Public Enemies

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Public Enemies

 

Johnny Depp

Public Enemies
Filmed April 2008 in Oshkosh

Oshkosh rolls out the red carpet
Oshkosh Northwestern coverage with photo galleries
Photos of the 1930's dance presentation at the library

Public Enemies - Tinseltown Comes to Oshkosh
New Oshkosh Public Library Digital Collections

In April 2008, downtown Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was transformed into a movie set for the Johnny Depp film, Public Enemies. This collection are the photographs taken and submitted by the residents of Oshkosh who experienced Tinseltown in their hometown.

 

Time Magazine article - Kill Dill
Public Enemies article with photo of Johnny Depp & Oshkosh Public Library in the background

Public Enemies - IMDB
Internet Movie Database - movie links, trivia & cast info.

Public Enemy - Wikipedia
Origin of term and its usage

Local Buildings in the Movies

First National Bank
In April 1927, the First National Bank building, located at Main and Washington opened. This was the third building constructed on this site. It was an eight-story, bank and office building that cost $550,000. The Bank celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1927. According to an Oshkosh Daily Northwestern article, May 2, 1927 p.4, thousands visited the building during its opening week. Between 18,000 and 20,000 people toured the building on that Saturday. Rulers, roses, and cigars were given out as souvenirs.

Photo from Library Photograph Collection
Masonic Temple
Cornerstone for the Masonic Temple was laid on August 16, 1924.  This is the third Masonic Temple.  "The new building is 91 by 94 feet in size, five stories high in front and three at the back.  It will cost, complete, approximately $300,000.  Auler and Jensen made the plans and are supervising architects.  The main contract for its erection was awarded to C.R. Meyer & Sons company."  (Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Aug. 16, 1924)  An extensive description of the building appeared in the Dec. 19, 1925, Oshkosh Daily Northwestern on page 18 - "New Masonic Temple will be Dedicated in January Description of Magnificent Building and Furnishings."  Dedication ceremonies were held from Thursday, May 20, 1926 - Saturday, May 22.