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Historical Essay

Armour, Philip Danforth (1832-1901)

Brief biography of Philip Danforth Armour who established one of the world's largest meat packing firms.
Brief biography of Philip Danforth Armour who established one of the world's largest meat packing firms.
Historical Essay

Davis, Jefferson (in Wisconsin)

Confederacy President's Experience in Wisconsin
Discover the history of Confederacy president Jefferson Davis in Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Lincoln, Abraham (in Wisconsin)

Documented and Legendary Accounts of Lincoln's Visits to Wisconsin
Abraham Lincoln's visits to Wisconsin, documented and legendary.
Historical Essay

Plankinton, John (1820 - 1891)

Brief biography of John Plankinton, a meat packer and businessman.
Review the brief biography of John Plankinton, a meat packer and businessman.

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