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Historical Essay

Fishing Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the fishing industry in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Two Rivers, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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

Algoma, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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

Anti-Spearfishing Concrete Walleye Decoy

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Concrete walleye decoy purchased at PARR Rally in Minocqua, Wisconsin, April 15, 1989. (Museum object #1990.178.1)
Historical Essay

Ojibwe Winter Spearfishing Decoy

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Sturgeon decoy carved and painted by Ojibwe artist John V. Snow. (Museum Object #1996.118.106A-B)
Historical Essay

Tall-Tale Postcards - Image Gallery Essay

Larger Than Life Images of Animals and Produce
Learn about the tall-tale postcard industry and the career of photographer Alfred Stanley Johnson, Jr.

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