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Milton Academy
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In 1844 Joseph Goodrich founded Milton Academy and built the first gravel and mortar building in the town. (Note that the Milton House is often called the first "concrete" building, but this building pre-dates the Milton House by several years). The Rev. Betheal C. Church was the first instructor. In 1848 it was chartered under the name of Du Lac Academy, but was changed to Milton Academy in 1854. In 1855, a larger building replaced the use of this one.
1870
Burdick, E. H. (Milton, Wis.)
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Milton College Campus
1865
A view of the Milton College campus, showing three main buildings. Caption reads: "Milton College".
Milton House Stables
August 1898
The stables at the Milton House. The Milton House was a part of the Underground Railroad prior to the abolition of slavery. The house was built in 1845 by Joseph Goodrich and turned into an Inn. Th...
Milton House
1955
The Milton House was a part of the Underground Railroad prior to the abolition of slavery. The house was built in 1845 by Joseph Goodrich and turned into an Inn. The frame house and log cabin behin...
Milton House
1900
The Milton House was a part of the Underground Railroad prior to the abolition of slavery. The house was built in 1845 by Joseph Goodrich and turned into an Inn. The frame house and log cabin behin...
