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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBHA_cascade-falls_Osceola-WI.html
On May 14, 1884, William Kent and 12 companions stopped on their journey from St. Croix Falls to explore a creek that rippled through the glen and emptied into the St. Croix River. A beautiful 25-foot waterfall burst upon their vision and they imm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBG1_brickyards_Algoma-WI.html
After the disastrous fires that swept through Kewaunee County in 1871, a more substantial building material was sought and brickyards made their appearance in several locations in the county.
A good supply of clay located in the area between h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBFG_the-kewaunee-county-piers_Algoma-WI.html
This was once the site of a small, bustling, waterfront community typical of many others in Kewaunee County. By the mid-1800's, as large numbers of settlers moved into the rural areas of the newly formed county, efficient transportation became a n…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBB6_number-736_Appleton-WI.html
? Built in 1913 by American Locomotive Co. ? Original cost was $24,587.00 ? Wt. of engine and tender 493,570 lbs. ? Tractive effort 36,833 lbs. ? Capacity 12,000 gals. of water and ??17 1/2 tons of coal ? Maximum speed over 100 m.p.h. ? Service tr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBB2_lock-dam-no-4_Alma-WI.html
Designed by and constructed under the direction of The Corps of Engineers, United States Army 1932 - 1935 Contractor for lock - Ouilmette Construction & Engineering Co. Contractor for dam - United Construction Co. Contractor for electrical work - …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMASV_first-complete-service-of-christian-divine-worship_La-Crosse-WI.html
This bluff (commonly called "Grandad Bluff") was the site of the first complete service of Christian Divine Worship to be conducted in La Crosse. The Reverend Father James Lloyd Breck and his company of pioneer missionaries, on the morning of June…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAQI_losey-memorial_La-Crosse-WI.html
He found this cemetery neglected and desolate. He transformed it into a place of charm and beauty. He made the wilderness to blossom as the rose.
To commemorate the character and virtues of one who endeared himself to all by an unbroken record …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAOJ_rib-mountain-state-park_Wausau-WI.html
This park is located on the summit of Rib Mountain, one of the most prominent isolated hills in Wisconsin. Just as the stump covered field enables us to picture the forest that has long since been cut - so by the study of the old worn down stumps …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMANA_ancient-ripples_Wausau-WI.html
Imagine this area over two billion years ago, covered by the waters of an ancient Precambrian sea. This ocean deposited sand on the sea floor, and these ripple marks on the rocks in front of you formed by wave action in the sand.
Over time, the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAN7_monadnocks_Wausau-WI.html
Geologists have determined that Rib Mountain is more than 1.7 billion years old — one of the oldest rock formations on earth. In fact, three large quartzite hills, or monadnocks, are found here in the Wausau area.
The largest monadnock, R…