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| History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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| Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. |
| 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. |
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