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Historical Essay

Ice Harvesting Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the ice harvesting industry in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Luxembourgers in Wisconsin

Brief history of Luxembourgers in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Shipbuilding in Wisconsin

Brief history of shipbuilding in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

History of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

X-Ray Shoe Fitting Machine

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Simplex fluoroscope machine by X-Ray Shoe Fitter, Inc., Milwaukee. Most likely used in a Sturgeon Bay shoe store, c 1945-1955. (Museum object #1992.109)
Historical Essay

Breweries, Beer and Bars in Wisconsin History - Image Gallery Essay

Ever wonder why beer is so popular in Wisconsin? Wisconsin history is full of breweries and beer.
Historical Essay

Harry Dankoler - Image Gallery Essay

Avid Amateur Photographer
Learn about the career of photographer Harry Dankoler, who captured images of his experiences throughout life and experimented with photo manipulation.
Historical Essay

The Wisconsin Free Library Commission - Image Gallery Essay

Photographs of Public Libraries in Wisconsin
Learn about how the Wisconsin Free Library Commission helped to establish and improve free public libraries in Wisconsin.

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