Discover the famous lithographic company most known for its WWII posters whose goal was to mobilize public support for the American war effort. |
View the collection of images of Wisconsin women in a variety of activities: farm work, canning, suffragism, photography, war work and civil rights. |
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. |
View Edmund Eisenscher's photographs of the personal and work life of Milwaukee union members from 1938-1956 |
View a pictorial review of the Wisconsin State Fair from 1851 when it began. |
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. |
Architectural photographs of the restored opera houses of Wisconsin. |
Ever wonder why beer is so popular in Wisconsin? Wisconsin history is full of breweries and beer. |
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. |
A Historical Look at Service Stations |
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Photographs of Wisconsin gas stations portray the development of service station architecture. |
Read about Earth Day's founder, Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator and early environmentalist. |
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