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Historical Essay

Logging

The Industry That Changed the State
Discover how the logging industry shaped Wisconsin's economy and culture from the 19th century to the present.
Historical Essay

Logging in Wisconsin

Brief history of logging in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

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Historical Essay

Beef Slough War

Read about the Beef Slough War, a business conflict over access to timer in the Chippewa River watershed
Historical Essay

Chetek, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

Weyerhaeuser, Frederick 1834-1914

Lumberman and Timber Mogul
Biography of Frederick Weyerhaeuser, the lumberman and timber mogul who founded the Weyerhaeuser Company and became the 8th richest American ever.
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English Tudor Logging Camp

How a Town was Rebuilt Better Than Ever
Discover how the small lumber town of Elcho, Wisconsin was transformed into an English village.
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Ladysmith, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

Lumbering in Wisconsin

Brief history of lumbering in Wisconsin.
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Merrillan

Origin of Merrillan, Wisconsin
Discover the histroy of Merrillan, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Namekagon River

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