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Historical Essay

Lapham Peak

Historical Essay

Lapham, Increase, 1811-1875

Wisconsin's First Scientist
Read about Wisconsin's first scientist. Learn about his achievements; including his scientific writings, and his work as an engineer and land surveyor.
Historical Essay

Portraits of Scientists - Image Gallery Essay

Increase Lapham's Cartes-de-visite Collection
View this magnificent collection of 19th century famous scientists collected by Wisconsin naturalist Increase Lapham.
Historical Essay

Cast Iron Effigy Mound Model

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Cast iron Wisconsin effigy mound model in the shape of a "trunk and arms of a man", designed by Increase A. Lapham, c. 1875. (Museum object #1975.8.12)
Historical Essay

Conservation in Wisconsin

The People who Shaped the Movement
Discover how a 19th century Scottish farm boy and many other devoted citizens created the conservation movement in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Plants native to Wisconsin

Brief description of plants native to Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Prairieville (Waukesha)

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

Philetus C. Hale

Historical Essay

Sheboygan River

Historical Essay

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Roads in Wisconsin (early)

Brief history of early roads in Wisconsin.

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