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Historical Essay

Milwaukee, Wisconsin History

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

Brief explanation of the history of beer and breweries in Wisconsin.
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Dairy Farming in Wisconsin

How Wisconsin Became the Dairy State
Brief history of the dairy industry in Wisconsin.
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Reformed Churches in Wisconsin

Brief history of the various reformed churches brought to Wisconsin by German and Dutch immigrants.
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Lutherans in Wisconsin

Brief documenting of the history of Lutherans in Wisconsin.
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Poles in Wisconsin

Brief history of Polis migration to Wisconsin.
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United Brethrens in Wisconsin

Brief history of the United Brethrens in Wisconsin.
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Catholics in Wisconsin

Brief history of Catholics in Wisconsin.
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Freethinkers in Wisconsin

Brief history of Freethinkers in Wisconsin.
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Temperance Movement in Wisconsin

Brief history of the temperance movement in Wisconsin.
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Germans in Wisconsin

Brief history of Germans in Wisconsin.
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Austrians in Wisconsin

Learn about the German Austrianswho emigrated to Wisconsin in the latter half of the 19th century, mainly settling in cities and towns.
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Early Madison Hand-Carved Table

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Early hand-carved table made by Levi Havemann, a German immigrant to Madison, c. 1860. (Museum object #1998.21.1)
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Norwegian Trinket Box

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Trinket box brought to Wisconsin by Norwegian immigrants, c. 1870. (Museum object #1993.6.2)
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Immigration in the 19th Century

Europeans Come to Wisconsin
Discover how Native Americans were removed from their lands in Wisconsin to make room for European immigrants.

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