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Historical Essay

Peshtigo Fire

Brief account of the Peshtigo Fire that, in 1871, destroyed in two hours a swath of forest 10 miles wide and 40 miles long.
Historical Essay

Commercial Vegetable Processing

Learn the brief history of commercial vegetable processing in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Fishing Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the fishing industry in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Disasters in Wisconsin

Learn about the meaning of "disasters in Wisconsin" and the various tragedies the state endured.
Historical Essay

Shipbuilding in Wisconsin

Brief history of shipbuilding in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Utopians in Wisconsin

Brief history of Utopians in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Lime industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the Lime industry in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Disciples of Christ in Wisconsin

Learn about the Disciples of Christ, who first became active in Wisconsin in the 1830s.
Historical Essay

Manitowoc, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Two Rivers, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Mirro Aluminum Company

Learn about a company that was once the world's largest manufacturer of aluminum cooking utensils. Includes links to images and a history of the industry.
Historical Essay

Sundae Sermon

Defining Sundaes
Was the first ice cream sundae made in Wisconsin or New York? Give this whimsical story a read and come to your own conclusion.
Historical Essay

Mirro Sno-Coaster: Cold Weather (and Cold War) Fun

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Mirro Sno-Coaster sled manufactured by Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Co. of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 1955. (Museum object #2006.2.1)
Historical Essay

Pink Evergleam Aluminum Christmas Tree

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Six-foot Evergleam Christmas tree with 94 branches made by the Aluminum Specialty Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, c. 1966. (Museum object #2005.174.1.1)
Historical Essay

The Rise of Skilled Manufacturing

How Industry Transformed the State
Discover how skilled industries like ship building and paper milling transformed Wisconsin history.

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