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Historic Buildings and Lead Paint

Learn to manage or remove lead paint in your historic building.
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Environmental Issues in Your Historic House

Learn about potential health hazards in old buildings.
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Current Issue of the Wisconsin Magazine of History

Spring 2024, Volume 107, Number 3
Explore the contents of the current issue of the Wisconsin Magazine of History.
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Preserving Pressed Metal Ceilings in Your Historic Building

Learn best practices for preserving your original pressed-metal (tin) ceiling.
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Preventing Paint Failure on Your Historic Building

Learn common causes of paint failure and preventative measures.
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Painting Tips for Your Historic Building

Explore best practices for painting your historic building.
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SHPO Project Review Glossary

Glossary of terms related to the State Historic Preservation Office Review Process.
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Facade Improvement Grant program

City of Madison, Economic Development Division
Program offers grants for projects that significantly improve the visual appearance of a commercial property from the street
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Assessments for the 4th-Grade Textbook

'Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story'
Find the complete list of assessments, originally printed in the Student Activity Guide for 'Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story.'
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Stevens Point Regional Contest Information

Contest information for the Stevens Point regional contest, including accessibility, schedule, and project submission.
Contest information for the Stevens Point regional contest, including accessibility, schedule, and project submission.
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Look Inside! Our Textbook for Grades 3-5: 'Wisconsin; Our State, Our Story'

Sample Pages and Table of Contents
View full TOC and download sample pages to see how the book addresses the fundamentals of Wisconsin history while promoting strong literacy skills.
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Advantages of Maintaining Your Historic Windows

Learn why the windows in your historic building are worth repairing and restoring.
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Economic Assistance for Environmental Remediation

Discover programs that help clean contaminated historic sites.
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Preparing Metal Surfaces for Paint on Your Historic Building

Learn how to prepare metal surfaces for painting.
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Roof Flashing and Your Historic House

Learn helpful information about flashing and how to ask your roofing professional the right questions.
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Share Your Voice: Eau Claire

Residents discuss plans for a new Wisconsin history museum
Residents discuss plans for a new Wisconsin history museum
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Maintaining the Gutters on Your Historic House

Review types of gutters and maintenance tips for gutters on your historic house.
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Additional Activities for the 4th-Grade Textbook

'Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story'
Get an overview of the additional activities that align to each chapter of "Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story."
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Selecting Appropriate Storm Windows for Your Historic Building

Information on different types of storm windows for historic windows.

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