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Historical Essay

Prohibition

Brief history of Prohibition in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Turtle Toes

The Capital's First Drunkard
Read the story of Madison's first and most beloved drunkard, Pinneo.
Photograph

Playing Cards

Date: 12 1906
Description: Sarah Krueger and Henry Bigalk playing cards at a table set up outdoors next to the porch. Henry is smoking a pipe and has a large bottle of alcohol sticki...
Photograph

Henry Bigalk Playing Cards with Himself

Date: 12 1906
Description: Double exposure image of Henry Bigalk playing cards with himself at a table placed outside next to the porch. Alcohol bottles, cards, a mug, and a bag of t...

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