Category: History
Two Clocks, plenty of good food: The local flavor that is George Webb’s
From Milwaukee’s Hamburger Parlor to a Wisconsin Staple In the heart of Milwaukee, on the...
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You should have no reservations about going to Schwarz’s supper club in St. Anna
In the heart of Wisconsin, nestled between Lake Winnebago and the great Lake Michigan, in the...
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Naval ace James Flatley born and raised in Green Bay
Vice Admiral James Henry Flatley Jr., born on June 17, 1906, and passed away on July 9, 1958, was...
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How many Wisconsin veterans served?
Let’s look at just the raw numbers of Wisconsin residents who have served in our...
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Remembering German POW Camps in America’s Dairyland
Did you know? German POW camps during World War II were established across various locations in...
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Milwaukee Brewers’ History: Playoff Results 1981-Present
The Milwaukee Brewers have made the playoffs 10 times in their 55 year history. 1981 Lost ALDS vs....
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Waukesha Water, Once a World Wonder
A century before people paid for water with labels like Evian, Dasani and Aquafina, consumers from...
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Omro’s Cole Watchtower – A Unique Peek into Wisconsin’s Fur Farming Past
Nestled in the quaint town of Omro, Wisconsin, stands the Cole Watchtower, a sentinel of a bygone...
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Remembering Wausau, Wisconsin’s Own, Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch
Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch was an iconic figure in American football, known for his...
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Navigating the Depths of History: The Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc
Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc stands as a...
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Quick look at the long history of Wisconsin’s Briggs & Stratton
The Legacy of Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Corporation, a name synonymous with...
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5 fast facts about Cedarburg
Recently, CNN ran a feature about voter attitudes in the City of Cedarburg. While they offered...
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