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State Register Office
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The State Register newspaper office. This paper was published by Andrew Jackson Turner, father of Frederick Jackson Turner noted historian. Andrew Jackson Turner (Spetember 24, 1832- June 10, 1905) moved to Portage in 1855. He was co-editor of the Portage City Record (1857-1861), and when that paper merged with the Portage Wisconsin State Register, he served as co-editor of the newly established paper until 1878.
1880
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Wisconsin State Register
1875
A view of the office of the Wisconsin State Resister.
Birthplace of Frederick Jackson Turner
1950
Residence in Portage that was the birthplace of Frederick Jackson Turner.
Frederick Jackson Turner House
1963
A view of the Frederick Jackson Turner house, sold and much altered with portico added. The address of this home is 319 West Franklin Street.
Turner-Rusch House
1890
The Turner-Rusch house. Frederick Jackson Turner's family lived here until 1882 when it was purchased by the Rusch Family. Julia Rusch was later (1950) principal of Portage High School. The address...
