A Wisconsin Historical Society Menu Sampler |
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View menus selected from the collections of the Wisconsin Historical Society. |
Study of a Neighborhood |
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Discover the history of Madison, Wisconsin's Willy St. neighborhood through the Wisconsin Historical Society's image gallery |
The work of Charles Van Schaick (Van Scoik) in the Wisconsin Historical Society collection includes over 8,000 images... |
Mid-Century Photographs from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
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The Prairie du Sac Dam |
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Read about the conception and inspiration behind the dam that provides electric power to Sauk and Columbia counties. Includes links to photographs. |
Life and Lumbering in Chippewa Falls |
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Read about the life and career of photographer Alfred Bish who documented the lumbering industry and daily life in the Chippewa Falls area. |
Learn about the history of Christmas cards and their various uses during World War I and II, and in postwar America. |
Photographs from the Apostle Islands |
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Learn about the history of the Apostle Islands in the northnmost part of Wisconsin, a popular summer refuge for tourists and residents. |
An intimate look at family, architecture, interiors and fashion in Victorian Wisconsin between 1885 and 1900 |
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Learn about the lives of upper-middle class Wisconsinites in the Victorian period between 1885 and 1900. |
Learn about the life and career of self-proclaimed 'Photo Artist' from Baraboo who had a vast range of photographic abilities. |
Images of a Milwaukee Manufacturing Powerhouse |
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Read about one of Milwaukee's most successful manufacturing companies and view vintage photographs of the corporation. |
Discover the famous lithographic company most known for its WWII posters whose goal was to mobilize public support for the American war effort. |
Ever wonder why beer is so popular in Wisconsin? Wisconsin history is full of breweries and beer. |
Avid Amateur Photographer |
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Learn about the career of photographer Harry Dankoler, who captured images of his experiences throughout life and experimented with photo manipulation. |
Promotions on Paper, 1850s-1975 |
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Custom-designed letterheads were a universal way of proclaiming who you were. Historical letterheads are prime examples of early branding. |
Automobiles in Wisconsin History |
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Read about the evolution of the automotive industry and the drastic changes in manufacturing work, road infrastructure, the economy and American culture. |
Images of Pawling & Harnischfeger Electric Cranes |
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Discover how Wisconsin-based company Pawling & Harnischfeger became one of the world's leading suppliers of manufacturing services. |
Milwaukee's First Photojournalist |
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Read about the life and career of photojournalist John Robert Taylor, who captured the spirit of Milwaukee through photographs in the early 20th century. |
Larger Than Life Images of Animals and Produce |
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Learn about the tall-tale postcard industry and the career of photographer Alfred Stanley Johnson, Jr. |
The Extinction of a Species |
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Read about how the species of passenger pigeons became extinct. Follow links to short essays on the topic and view a collection of images. |
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