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Historical Essay

The Physical Geography of Wisconsin

How the State was Formed
Discover how Wisconsin was formed.
Historical Essay

Logging

The Industry That Changed the State
Discover how the logging industry shaped Wisconsin's economy and culture from the 19th century to the present.
Historical Essay

Mining in Northern Wisconsin

The Boom and Bust of the 19th Century
Discover how the copper boom and bust of the 19th century permanently altered the communities of northern Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Progressivism and the Wisconsin Idea

The History of the Movement
Discover how Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette, the Wisconsin Republican Party and the Progressive Movement reformed state and national government.
Historical Essay

Travel and Tourism

The Invention of a new Pastime
Discover how new technology helped create the tourist industry in Wisconsin in the 19th century

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