About Van Vreede's
We are a locally owned and operated appliance, furniture, and mattress store located in Northeastern Wisconsin. Established in 1951, we now have three locations - plus a distribution center - to serve our communities in Appleton, Oshkosh, and Green Bay.
150+
Employees company-wide
70+
Deliveries per day
325k
Miles driven per year
80+
Service appointments per day
Our history
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1951
Van Vreede TV & Appliance was started in June, 1951 in a small shop on Main Street in Kimberly by Harvey & Lorraine Van Vreede on a part time basis.
1951Van Vreede TV & Appliance was started in June, 1951 in a small shop on Main Street in Kimberly by Harvey & Lorraine Van Vreede on a part time basis.
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1952
Upon the advent of television to the area, in February, 1952 the business was moved to Grand Avenue in Little Chute and operated on a full time basis. A full line of appliances was added to the existing radio and television sales and service.
1952Upon the advent of television to the area, in February, 1952 the business was moved to Grand Avenue in Little Chute and operated on a full time basis. A full line of appliances was added to the existing radio and television sales and service.
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1956
In 1956 the entire operation moved into a larger building on Main Street right next to the Village Hall in Little Chute.
1956In 1956 the entire operation moved into a larger building on Main Street right next to the Village Hall in Little Chute.
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1961
Our store moved in 1961, when a new building was erected at 1000 W. Main Street in Little Chute.
1961Our store moved in 1961, when a new building was erected at 1000 W. Main Street in Little Chute.
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1973
In 1973 Van Vreede's was incorporated and remains as such today.
1973In 1973 Van Vreede's was incorporated and remains as such today.
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1979
A new store was added in Menasha.
1979A new store was added in Menasha.
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1983
Van Vreede's Green Bay store was established at the present location.
1983Van Vreede's Green Bay store was established at the present location.
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1989
The Appleton store opened at the present location. In addition, furniture was added at the Appleton store and then in Green Bay.
1989The Appleton store opened at the present location. In addition, furniture was added at the Appleton store and then in Green Bay.
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1994
In 1994, the Menasha store and the Little Chute store were consolidated into one location: the Oshkosh store on Washburn Street.
1994In 1994, the Menasha store and the Little Chute store were consolidated into one location: the Oshkosh store on Washburn Street.
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2006
Howie Voigt's Appliance Service Center was purchased by Van Vreede's, and now serves as our appliance servicing agency, used appliance center, and parts sales.
2006Howie Voigt's Appliance Service Center was purchased by Van Vreede's, and now serves as our appliance servicing agency, used appliance center, and parts sales.
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Present
We at Van Vreede's have put much effort into being a good member of our community. Each year, thousands of dollars are donated by Van Vreede's to local charities. In addition, we strive to provide our customers with the best service possible, giving them full value for every dollar they spend with us.
PresentWe at Van Vreede's have put much effort into being a good member of our community. Each year, thousands of dollars are donated by Van Vreede's to local charities. In addition, we strive to provide our customers with the best service possible, giving them full value for every dollar they spend with us.
Appleton Store
Green Bay Store
Oshkosh Store
