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The Sojourner

During World War II, Americans on the home front searched for ways to become involved in the war effort. Victory gardens, scrap metal drives, and the sale and purchase of war bonds all rose in popularity to support the US military. Certain…

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July 4, 2022

Milwaukee County / Industry / Milwaukee / Related Stories / 1900-1918 / Manufacturing & Trade / 1918-1945 / Transportation & Tourism / Region 8 - South East / The Harley-Davidson V-Twin Engine

Beyond the Dirt Track: Harley-Davidson Expands to New Markets

Harley-Davidson motorcycles may have had their first exposure on the dirt-track racing circuits of the early 1900s, but their legacy did not end with extreme sports. 1908 marked the Milwaukee Police Department’s creation of its novel “motorcycle unit.” Consisting of just five…

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June 18, 2022

Art, Sport & Entertainment / Broad History / Milwaukee County / Milwaukee / Industry / Related Stories / Sports & Games / Manufacturing & Trade / Transportation & Tourism / Region 8 - South East / The Harley-Davidson V-Twin Engine

Harley Davidson and Milwaukee

It’s no secret that Harley-Davidson’s history is deeply rooted in Milwaukee. From dealerships to museums, the motorcycle giant serves as a cultural landmark and has become synonymous with the sprawling city. Thus, one may be surprised to learn of its humble beginnings.…

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June 18, 2022

Eau Claire / Broad History / Education / Related Stories / Eau Claire County / 1900-1918 / 1918-1945 / 1945-1965 / 1965-1987 / Region 3 - Center West / Council Oak Tree

UW–Eau Claire History

Today, The University of Wisconsin System consists of 11 four-year campuses that educate over 165,000 students. But this extensive institution grew from very modest beginnings. Most of the universities that formed the UW System began as one-building teacher’s colleges, and for the…

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October 5, 2021

Broad History / Eau Claire / Education / Related Stories / Eau Claire County / Nature & Environment / Region 3 - Center West / Council Oak Tree

UW-Eau Claire & The Council Oak Tree

Oak Trees have been regarded for centuries as a symbol of strength, moral, and knowledge, and throughout history have been represented in different mythologies to show these attributes. And for the original Council Oak Tree, grown in Eau Claire, it also held…

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October 5, 2021

Art & Design / Art, Sport & Entertainment / Industry / Neenah / Related Stories / Everyday Life / 1848-1877 / Manufacturing & Trade / 1965-1987 / Winnebago County / 1987-2011 / Region 5 - Center East / 2011-Today / Neenah Foundry Manhole Cover

Manhole Cover Designs and Contemporary Aesthetics

Over the past 45 years, there has been a growing worldwide fascination and appreciation for the beauty and craftsmanship of manhole covers. Some enthusiasts even created a subreddit aptly titled, Manhole Porn: Sewer covers in all their glory!, celebrating this ubiquitous iron…

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September 29, 2021

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