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Milwaukee, Wisconsin History

History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Catlin, John, 1803-1874

Brief biography of pioneer lawyer, politician and railroad man John Catlin.
Brief biography of pioneer lawyer, politician and railroad man John Catlin.
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Armour, Philip Danforth (1832-1901)

Brief biography of Philip Danforth Armour who established one of the world's largest meat packing firms.
Brief biography of Philip Danforth Armour who established one of the world's largest meat packing firms.
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Beer in Wisconsin

Brief explanation of the history of beer and breweries in Wisconsin.
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Brewing Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the brewing tradition in Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Handicraft Project

The Milwaukee Handicraft Project was a program of the Work Projects Administration (WPA) that employed women to make handmade products.
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The Early Labor Movement in Wisconsin

Brief history of the labor movement in Wisconsin.
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Aviation in Wisconsin

Brief history of aviation in Wisconsin.
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Theaters in Wisconsin

Brief history of theaters and theatrical productions in Wisconsin.
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Civil Rights Movement in Wisconsin

Brief history of the Civil Rights Movement in Wisconsin.
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Unions in Wisconsin

Brief history of unions in Wisconsin.
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Railroads in Wisconsin

Brief history of railroads in Wisconsin.
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Hmong in Wisconsin

Bries explanation of Hmong communities in Wisconsin.
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Newhall House fire (1883)

Brief overview of the fire that burned down The Newhall House, a large hotel in Milwaukee, in 1883.
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Third Ward fire (Milwaukee, 1892)

Brief description fo the events surrounding Milwaukee's Third Ward fire of 1892.
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Capital, Attempted Removal

Brief description of the various attempts to move the Wisconsin Capitol building to other locations.
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Mexicans in Wisconsin

Brief history of Mexicans in Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee and Rock River Canal

Brief history of the Milwaukee and Rock River Canal.
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Lutherans in Wisconsin

Brief documenting of the history of Lutherans in Wisconsin.
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Notable Fires in Wisconsin

See a list and brief description of significant fires in Wisconsin history.

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