Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-5 of 5

Historical Essay

Roads in Wisconsin (early)

Brief history of early roads in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Harley-Davidson Knucklehead

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
1941 Model FL motorcycle manufactured by the Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1941. (Museum object #2003.19.1)
Historical Essay

Elto Cub Outboard Motor

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Elto Cub outboard motor made by the Evinrude Motors Division of Outboard Marine and Manufacturing Co., Milwaukee, WI, 1939. (Museum object #1997.35.3)
Historical Essay

Birth of Wisconsin's Railroads

Drawing the Line from the Mississippi to Lake Michigan
Discover how businessmen and the legislature cooperated to create Wisconsin's first railroad.
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.

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: