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Historical Essay

Peshtigo Fire

Brief account of the Peshtigo Fire that, in 1871, destroyed in two hours a swath of forest 10 miles wide and 40 miles long.
Historical Essay

Spreading Like Wildfire: Wisconsin's Forest Fires

Discover the overlooked history of Wisconsin's deadly wildfires, including the 1871 disaster that killed 1,500 people.
Property Record

2575 COUNTY HIGHWAY C

Community: Gardner
County: Door
Historic Name: J COUNARD HOUSE
Reference Number: 25856
National or State Registers Record

Roughly bounded by CTH K, Brussels Rd., STH 57, Belgian Dr., and the Green Bay Rd.

Community: Union
County: Door
Historic Name: Namur Belgian-American District
Reference Number: 87002553
Property Record

4192 MAIN ST

Community: Gibraltar
County: Door
Historic Name: Welcker's Casino
Reference Number: 49628

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