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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM252W_acme-spring_Waukesha-WI.html
In 1862, Isaac Lain purchased property on the north side of St. Paul Avenue just west of the intersection with Wisconsin Avenue on a high bluff overlooking the city and the Fox River. Two springs were located on this property.
In 1879, Mr. Lain…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J7V_waukesha-city-cutler-park_Waukesha-WI.html
Morris D. Cutler, born June 13, 1810, was the first white settler in the Waukesha area. On May 7, 1834, he founded what is now the City of Waukesha, with his two claim-shanties and called it Prairie Village. Prior to this time, the Potawatomi had …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16OB_les-paul_Waukesha-WI.html
Lester William Polfuss was born in Waukesha, WI on June 9, 1915, and lived in the 300 block of W. St. Paul Ave.
He was a world-class innovative guitarist and inventor who perfected the first solid body electric guitar, multi-track recording, ec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14W8_new-tribes-bible-institute_Waukesha-WI.html
Prior to any white settlers moving into this area, this large hill was the site of an Indian Village. The first building was a residence and nursery in the 1850s, later known as Hickory Grove Villa. After years of delay, Resthaven, a palatial retr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14W7_rotunda_Waukesha-WI.html
Built in 1913 as the first federally owned Post Office in Waukesha, it is one of the best remaining examples of Classic Revival Architecture in Waukesha. The structure was built on a historic triangle previously occupied by the First Methodist Chu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXK4_saylesville_Waukesha-WI.html
Named for Stephen Sayles and his four sons (Asa, Donerson, Whitman and Mortimer) and daughter Juliana, who settled here in 1839.
First settler was Alexander Rankin in 1837. Others were Scotsman Alexander McFarlane 1840, woodworker and farmer; Y…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVSI_silurian-spring_Waukesha-WI.html
Silurian Spring is a natural flowing spring situated on an elevation 50' above the Fox River. David Jackson, the first postmaster of Waukesha (then Prairieville), built his log cabin west of the present day spring and used the water.
David Smea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTY8_lyman-goodnow_Waukesha-WI.html
Erected to the memory of1799 - Lyman Goodnow - 1884First conductor of Wisconsin's underground railroadIn 1842 he conveyed Caroline Quarrels,an escaped slave, to Canada and freedom.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT9B_aitken-brothers-birth-place_Waukesha-WI.html
Birthplace site of Aitken Brothers Hollywood and New York motion picture pioneers (1905-1920).
Grandsons of Waukesha County Scottish Pioneer John Aitken, Harry E. (1878-1956) and Roy E. (1882-1976) produced the greatest of all silent pictures, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT9A_waukesha-engine-division_Waukesha-WI.html
The "Motor Works" pioneered the use of engines to power tractors, cars, trucks, & boats. Later Waukesha Motor Company introduced industrial engines to power compressors, pumps, construction machinery, oilfield drilling, & other industrial applicat…