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| A brief description of the history of mining operations in Southwestern Wisconsin. |
| Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Platteville, Wisconsin. |
| Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Monroe, Wisconsin. |
| Geologist, Archaeologist, and Soldier |
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| Brief biography of Charles Whittlesey (1808 - 1886). |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Gothic revival parlor stove made of iron ore from Mayville, Wisconsin, 1846. (Museum object #1999.141.1) |
| The Birth of the Badgers |
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| Discover the history of lead mining in Wisconsin, and the origin of Badgers. |
| The Boom and Bust of the 19th Century |
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| Discover how the copper boom and bust of the 19th century permanently altered the communities of northern Wisconsin. |
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