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Zenas Gurley

In 1850, Zenas Gurley settled with his family in this area. His charisma and leadership drew other devout families to this area after he broke with Brigham Young because of his polygamy practices....

In 1850, Zenas Gurley settled with his family in this area. His charisma and leadership drew other devout families to this area after he broke with Brigham Young because of his polygamy...

  • blanchardville
  • wisconsin
  • lafayette county
  • iowa county
  • mormons
  • reorganized ...

Zarahemla – Predecessor of Blanchardville

In 1843, the Cline and Newkirk families arrived in the area followed by the Wildermuths in 1846. All were related by marriage and drawn here by fertile land and the Pecatonica River. Disillusion...

In 1843, the Cline and Newkirk families arrived in the area followed by the Wildermuths in 1846. All were related by marriage and drawn here by fertile land and the Pecatonica River. Disillusion...

  • wisconsin
  • blanchardville
  • mormons
  • reorganized ...
  • lafayette county
  • iowa county

John Minix

THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF BLUE MOUND WAS CONSERVED AND ENHANCED BY THE VISION AND UNTIRING EFFORTS OF JOHN MINIXWHO MADE THIS OUTSTANDING FEATURE OF WISCONSIN ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AS A RECREATION...

THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF BLUE MOUND WAS CONSERVED AND ENHANCED BY THE VISION AND UNTIRING EFFORTS OF JOHN MINIXWHO MADE THIS OUTSTANDING FEATURE OF WISCONSIN ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AS A...

  • wisconsin
  • park
  • minix

Four Young Americans Died Serving Their Country in the Thanksgiving Weekend Accident

IN THE LATE HOURS OF NOVEMBER 25, 1944 A C-47 ARMY CARGO PLANE EN ROUTE FROM CHICAGO TO MINNEAPOLIS CRASHED INTO BLUE MOUND 400 - 500 FEET NORTH OF THIS MONUMENT. THE PLANE HAD ENCOUNTERED A...

IN THE LATE HOURS OF NOVEMBER 25, 1944 A C-47 ARMY CARGO PLANE EN ROUTE FROM CHICAGO TO MINNEAPOLIS CRASHED INTO BLUE MOUND 400 - 500 FEET NORTH OF THIS MONUMENT. THE PLANE HAD ENCOUNTERED A...

  • wisconsin
  • blue mount c-47
  • thanksgiving

Jacobs House I

Submitted by @margoheston

Submitted by @margoheston

  • usonia
  • frank lloyd wright

The Henry Quadrangle

THE HENRY QUADRANGLE  IN RECOGNITION OF THE PIONEER SERVICES OF  DEAN WILLIAM ARNON HENRY  TO THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF AGRICULTURE IN THIS UNIVERSITY, THE STATE, AND THE NATION FROM 1880 TO...

THE HENRY QUADRANGLE  IN RECOGNITION OF THE PIONEER SERVICES OF  DEAN WILLIAM ARNON HENRY  TO THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF AGRICULTURE IN THIS UNIVERSITY, THE STATE, AND THE NATION FROM 1880...

  • madison
  • wisconsin
  • henry
  • oxford comma

Washington Grade and Orthopedic School

Washington Grade and Orthopedic School John Flad, Architect 1939 The Washington School is significant as a public works administration-funded school in the Art Moderne style by architect John...

Washington Grade and Orthopedic School John Flad, Architect 1939 The Washington School is significant as a public works administration- funded school in the Art Moderne style by architect John...

  • john flad
  • art moderne
  • madison
  • wisconsin

MONONA LAKE ASSEMBLY

MONONA LAKE ASSEMBLY NORMAL HALL D. R. JONES, ARCHITECT 1884 THIS PAVILION WAS BUILT AS A 450-SEAT LECTURE HALL FOR THE MONONA LAKE ASSEMBLY. ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL...

MONONA LAKE ASSEMBLY NORMAL HALL D. R. JONES, ARCHITECT 1884 THIS PAVILION WAS BUILT AS A 450-SEAT LECTURE HALL FOR THE MONONA LAKE ASSEMBLY. ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL...

    Covered Wagons

    IN MEMORY OF THE PIONEER MEN AND WOMEN WHO PASSED THIS WAY IN COVERED WAGONS ERECTED BY JOHN BELL CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Submitted by @sashadm

    IN MEMORY OF THE PIONEER MEN AND WOMEN WHO PASSED THIS WAY IN COVERED WAGONS ERECTED BY JOHN BELL CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Submitted by @sashadm

      Olin Terrace

      OLIN TERRACE Olin Terrace honors the memory of John Myers Olin (1851-1924). Mr. Olin was a U.W. Law professor and the president of, and driving force behind, the original Madison Park and Pleasure...

      OLIN TERRACE Olin Terrace honors the memory of John Myers Olin (1851-1924). Mr. Olin was a U.W. Law professor and the president of, and driving force behind, the original Madison Park and Pleasure...

      • university o...
      • madison
      • wisconsin

      In Memory Of The Pioneer Men and Women

      In memory of the pioneer men and women who passed this way in covered wagons 1830-1930 Erected by John Bell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1931   Submitted by David Kolenda

      In memory of the pioneer men and women who passed this way in covered wagons 1830-1930 Erected by John Bell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1931   Submitted by David Kolenda

      • pioneer
      • covered wagon
      • madison

      Madison Club

      Submitted by @sashadm

      Submitted by @sashadm

        AMERICAN EXCHANGE BANK

        AMERICAN EXCHANGE BANK 1871 SHIPMAN THIS ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL STYLE STRUCTURE, A DISTINGUISHED EXAMPLE OF ITS TYPE, WAS DESIGNED BY MADISON ARCHITECT STEPHEN VAUGHN SHIPMAN BUILT OF MADISON...

        AMERICAN EXCHANGE BANK 1871 SHIPMAN THIS ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL STYLE STRUCTURE, A DISTINGUISHED EXAMPLE OF ITS TYPE, WAS DESIGNED BY MADISON ARCHITECT STEPHEN VAUGHN SHIPMAN BUILT OF MADISON...

          Emily Thompson House

          EMILY THOMPSON HOUSE CIRCA 1872 Emily Torstensenseim immigrated to the United States from Norway with her parents at the age of four. When she grew up she married a fellow Norwegian immigrant, Ole...

          EMILY THOMPSON HOUSE CIRCA 1872 Emily Torstensenseim immigrated to the United States from Norway with her parents at the age of four. When she grew up she married a fellow Norwegian immigrant, Ole...