Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-2 of 2

Historical Essay

Brooks Stevens Railroad Car Seat

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Reclining seat designed by Brooks Stevens for one of the Milwaukee Road's Hiawatha luxury railroad cars, 1948 (Museum object #1991.92)
Historical Essay

Travel and Tourism

The Invention of a new Pastime
Discover how new technology helped create the tourist industry in Wisconsin in the 19th century

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: