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| Wisconsin Civil War Officer |
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| He traveled the world as a young naval officer before helping to lead the 4th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War. He died in battle. |
| Ever wonder why beer is so popular in Wisconsin? Wisconsin history is full of breweries and beer. |
| Photographs of Public Libraries in Wisconsin |
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| Learn about how the Wisconsin Free Library Commission helped to establish and improve free public libraries in Wisconsin. |
| A Historical Look at Service Stations |
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| Photographs of Wisconsin gas stations portray the development of service station architecture. |
| Drawing the Line from the Mississippi to Lake Michigan |
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| Discover how businessmen and the legislature cooperated to create Wisconsin's first railroad. |
| How Industry Transformed the State |
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| Discover how skilled industries like ship building and paper milling transformed Wisconsin history. |
| The History of Modern Immigration in Wisconsin |
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| Discover the economic and cultural changes that brought new immigrants to Wisconsin in the 20th century. |
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