Vintage Wisconsin Ephemera

Vintage Wisconsin Ephemera – The Badger State on Paper

Explore Adirondack Retro’s Vintage Wisconsin Ephemera collection—an archive of authentic vintage magazine advertisements and antique paper ephemera from the early to mid-1900s. Each genuine piece reveals Wisconsin’s history through its industry, design, and small-town culture.


Discover vintage print advertisements from Milwaukee’s brewing and manufacturing heritage, summer resort promotions from Door County, and rustic imagery from the Northwoods. These original pieces reflect an era when Wisconsin’s craftsmanship, lakes, and scenic beauty embodied Midwestern life and leisure.


Beyond nostalgia, these artifacts serve as cultural documents of American industry, tourism, and regional art. Each advertisement showcases the typography, illustration, and optimism of early- to mid-century America. Our museum-quality mat and frame service ensures archival preservation and sophisticated display—transforming each original ad or print into a timeless artifact of architectural heritage and visual culture.


Related Collections: Ephemera by Locale | Vintage Tourism Ads | Vintage Business & Industry Ads | Vintage Beer Ads | Vintage Railroad Ads | Paper Ephemera