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| Brief biography of Philip Danforth Armour who established one of the world's largest meat packing firms. |
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| Brief biography of Philip Danforth Armour who established one of the world's largest meat packing firms. |
| Brief history of theaters and theatrical productions in Wisconsin. |
| Brief overview of the fire that burned down The Newhall House, a large hotel in Milwaukee, in 1883. |
| Brief description fo the events surrounding Milwaukee's Third Ward fire of 1892. |
| Brief history of the Milwaukee and Rock River Canal. |
| Brief description of the sinking of the Lady Elgin which was carryinh about 300 Milwaukeeans. |
| Brief description of Wisconsin's Blizzard of 1881 also called the "Big Snow of '81." |
| A brief description of the violent attacks that ensued after the Civil War military draft began in Wisconsin. |
| Documented and Legendary Accounts of Lincoln's Visits to Wisconsin |
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| Abraham Lincoln's visits to Wisconsin, documented and legendary. |
| Wisconsin Civil War Regiment |
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| The 27th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Sigel in Milwaukee and mustered into service on March 7, 1863. |
| Wisconsin Civil War Regiment |
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| The 39th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Washburn in Milwaukee and mustered in on June 3, 1864. |
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