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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSZ3_old-cutler-home_Waukesha-WI.html
This house was once the home of Waukesha's first white settler, Morris Derrick Cutler who came here in 1834 at the age of 24. He built it in 1845 on his homestead tract which is now Cutler Park. It there faced north near the Civil War monument and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSP1_the-waukesha-freeman_Waukesha-WI.html
The first issue of the Waukesha Freeman was published on March 29, 1859. The paper was founded by Martin Cullaton to provide a voice for the Abolitionist movement.
H.M. Youmans became owner, publisher and editor in 1874, continuing in those rol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSOD_american-legion-home_Waukesha-WI.html
Built in 1848 by Isaac Lain, industrialist and civic leader. Next owner, 1904-1944, was Edward R. Estberg, banker and mayor.Home of American Legion since 1944.It is the County's finest example from the last century of the famous Greek Revival styl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS6B_forbes-road_Pittsburgh-PA.html
Fort DuquesneEnd of Forbes RoadOccupied by General ForbesNovember 25, 1758 and by him namedPittsburgh.
His victory determined the destiny of theGreat West and established Anglo-Saxonsupremacy in the United States."His name for ages to come will…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS6A_lindholm-vocational-adult-school_Waukesha-WI.html
Starting in 1916, Waukesha Vocational school offered classes in the basement of Waukesha H.S. and rented houses. In 1930, the school moved to this location. From 1938 to 1965, a gym/auditorium, class rooms, computer labs and a library were added.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS69_cohns-shoe-store_Waukesha-WI.html
The Almont Building is located 1/2 block south of this marker on the NW corner of Main & Clinton Streets. It was built in 1857 by Charles Robinson and Martin Brown to house their harness business. During the Civil War, the top floor was used for a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS67_milwaukee-and-madison-railway-depot_Waukesha-WI.html
The Depot was built in 1881 and acquired by Chicago Northwestern Railway in 1882. The local limestone and cream-colored brick building is in the Victorian gothic style.
Commercial travelers, tourists visiting Springs Era resorts & spas, home se…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRTX_waukesha-civic-theatre-wct_Waukesha-WI.html
Formed in 1957 as a community theatre, the Waukesha Civic Theatre performed at Waukesha High School until 1964 when it purchased a former church at 506 North Washington Avenue. In 1999 it moved to this location; made possible through many generous…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOMG_hobo-spring_Waukesha-WI.html
This spring, so named because it was used by the transients who came off the nearby Soo Line railroad, is one of the few original reminders of Waukesha's 19th century springs and resort era. A century ago, Waukesha was known as "Spring City" becau…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOMF_courthouse-square_Waukesha-WI.html
This site has been used for County purposes since Waukesha county was created (1846). Site of first courthouse (built 1846-1849), jail (1847) & office building (1860). New limestone Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse built on same site (1893). Ne…