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Historical Essay

General Motors plant, Janesville

Brief history of the General Motors plant in Janesville.
Historical Essay

Parker Pen Trim Lathe

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Trim lathe used by the Parker Pen Company of Janesville, Wisconsin to manufacture pen barrels and caps, c. 1946-1999. (Museum Object #2001.51.1)
Historical Essay

Horses to Horsepower - Image Gallery Essay

Automobiles in Wisconsin History
Read about the evolution of the automotive industry and the drastic changes in manufacturing work, road infrastructure, the economy and American culture.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin State Fair - Image Gallery Essay

View a pictorial review of the Wisconsin State Fair from 1851 when it began.
Historical Essay

Black History in Wisconsin

Read about Black history in Wisconsin. There are many links to original documents, pictures, eyewitness accounts, and other primary sources.
Property Record

3123 CTH G/S PRAIRIE AV

Community: Beloit
County: Rock
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 224054
Property Record

12234 E. SALISBURY ROAD

Community: Lima
County: Rock
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 229720
Property Record

143 W MAIN ST

Community: Evansville
County: Rock
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 471
Property Record

607 EISENHOWER AVE

Community: Janesville
County: Rock
Historic Name: Edward & Estelle Krueger
Reference Number: 83794
Property Record

603-605 S PARKER DR

Community: Janesville
County: Rock
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 87407
Property Record

225 SINCLAIR ST

Community: Janesville
County: Rock
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 87501

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