Appleton, Wisconsin

Situated on the Fox River, 100 miles north of Milwaukee is Appleton, Wisconsin, a city in Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County and has a population of more than 70,000. Appleton was settled in 1847, incorporated as a village in 1853, and then incorporated as a city in 1957. It is home to Lawrence University (originally named Lawrence Institute), a private liberal arts college chartered in 1847. Popular attractions in Appleton include the Hearthstone House, an 1881 four-story mansion that was the first house in the world to be powered by hydroelectricity; The Museum At the Castle, which contains exhibits on Fox River Valley history; and The Paper Discovery Center, which features historic paper-making machines and an exhibit on the history of paper.

Since its incorporation as a city, Appleton has been a hub of economic prosperity and progress. The paper industry, beginning with the construction of the first paper mill in the city in 1853, has been at the forefront of the development of Appleton. The city has experienced a number of “firsts”. The Vulcan Street Plant in Appleton developed the nation's first hydro-electric central station in 1882. Then, in 1886, Appleton was the site for the operation of a commercially successful electric streetcar company. Additionally, Appleton had the first telephone in Wisconsin, and the first incandescent light in any city outside of the East Coast. During the 1980s, retail trade contributed to the area's progress. A major convention center was built, Paper Valley Hotel and The Avenue shopping complex began operations. Today, some of Appleton's top employers include Appleton Medical Center, Valley Packaging Industries, and Appleton Area School District. Companies headquartered in Appleton include Miller Electric, Pierce Manufacturing, and Appleton (formerly known as Appleton Papers).

We have confirmed that Appleton, Wisconsin has numerous jobsites where asbestos exposure occurred. Workers exposed to asbestos materials may be at risk to develop mesothelioma cancer, an asbestos-related disease. Mesothelioma cancer centers in and around Appleton are listed at the bottom of this page. If you were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Appleton, you may also benefit from seeking the advice of an asbestos attorney.

Jobsites in Appleton where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Appleton, WI have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Appleton, WI

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Appleton, WI. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Appleton, WI

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Appleton, WI. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.