Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 141-160 of 17577

Map or Atlas

Map of Polk County Wisconsin

Date: 1911
Description: This map of Polk County, Wisconsin, from the early 20th century shows the land for sale by the Baker Land and Title Co. of Saint Croix Falls. The township ...
Map or Atlas

Map of Polk County, Wisconsin and Part of Chisago County, Minnesota Showing State & County Trunk Highways

Date: 
Description: This map from the early 20th century shows the township and range grid, towns, sections, cities and villages, railroads, roads, schools, churches, and stre...
Map or Atlas

Polk County, Wisconsin

Date: 
Description: This map of Polk County, Wisconsin, from the first half of the 20th century, shows the township and range grid, towns, sections, villages, roads, railroads...
Historical Essay

Luck

Origin of Luck, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Luck, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Milltown

Origin of Milltown, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Milltown, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Polk

Origin of Polk, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Polk, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Polk County

Origin of Polk County, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Polk County, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Baker, Ray Stannard [David Grayson] (1870-1946)

Author and Editor
Biography of author and editor Ray Stannard Baker, also known as David Grayson.
Historical Essay

World Famous Duncan Butterfly Yo-Yo

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Duncan Butterfly yo-yo manufactured by the Flambeau Corporation, Baraboo, Wisconsin, 1988-1995. (Museum object #2001.83.13)
Historical Essay

Gaylord, Adj. Gen. Augustus (1826-1901)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Politician, Manufacturer
Historical Essay

Spreading Like Wildfire: Wisconsin's Forest Fires

Discover the overlooked history of Wisconsin's deadly wildfires, including the 1871 disaster that killed 1,500 people.
Historical Essay

A Pictorial History of Victorian Wisconsin - Image Gallery Essay

An intimate look at family, architecture, interiors and fashion in Victorian Wisconsin between 1885 and 1900
Learn about the lives of upper-middle class Wisconsinites in the Victorian period between 1885 and 1900.
Historical Essay

An Earth Day Gallery in Gaylord Nelson's Honor - Image Gallery Essay

Read about Earth Day's founder, Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator and early environmentalist.
Historical Essay

Nelson, Gaylord, 1916-2005

Founder of Earth Day
This Wisconsin Senator, best known as the founder of Earth Day, championed the preservation of the environment and natural resources.
Historical Essay

Deronda

Origin of Deronda, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Deronda, Wisconsin.
Map or Atlas

Map of Polk County Wisconsin

Date: 1901
Description: Map shows townships, schools, creameries, post offices, and roads. The left side of the map features a legend with symbols for points of interest.
Map or Atlas

Map of Polk County Wisconsin

Date: 1914
Description: Map shows townships, schools, creameries, post offices, and roads. The left side of the map features a legend with symbols for points of interest.

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: