Paxton History Tour Sites
Thank you for your interest in Paxton's rich history. This page is maintained by the Paxton Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about the 24 selected historic sites around our community, you can either browse this website or preferably visit the site in person and, using the camera on your phone, scan the QR code, which will be displayed at most sites. Each QR code link will bring up a brief history of the site and several pictures. Our goal is to continue to improve this project by adding more historic sites, pictures and information.
Almost all of the QR codes are up around Paxton now!
See map below for locations of QR Codes
Oli's Shoe store was a popular place for locals to purchase shoes from the 1950s through the 1980s. It was owned and operated by Oli Ostendorf. The current one-story section of this block was originally 3 stories until a devastating fire ravaged the block in the 1970s. The buildings were rebuilt as the currently are today and the shoe store was reopened until Mr. Ostendorf's retirement.
