Olde Main Street, Inc.’s Mission –

Olde Main Street, Inc. was formed in 1998 and officially began its work of revitalization in 1999 using the National Main Street approach of forward-thinking economic development in an historic preservation context. 

Our Vision –

Throughout the 21st Century, Olde Main Street will be a safe, eclectic, entrepreneurial and economically viable place to work, shop, live and play.  This will be assured by revitalizing the infrastructure and by maintaining the synergy of traits such as the historic atmosphere, adaptability, high traffic flow, high visibility, water way and ethnic and business diversity.

Our Purpose -

(updated bylaws 2006)
Olde Main Street, Inc. will:

1. Take remedial actions to eliminate the physical economic and social deterioration of Green Bay’s traditional Main Street area and thereby promote Green Bay’s historic preservation, contribute to its community betterment while lessening the burdens of government;
2. Disseminate information, promote interest and be a community resource in the preservation, history, culture, architecture and public use of Green Bay’s traditional Main Street area;
3. Work with and participate in the activities of other community organizations, individuals and public and private entities engaged in similar purposes.

Our Guiding Principles –

1. Address parking
2. Improve business identity
3. Increase green space
4. Improve pedestrian comfort and safety
5. Achieve visual continuity 

Where is Olde Main Street? 

It’s the part of Main Street from Monroe Avenue (600 block) east to The Cannery, just past Three Corners (1400 block).  Our district includes Cedar Street, Bodart Street and the cross-streets in between including N. Quincy, N. Jackson, N. Van Buren, N. Webster, Clay, N. Roosevelt, St. George, N. Irwin Avenue, N. Baird and Grove.

There’s easy access to Olde Main Street from all directions of the city.  There’s lots of free parking on the side streets and in parking lots behind the businesses. 

I would be happy to give you a tour any time!  Please give me a call or send an email.  Contact me, Sue Bessert, Director at (920) 437-1824 or sue@downtowngreenbay.com.

Office Location:

Olde Main Street, Inc.
333 Main Street, Suite 117
Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone:  920.437.1824
Fax:  920.438.7369

Olde Main Street, Inc. is a member of the Nation Main Street Center and National Trust for Historic Preservation