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The Great Seal of the Territory of Wisconsin
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Territorial seal of Wisconsin. There is a farmer in the foreground plowing behind horses, a Native American apparently heading west, a river steamboat and a lake schooner. The first Madison capitol building is in the background and there is a lighthouse at the upper right. The seal also bears the phrase: "Civilitas Successitt Barbarum" and the date Fourth of July, 1836.
1838
Wagner, William
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WHi 64629
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The Steamboat "Scutanawbequon"
April 17, 1866
Elevated view of the steamer "Scutanawbequon" being carried by a wagon to the lake for launching. This is probably a street on the Capitol Square. Many people are watching, and groups of people are...
Lake Park and Drive
Elevated view with the lake on the right, with a number of boats near the shoreline. There is a long winding road through the park, including bridges, a fountain, and a lighthouse with a flag. Pede...
Syl and the Millers in a Boat
1899
View from shoreline of a boy sitting and watching Syl and the Millers in a row boat. There are people in another boat as well as a steamboat on the water.
Petition for authorizing a steamboat to travel between the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan
1838 - 1839
Petitioners request the authority to build a steamboat that could "ply between" residents of the town of Milwaukee on the west side of the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan. They note that currentl...
Spring Point Lighthouse
View across water toward the Spring Point Lighthouse, established in 1897 and automated in 1934. There is a small boat near the base of the lighthouse, and sailboats are in the background. In 1998,...
Wharf
A view toward a wharf with horse-drawn vehicles in the foreground, and a steamship in the distance.
