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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VJ4_yorkville-4-school-historical_Union-Grove-WI.html
This one-room Italianate style schoolhouse has been the center of this Yorkville community since the building's construction in 1885. Built at a time when one-room schoolhouses dominated rural education in Wisconsin, the building also served as a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B7F_pier-and-boat-rails_Wind-Point-WI.html
East of the oil house are the remains of a T-shaped pier which jutted into the lake. The "Hyacinth", a Coast Guard tender, would dock there periodically to bring supplies, kerosene, the "library book box" and a welcome visit from "Spot", a friendl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B7E_fog-horn-house_Wind-Point-WI.html
1880: Two wooden buildings
1900: Replaced with brick structureSignal Equipment:Browne 1st Class Auto Compressed AirSiren driven by Hornsby-Akroyd engineTwo Copper Trumpets (still in placeabove doors)Crosby Automatic Time Signal(3 sec. out of 30…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B73_surf-boat-rail_Wind-Point-WI.html
This rail was used to carry the surf boat from in front of the oil house to the end of the pier where the surf boat was lowered into the lake by jib hoist.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B72_capstan_Wind-Point-WI.html
The deck capstan (or windlass) was used on 19th Century schooners to raise the anchor or sails, and to load & unload cargo. By the 1880's, some schooners were equipped with a steam-powered donkey engine to speed the work.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B71_fuel-house_Wind-Point-WI.html
Flammable liquids were stored here, away from the Keeper's House which has wood burning stoves. Lamp oil was carried from here to the tower top in five gallon cans. Note the vents on the front and rear walls to carry away flammable fumes. Oil was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B70_gilbert-knapp-park_Racine-WI.html
This memorial is dedicated in memory of Capt Gilbert Knapp who founded Racine, Wisconsin in the year 1834
This memorial is a bequest to the City of Racine by Herman C. Menge
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B6Z_civil-war-memorial_Racine-WI.html
In memory of Racine'sloyal and noble sonswho enlisted to defendand perpetuate the unionof these United States in theWar of 1861-1865
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B6Y_racine-wisconsin_Racine-WI.html
This block of land was known as Market Square when Racine was laid out as a village in 1837. This area was covered with shade trees, was the location of the town pump, and was used by the early settlers as a place to by and sell produce.
The la…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B6P_jerome-increase-case-mascot-and-trademark_Racine-WI.html
[Front]Jerome Increase Case
Inventor, developer and manufacturer of mechanized threshing machines and steam traction engines; business leader, mayor of Racine, state senator; president of Racine County Agricultural Society, founder of Wisconsin…