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| Learn about the Croatian immigrants who came to Wisconsin, primarily between 1890 and 1914. |
| Learn about the Greeks immigrants who came to Wisconsin in the early 20th century. |
| Industrialist and Financier |
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| Discover the history of Charles Allis |
| Read about the German born man who made an indelible mark on the history of Milwaukee with his creation of the Pabst Brewing Company. |
| Inventor |
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| Biography of Ole Evinrude, a Norwegian-American inventor who created the first outboard motor. |
| A brief description of the violent attacks that ensued after the Civil War military draft began in Wisconsin. |
| Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to West Bend, Wisconsin. |
| Wisconsin Civil War Regiment |
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| The 9th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Sigel, in Milwaukee, mustered into service on October 26, 1861. |
| Origin of Pardeeville, Wisconsin |
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| Discover the history of Pardeeville, Wisconsin. |
| Drawing the Line from the Mississippi to Lake Michigan |
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| Discover how businessmen and the legislature cooperated to create Wisconsin's first railroad. |
| Read about the canal era in Wisconsin, including the canal at the portage between the Fox and Wisconsin rivers and the Milwaukee and Rock River Canal |
| Learn about the Finns who emgrated to Wisconsin, largely between 180 and 1940. |
| Discover the story of Vel Phillips, the first African American woman to become a judge in Wisconsin. |
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