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Historical Essay


Brief overview of the fire that burned down The Newhall House, a large hotel in Milwaukee, in 1883.

Historical Essay


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

Historical Essay


See a list and brief description of significant fires in Wisconsin history.

Historical Essay


Brief history of the 1883 Capitol collapse disaster.

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