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Wisconsin History

15 Fascinating Vintage Photos From Wisconsin's Past

By Laura | Published May 22, 2015

Did you know that Wisconsin is the nation’s oldest state west of the Appalachians? There’s been a lot of history here, and lots of changes–even though it seems like time can stand still. Let’s take a trip down Memory Lane to see what Wisconsin looked like back in the good old days.

1. The original Ringling Brothers clowns. Somehow more terrifying than clowns today. 🙁

2. This is a picture of the Ridgeland Supply Company Store in Dunn County, Wisconsin circa 1900.

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3. Looking over Lake Michigan at Peninsula State Park in 1940.

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4. Train carrying lumber through Mercer, Wisconsin--circa 1937.

5. First National Bank Building in Milwaukee in 1965.

6. Men sitting at a campfire along Turtle Creek in 1936.

7. A woman is loading alewife into a net in Oconto County circa 1972.

8. Farming in Star Valley around 1941.

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9. Enjoying the Millers' Mass Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin circa 1906.

10. Milwaukee County Stadium back in 1960.

11. Lady water skiing on Lake Mendota in 1950.

12. View of 999 S. Park Street in Madison circa 1930.

13. Boy reading the comics on the steps of the Milwaukee public library, circa 1940.

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14. The University of Wisconsin marching band spelling out "Father" in 1949.

15. Union Soldier from Kenosha in the 1860s.

Have some awesome vintage photos of Wisconsin (or your family enjoying Wisconsin through the years?) Be sure to share in the comments.

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