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Historical Essay

Two Rivers [origin of place name]

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Fishing Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the fishing industry in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Two Rivers, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Sundae Sermon

Defining Sundaes
Was the first ice cream sundae made in Wisconsin or New York? Give this whimsical story a read and come to your own conclusion.
Historical Essay

Manitowoc-Two Rivers History Showcased - Image Gallery Essay

The Story of Two Communities Through Photographs
Read about the history of Manitowoc and Two Rivers, two Wisconsin communities, and view photos documenting more than 150 years of life in the two cities.
Historical Essay

The Wisconsin Free Library Commission - Image Gallery Essay

Photographs of Public Libraries in Wisconsin
Learn about how the Wisconsin Free Library Commission helped to establish and improve free public libraries in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Allis, Edward P. (1824-1889)

Learn more about the entrepreneur and manufacturing innovator who established, Allis Company, Milwaukee's largest industrial employer in the late 1880s.

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