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State Mining School

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A view of a tree on the grounds near a building at the State Mining School. This maple tree was planted in 1869 by, Professor Charles H. Allen, Professor Duncan McGregor, and Melvin Grigsby.

Date Created:
1930

Publication Information

Date Created 1930

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Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TNC
Legacy ID
WHi 43180

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Plaque at State Mining School

Plaque at State Mining School

1930

A view of the plaque on a maple tree outside the State Mining School. It reads: "Planted April 1869 by Professor Charles H. Allen, Professor Duncan McGregor and Mulvin Grigsby."

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A view of the State Normal School, founded in 1866.

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State Teachers College

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A view of the State Teacher's College. Snow is on the ground and covering the trees. The State Teacher's College and the Mining College in Platteville merged in the late 19th Century to become what...

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City Park

City Park

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View of the city park, with a gazebo on the right.

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Elevated view of mining operations. Caption reads: "'A Busy Corner' of Platteville."

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State Teachers College

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Exterior view of the State Teachers College.

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