City of Oshkosh “Public Enemies” Update- April 9, 2008

Oshkosh, Wis. – To accommodate preparation and filming needs for Universal Studios’ “Public
Enemies” movie, the Oshkosh Police Department has released the following municipal updates:

�� Beginning Thursday, April 10, N. Main Street will be closed between Church Avenue and High
Avenue. Algoma Boulevard will also be closed between N. Main Street through Brown Street.
Market Street between High Avenue and Algoma Boulevard will be also closed. In addition,
Washington Avenue will be closed between N. Main Street and Jefferson Street as well as
between State Street and Court Street. Mt. Vernon Street will also be closed between
Northwestern Avenue and Washington Avenue.

�� Beginning Saturday, April 12, Washington Avenue will be closed between Court Street and
Broad Street. Court Street will also be closed from Waugoo Street to Washington Avenue.
During the Oshkosh ½ Marathon on Saturday morning the roadway between Court Street and
Broad Street will remain open.

�� Beginning Monday, April 14, Jefferson Street will be closed from Washington Avenue to 100 feet
north. In addition, State Street will be closed from Waugoo Street to Washington Avenue.

�� A map of the anticipated street closures is posted on the city website: www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us

�� Parking in the downtown area will be limited and parking regulations will be enforced.

�� Overnight parking regulations have been waived during this time and cars can be parked on the
street overnight as long as they are legally parked on odd sides of the street on odd dates and
even sides of the street on even dates.

�� The public is encouraged to use public transportation during this period. City of Oshkosh bus
routes will be running in downtown Oshkosh. For more information on bus routes and times,
please call the Oshkosh Transit System office at (920) 232-5340 or visit them on the city
website: www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us.
�� Pedestrian traffic is allowed in downtown outside of the barricaded areas.

Thanks Karen--very detailed indeed---good info. for any planning to travel to the area---if they're not already there! :)

-Donna

I thought that since we had people who planned on going that this might help.

I agree--I'm sure many heading out that way will appreciate the detailed info. :) I hope there aren't people camping out if the weather is so cold...

~D

Thanks Karen... from looking at a map... they have quite a large area closed off. I wonder how easy it will be for the fans to be able to watch the filming.

:crossfingers I wish everyone who is going luck and great weather!! Happy Johnny spotting!! I know I look forward to hearing the stories once you get back home. Be safe and enjoy!

I'm heading up and hanging out with the PE-Columbus blog crew. I got a hotel room just in case the weather gets too bad tonight. I have a 2 hour drive so I want to make sure to have somewhere to stay just in case :)

Thanks for the safe wishes and I will let you guys how today/tonight goes.

Rachel :)

That sounds like so much fun! Have a safe trip and enjoy every minute.
Looking forward to reports!
Rose

More details of closures and businesses affected, mail delivery etc.

http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.d...10/OSH/80409176

Posted April 10, 2008

Oshkosh readies for filming

BY JEFF BOLLIER
of The Northwestern

Almost every department in city government has helped play a role in bringing Oshkosh to the verge of its big break in Hollywood.


Click for a photo gallery of downtown set construction on Wednesday



Click here for more coverage of 'Public Enemies' in our Web special section



As “Public Enemies” crews prepare to begin filming Friday at Wittman Regional Airport, city officials from Acting City Manager John Fitzpatrick on down have led a coordinated effort by city staff, community organizations and private business owners to ensure filming of Universal Pictures’ 1930s-era gangster flick goes off without a hitch.

“We don’t want anything to impede their ability to (film here) and to have a positive experience doing it,” Fitzpatrick said. “That has involved a lot of work with the producers and with community organizations from the Chamber of Commerce to the downtown business owners to the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation to the Oshkosh Northwestern to the Convention and Visitors Bureau.”

Oshkosh Director of Media Services Jon Urben called Director Michael Mann’s selection of Oshkosh for scenes from “Public Enemies” a “golden opportunity” that has taken as much work as an emergency response plan, though it has been a lot more fun.

“It will be an activity we have collectively worked on,” he said. “Once it is done, we can look back to see the great job everyone did together. To make this a positive outcome for the community is why we are here.”

The convention bureau has been monitoring hotel occupancy almost daily for the upcoming 10 days of filming, while the Business Improvement District and city staff have been trying to communicate with residents and businesses about the film’s impact on them, from street closures to trash pick-up schedules and accessibility of the Oshkosh Public Library.

Fitzpatrick said a large portion of his daily work schedule was taken up with planning for the film, but that Urben has stepped up to coordinate the efforts since then. He said departments including fire, police, transit, waste, public works and community development have all had roles to play, along with the entire Oshkosh community.

“Oshkosh pulls together in these sorts of circumstances,” Fitzpatrick said. “People understand these are out-of-the-ordinary circumstances, but they just step forward, roll up their sleeves and do what needs to be done. They understand there’s a bigger value in this.”


The downtown changeover

Actual businesses have given way to fake ones created for filming scenes from “Public Enemies.” The businesses affected and their new persona’s are listed below.
North Main Street


Exclusive Co., 318 N. Main St. = Walgreen Drugs

New Moon Cafe, 401 N. Main St. = Skalsa Restaurant

Office building, 404 N. Main St. = Security National Bank and Trust Co.

Upstairs door, 405 N. Main St. = Waterman Insurance, S. Eubanks Finance, E. Phelps Bonds

House of Heroes, 407 N. Main St. = Sax-Kay women’s clothing

Former Oshkosh Cyclery, 408 N. Main St. = unknown

Vacant building, 410 N. Main St. = Courtesy Liquors

Satori Imports, 411 N. Main St. = J. Beiermann Loans

Jambalaya Co-Op, 413 N. Main St. = Allan Yee Cleaners

Former Exclusive Co., 414 N. Main St. = Jenne Lee hosiery

Streets of Fire, 415 N. Main St. = Lucky’s Mens Clothing

Former Exclusive Co., 416 N. Main St. = boarded up storefront

Algoma Boulevard

Limelite Studios, 101 Algoma Blvd. = Le Roy Stationery

Rear door of House of Heroes = Soup kitchen

Water City Grill, 105 N. Main St. = Hotel

Market Street

Private residence, 321A Market St. = Hilltop Beauty Shop

Monument Square Barber Shop, 319 Market St. = Holmes Barber

Sweet Usoapia/Dainty Daisy, 317 Market St. = W&H Baumker Machine Shop

Where is Oshkosh supposed to be?

For filming purposes, parts of Oshkosh will become three different locations needed in the film. Universal Studios has yet to confirm all of these details, but it appears that:


North Main Street/Algoma Boulevard/Market Street will be Sioux Falls, S.D., where John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson robbed the Security National Bank and Trust Co. on March 6, 1934.

Masonic Temple/Washington Avenue could be Racine, Wis., where Dillinger robbed the American Bank and Trust Co. on Nov. 20, 1933.

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Pioneer Airport could be either Tucson, Ariz. or Midway Airport in Chicago. Dillinger was apprehended in Arizona and flown to Chicago in January 1934.

Impact on city services?

According to Acting City Manager John Fitzpatrick and Director of Media Services Jon Urban, some city services will be impacted by filming while others will not.


Mail – There will be no mail service for those buildings on streets that will be closed during filming. Those living or working inside the affected areas can pick up their mail at the downtown U.S. Post Office, 130 State St.

Trash – City trash pick-ups are expected be done on the regular dates.

Library – From Merritt Avenue, turn south onto Jefferson Street and turn into the Library parking lot. Departure access should be available on Mount Vernon Street as well.

Street vendor permits – Contact the Oshkosh Health Department at (920) 236-5031. Health and safety is the city’s priority and Fitzpatrick said permits would be expedited when possible.

Transit – Bus schedules and routes would operate as close to normal as possible and fares will remain the same.

More updated pics

http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/...C0101/304100012

Thanks Karen, as with Columbus & CPoint, I'm so pleased to read the upbeat stories like these and the excitement of these towns. I laughed at the comment posted at your link above:

:D Now that's the spirit!

-Donna

For the entire article please go here to read it.

Deep Depp . . .
Shooting for Johnny Depp's gangster flick "Public Enemies" will take to the air next week.

• • Translation: Filmmakers will head north to Oshkosh, Wis., home to the AirVenture Museum and a collection of antique airplanes, some of which will be in the movie, according to publicist Dave Fulton.

Does anyone know if Johnny will actually be in Oshkosh this week? Don't want to drive there for nothing! ;)

JOhnny is "scheduled" to be on set this week.

Thanks KAREN!! woohoo

Here is this afternoon's update:

http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=8149761

Thanks for the update Karen--looks like it's all set for Friday! :)

-Donna

This was just posted in the comments section over on Rod's blog. Don't know if it's true or not...time will tell...lol Rumors, rumors and more rumors...don'tcha just love it!?

Read it here.

Thanks for the update Karen---looks like tomorrow will be an action packed day!. Here's a link to a video about the filming :

http://www.wbay.com/global/video/popup/pop...081&rnd=8395926

Love how some businesses are taking advantage of the filming! :)

-Donna

Good find Donna! I want one of those Johnny get your Gun t-shirts... :lol:

I cant get that link to play.. hmmmmm :unsure:

I loooooooooooved all the pics from that one article. That area of town has certainly undergone a transformation!!!!

~ Mary Kay

Hi, I'm kinda new to the whole forums thing. But I am from Canada and would like to drive to Wisconsin to catch a glimpse and what not. Does anyone know any filming dates and where?

I'm sorry if this is the wrong topic thingie

MKay-it's acting a little funky right now for some reason--maybe they're changing out the beginning commercial. It does come on for me, but when the screen is all black, I cllicked on the black screen and in a few seconds that clip started without the commercial.......hopefully, it will be working normally soon! :)

-Donna

Just keep checking the forums in Today's News or scroll down to the Public Enemies section from the main board---I know we have several film dates posted. Currently, filming begins on 4/11 in Oshkosh and probably several days next week there as well. Welcome to JDR! :welcome

-Donna

Thanks Donna.. I tried opening it in IE, but no luck there either.. I'll try again later. But I bet I'd want one of those t-shirts you guys are talking about too!!!

~ Mary Kay

I wonder with all the wind and rain today if they had a chance to finish setting up. Tomorrow is supposed to be 48 degrees & rainy in Oshkosh, I'm still up in the air if I should go or not, its about a 3 hour drive..

Will they actually film in the rain?? :captainjack

No one knows what they plan on filming first, they may not know until they see the weather tomorrow. NO one can guarantee you that he will be filming if or when you decide to go. You have to make that decision yourself, if it's something that you want to try to do. And no one can guarantee that you will be able to see him, see any filming or get to meet him.

You have to make the decision yourself.

Weather forecast:

Strong easterly winds may gust between 30-40 mph at times, especially along the Lakeshore. By Friday night, rain amounts for much of the area will range between 1-3". Snow amounts in the North will reach 4-8" with amounts over 8" near the WI-MI stateline! You can find more details on StormCenter 2 24x7 on digital channel 2-2, Time Warner 702, Charter 225, and Comcast 245.

TONIGHT: Rain, heavy at times. T'storms possible. The rain will mix with snow in the north with all snow likely in the far north near the WI-MI stateline (see above text for accumulation). Windy with gusts to 40 mph. Stronger gusts possible along the Lakeshore.
LOW: 35
WIND: E 15-30 mph

FRIDAY: Scattered rain with some snow early. The mix should change to all snow late in the day. Still windy.
HIGH: 42 LOW: 31
WIND: ENE 15-25 mph

SATURDAY: Cloudy and windy with occasional light snow. Chilly.
HIGH: 37 LOW: 27

Thanks for the updates Karen-sounds like some nasty weather in the area. You make a good point that those traveling to Oshkosh shouldn't have any expectations of seeing filming and/or Johnny--it's just a chance you take. If you go without any expectations and then you get to see or meet him, then great.

-Donna

Wow! This is some nasty weather! Seriously, I don't think the winds could get much worse out here. But I had a great time meeting up with some of the PE-Blog regulars and got a lay of the land. While I am sad that I didn't get to see anything, I am glad that tonight was not a filming night. I am glad to hear that JD arrived safely. The winds were wicked here tonight.

I'll be on the scene tomorrow, so hopefully I will be able to give you an update at some point in time. Keep your fingers crossed for better weather. As we say here in Wisconsin, check the weather again in 10 minutes, it will probably be different :)

Have a great night everyone.

THanks for the update raetherese--glad the Columbus bloggers arrived safely. Stay dry and warm and keeping :crossfingers for decent weather Friday. :)

-Donna

Thanks for the well wishes Donna :) We got to hang out at the New Moon tonight and had a blast! I just hope that the set doesn't get to messed up from the winds.

Well... off to bed now.

Talk to you all soon.

Rachel :)

:unsure: Thanks for the news, the weather is indeed horrible

Rachel thanks again for the on the scene report! I'm so glad that you got to meet up with the PE bloggers at the New Moon! woohoo It's like we are all one big old family now! That weather really has me worried...its not looking good! Bundle up and stay warm today!

The weather seems to be calmer today but there was a lot of flooding in the Fox Valley. I called a friend of mine that lives in Kaukauna (North of Appleton and Oshkosh) and she had ankle high water in her basement this morning. They also said on the news the Fox River was very high in places. But, Oshkosh seems to have weathered the storm ok.

It is supposed to be 50 and then dipping down into the 30's this evening with rain forecasted and snow tomorrow. BLAH! I don't even think ducks are enjoying this weather.

I'm just thankful that from the sounds of it, everyone arrived safely and the PE Columbus gang is all in tact. Tired, but in tact :)

Hopefully I will know more later. Everyone have a fabulous Friday!

Rachel

Yuck. The weather just doesn't want to cooperate, does it? You know what though, it was supposed to rain Day 2 at Crown Point, but it never did. In fact it ended up being quite a nice day. So :crossfingers
It may end up better than it's supposed to.

I'm looking forward to hearing all about your experience!

I need opinions...does anyone think it will be worth it to drive from Chicago this weekend to possibly catch a glimpse of Johnny? Anyone know any filming specifics?

Thanks!

:thanks Rachel for all of your updates!
And I'm with the lot of you on trying to get my hands on one of those T-shirts! :rolleyes: