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Historical Essay

10th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 10th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the Civil War 1861-1864 and lost 244 men during service.
Historical Essay

Berger, Victor, 1860-1929

Symbol of Milwaukee Socialism
Learn about the man who was the symbol of Milwaukee Socialism. Read about his involvement in the newspaper business, politics, and his anti-war stance.
Historical Essay

3rd Wisconsin Cavalry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry, which served in the Civil War and lost 217 men during service.
Historical Essay

Stephenson, Isaac 1829-1918

Lumberman, Financier and Congressman
Biography of Isaac Stephenson who was a lumberman, financier and congressman.
Historical Essay

Rusk, Gov. Jeremiah M. (1830-1893)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, 15th Wisconsin Governor, U.S. Congressman
Read about Wisconsin's 15th governor. The article details his Civil War service, his role in politics, and includes links to primary and secondary sources.
Historical Essay

28th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 28th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the Civil War 1862-1865 and lost 240 men during service.
Historical Essay

35th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 35th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the Civil War 1864-1865 and lost 276 men during service.
Historical Essay

27th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 27th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Sigel in Milwaukee and mustered into service on March 7, 1863.
Historical Essay

26th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Read about the 26th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the Civil War 1862-1865 and lost 265 men during service.
Historical Essay

18th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 18th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Trowbridge in Milwaukee and mustered into service on March 15, 1862.
Historical Essay

First Practical Typewriter

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Sholes & Glidden typewriter developed by Christopher Latham Sholes of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and marketed c. 1874. (Museum object #1964.31)
Historical Essay

The Birth of the Labor Movement

How Wisconsin Created the Workday
Discover the history of the labor movement in Wisconsin and how it created the modern work week.
Historical Essay

Milwaukee Sewer Socialism

How Wisconsin Became America's Most Socialist State
Discover how Milwaukee, Wisconsin became America's first Socialist city.
Property Record

1145 W WISCONSIN AVE

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: Gesu Church (Roman Catholic)
Reference Number: 16322
Property Record

1820 W WELLS ST

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: Milwaukee Normal School / Girl's Trade & Tech. High School
Reference Number: 17093

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