Brief history of the ice harvesting industry in Wisconsin. |
Brief biography of fomer WI governor William Augustus Barstow (1813 - 1865). |
Learn about the oldest cities and towns in Wisconsin which were established by 1836 and still exist today. |
Read about Welsh immigration to Wisconsin between 1840 and 1890, when many Welsh settled in rural enclaves as farmers |
Read about the school for juvenile delinquents that was formed in Waukesha, WI. This article contains links to images and official reports. |
Magician and Showman |
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Brief biography of Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926). |
Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. |
Beyond Beer and Brats |
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Explore the history of Labor Day celebrations in Wisconsin. |
Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Waukesha, Wisconsin. |
Learn about the diamond that was found in the town of Eagle, Wisconsin in 1876. This article details the controversy surrounding the diamond. |
Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Muskego, Wisconsin. |
A Popular Speaker Sways Opinion |
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Discover the connection between P.T. Barnum and the 1853 statewide referendum on liquor sales. |
Read about the possible historic origins of the frequently used syllable "wau" in the geographic names of Wisconsin. |
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