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Birthplace of the Republican Party
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Text at foot reads: "Birthplace of the Republican Party, Ripon, Wis." Handwritten at foot of image: "First Meeting Held Here-March 20th, 1854. Ripon, Wis." The Little White Schoolhouse, the birthplace of the Republican Party in 1854. Surrounded by dwellings and trees, the schoolhouse has signs on it explaining its significance. It has been moved 4 times, the last in 1951. In 1974 it was declared a National Historic Landmark.
1938
Wayne Paper Box & Printing
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Birthplace of the Republican Party
1950
Text on the reverse reads: "The Famous Little White School House, at Ripon, Wisconsin. Birthplace of the Republican Party in 1854." Surrounded by dwellings, trees and a white picket fence, the scho...
A Sign on the Birthplace of the Republican Party
1854
A plaque on the exterior of the building declares the birthplace of the Republican Party.
Republican Schoolhouse
1936
Exterior view of the Republican Schoolhouse, also known as the Birthplace of the Republican Party.
Republican Party Birthplace
1913
Exterior view of the "Little White Schoolhouse," birthplace of the Republican Party.
1074 W Fond du Lac St
100010533
Located in Ripon, Fond du Lac County
GOP Campaign at the Little White Schoolhouse
August 8, 1960
Ivan Kindschi, Dane County dairy farmer and candidate for state treasurer, speaks from the steps of the Little White Schoolhouse as the GOP candidates begin a five day team campaign. A sign behind ...
