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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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Automobile Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the automobile industry in Wisconsin.
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Third Ward fire (Milwaukee, 1892)

Brief description fo the events surrounding Milwaukee's Third Ward fire of 1892.
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Mexicans in Wisconsin

Brief history of Mexicans in Wisconsin.
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Notable Fires in Wisconsin

See a list and brief description of significant fires in Wisconsin history.
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Roads in Wisconsin (early)

Brief history of early roads in Wisconsin.
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Civil War, Wisconsin Troops

Brief hisory of troops from Wisconsin in the Civil War.
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Italians in Wisconsin

Brief history of Italians in Wisconsin.
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Universalists in Wisconsin

Brief history of Universalists in Wisconsin.
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4th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 4th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Utley in Racine and mustered into service on July 9, 1861.
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33rd Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 33rd Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Utley in Racine and mustered into service on October 18, 1862
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2nd Wisconsin Light Artillery History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 2nd Wisconsin Light Artillery was organized at La Crosse and mustered into service on October 10, 1861.
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8th Wisconsin Light Artillery History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 8th Wisconsin Light Artillery, known as "Lyons' Pinery Battery," which was organized at Racine and served in the Civil War from 1862-1865.
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3rd Wisconsin Light Artillery History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Learn about the 3rd Wisconsin Light Artillery, or Badger Battery, which served in the Civil War from 1862 to 1865, losing 27 men.
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Lithuanians in Wisconsin

Learn about the Lithuanians who emigrated to Wisconsin in the early 20th century and again after World War II.
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Wisconsin (oldest cities and towns)

Learn about the oldest cities and towns in Wisconsin which were established by 1836 and still exist today.
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Baptists in Wisconsin

Learn about the Baptist congregations which began organizing in Wisconsin in the 1830s.
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Finns in Wisconsin

Learn about the Finns who emgrated to Wisconsin, largely between 180 and 1940.
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Unitarians in Wisconsin

Learn about the advent of Unitarianism in Wisconsin in the mid-19th century.
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5th Wisconsin Light Artillery History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 5th Wisconsin Light Artillery, which served in the Civil War from 1861-1865 and lost 25 men during service.

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