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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/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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS68_weber-brewery_Waukesha-WI.html
In 1857, Henry Meyer opened a brewery on this spot. In 1862, the bankrupt brewery was sold to Stephen Weber. The new brewery remained part of the Weber family until 1958. During that time it was known as "West Hill Brewery," "Bethesda Brewery," "W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOMI_moor-mud-baths-hotel_Waukesha-WI.html
John Weber purchased this property with its black "moor" earth and a spring in 1899. The hotel, patterned after European spas, and the springhouse opened in 1911. Spring water and warm mud baths, promoted as therapeutic, were available at the hote…