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Historical Essay

Horses to Horsepower - Image Gallery Essay

Automobiles in Wisconsin History
Read about the evolution of the automotive industry and the drastic changes in manufacturing work, road infrastructure, the economy and American culture.
Historical Essay

Alice in Dairyland

Brief history of the Alice In Dairyland program, which promotes Wisconsin's dairy industry nationwide.
Historical Essay

Charles W. Nash and the Nash Motor Company

Learn about the strong influence Wisconsin held on the national automobile industry in the early-mid 20th Century.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Governors

View a chronological list of Wisconsin governors.
Historical Essay

Life at the State House: Trout Lake Forestry Headquarters - Image Gallery Essay

Learn about the history of the Trout Lake Forestry Headquarters in Vilas County
Historical Essay

The Rise of Professional Sports

Learn about the development of professional sports teams in Wisconsin in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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