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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

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Old Main - the first academic building on campus is now known as Schofield Hall. This building is located at the center of campus.

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

Agriculture / Industry / Broad History / Education / Related Stories / Whitewater / 1787-1848 / Jefferson County / 1848-1877 / Manufacturing & Trade / 1877-1900 / Region 7 - South Center / Esterly Broadcast Seeder

Industry and Manufacturing in the Whitewater Area

Since the earliest settlers arrived in the Whitewater area in the 1830s, industry and manufacturing have played important roles in the establishment and continued growth of the area.One of the earliest industries in Whitewater was grain milling, performed at the Old Stone…

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June 29, 2020

Norwegian Genealogical Plaque / Norwegians / Broad History / Ethnicity & Identity / Related Stories / Global Connections / Society & Religion

Norwegian Women Immigrants

Norwegian women played a vital role in the agricultural and social lives of rural communities. Spurred by a cultural acceptance of work, women on the farm took on both domestic chores and contributed to the family’s economy through production of food and material goods.

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August 7, 2019

Norwegian Genealogical Plaque / Norwegians / Broad History / Ethnicity & Identity / Related Stories / Global Connections / Society & Religion

Norwegian Communities in Wisconsin

When Norwegian immigrants like Kristian Magelssen came to Wisconsin in the 1860s, they found an incredibly active Norwegian Lutheran Church. Comprised of fourteen distinct synods often divided by theology, these institutions provided a foundational compass for constructing and maintaining a sense Norwegian…

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August 7, 2019