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Historical Essay

Germans in Wisconsin

Brief history of Germans in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin (oldest cities and towns)

Learn about the oldest cities and towns in Wisconsin which were established by 1836 and still exist today.
Historical Essay

The French Fur Trade in Wisconsin

When the Beaver was King
Discover how beavers transformed Wisconsin's economy in the 1650s for the next two centuries.
Historical Essay

Land Speculation and Cities

How Real Estate Owners Created Wisconsin
Discover how land owners promoted their towns and villages for settlers and created the cities you know today.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin's Early Schools

How the University was Began
Discover how the lack of educational opportunities in Wisconsin helped create the University of Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

The Waterway That Could Have Been

Steamships, Canals and the 19th Century Economy
Discover what happened when 19th century Wisconsin settlers tried to construct a canal between the Mississippi and the Great Lakes.
Historical Essay

The Rise of Professional Sports

Learn about the development of professional sports teams in Wisconsin in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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