Shop was later relocated.
1934-Neenah Floral & Gift Shop, Mott Law Office
Owner: Henry Shoman and Mayhew Ethel Mott
1940- Tews Badger Paint and Mott Law Office
Owner: Herbert A. Tews and Mayhew Ethel Mott
1944- Neenah Furniture Store and Mott Law Office
Owner: Truman Wanty and Mayhew Ethel Mott
1950- Pendergast Furniture
Owner: Colin N. Pendergast
1964- Vacant
1965- Ingram’s Furniture Co. & Upholstery
Owner: Howie & Barbara Ingram
1967- Berken’s Sport Shop
Owner: Dale Berken
1981- The Hang Up Gallery of Fine Art ***
Owner: Bill Casper
Bottom Row: Name Of Owner
1877- H.J. Frank Creamery
Owner: Henry J. Frank
1905- Prebensen Photography
Owner: James Prebensen
1920- Neenah Dairy Co.
Owner: Fred F. Kresse and Henry J Frank
1928- Jorgensen’s Art Shop
Owner: Alfred W. Jorgensen
Jorgensen's Art Shop was later relocated.
1934-Neenah Floral & Gift Shop, Mott Law Office
Owner: Henry Shoman and Mayhew Ethel Mott
1940- Tews Badger Paint and Mott Law Office
Owner: Herbert A. Tews and Mayhew Ethel Mott
1944- Neenah Furniture Store and Mott Law Office
Owner: Truman Wanty and Mayhew Ethel Mott
1950- Pendergast Furniture
Owner: Colin N. Pendergast
1964- Vacant
1965- Ingram’s Furniture Co. & Upholstery
Owner: Howie & Barbara Ingram
1967- Berken’s Sport Shop
Owner: Dale Berken
1981- The Hang Up Gallery of Fine Art ***
Owner: Bill Casper
*** Although there was not additional information about the previous owners and businesses, Bill Casper, the current owner, was very knowledgeable about the building's history. Originally the Hang Up was not located at 204 W. Wisconsin Ave. The Hang Up had to be relocated because in July of 1980, an arsonist set fire to the previous building, destroying a large portion of the building and many pieces of art within. The Hang Up was then moved to its current location. Originally named The Hang Up & Frame Up, Frame Up was eventually dropped from the title, officially creating The Hang Up as they are known today. The building itself was built in 1877 and called H.J. Frank's Creamery. The architectural style is commercial vernacular which fits the buildings retail purpose.
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1940 Neenah-Menasha City Directory. 1940. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 68
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1944 Neenah-Menasha Community Directory. 1944. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 399
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1950 Neenah-Menasha City Directory. 1950. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 431
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1958 Neenah-Menasha City Directory. 1958. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 594
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1964 Neenah-Menasha City Directory. 1964. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 634
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1965 Neenah-Menasha City Directory. 1965. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 757
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1967 Neenah-Menasha City Directory. 1967. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 834
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1981 City Directory Neenah-Menasha Wisconsin. 1981. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 475
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1944 Neenah-Menasha Community Directory. 1944. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 399
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1950 Neenah-Menasha City Directory. 1950. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 431
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1958 Neenah-Menasha City Directory. 1958. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 594
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1964 Neenah-Menasha City Directory. 1964. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 634
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1965 Neenah-Menasha City Directory. 1965. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 757
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1967 Neenah-Menasha City Directory. 1967. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 834
Johnson Publishing Company Inc., 1981 City Directory Neenah-Menasha Wisconsin. 1981. Neenah Public Library. Neenah, WI. pg. 475