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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.

Ripon Historical Society and Gladys Hritsko allowed 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.