[PDF] The Wpa Guide To Wisconsin eBook

Author : Federal Writers' Project
Publisher : Trinity University Press
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 19,93 MB
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : History
ISBN : 1595342478

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During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors—many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures—were commissioned to write these important books. John Steinbeck, Saul Bellow, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ralph Ellison are among the more than 6,000 writers, editors, historians, and researchers who documented this celebration of local histories. Photographs, drawings, driving tours, detailed descriptions of towns, and rich cultural details exhibit each state’s unique flavor. America’s Dairyland is well represented in the WPA Guide to Wisconsin. Essays on the Badger State’s vital industries—including agriculture, lumber, and dairy—are included as well as an important look at the labor movement of the 1930s. From the Northern Highland and Lake Superior to the Driftless Area and the Eastern Ridges and Lowlands, the states unique geography is also photographically documented.

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Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 26,84 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780873515535

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A historical travel guide, produced by the Works Progress Administration, furnishes a lively snapshot of 1930s Wisconsin, offering essays on the Badger State's history, architecture, arts, folklore, geology, industry, and people, as well as a series of city tours and itineraries that take travelers to many off-the-beaten-path locales. Reprint.

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Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society Press
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 10,42 MB
Release : 1985
Category : History
ISBN : 9780873511858

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Describes the history and culture of Minnesota, surveys the state's sights and attractions, and suggests tours through the state

Author : Mollie Boutell-Butler
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 37,80 MB
Release : 2009-12-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1581578253

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With city sophistication and small-town charm, Wisconsin offers much more than cheese! From Milwaukee’s ethnic festivals to Green Bay Packers games to spectacular scenic drives through Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; from the boisterous water parks of the Dells to the tranquil beauty of cranberry marshes in autumn, author Mollie Boutell-Butler introduces you to a friendly and interesting state with an abundance of traditions and attractions. No other guidebook on Wisconsin is as comprehensive, none as passionate about all the riches nestled between Lakes Michigan and Superior. In these pages you’ll find detailed information on lodging and dining options—including where to find native dishes like kringle and booyah—in places where tourists congregate and places where they don’t; you’ll go up the coastline to the lighthouses, cherry orchards, and antiques markets of Door County; stroll through the offbeat shops and restaurants of Madison; and head inland, where over 1,200 miles of bicycle paths weave among 15,000 glacial lakes. There’s a greater variety of amusements in the Badger State than you ever imagined. Helpful icons make it easy to locate places of extra value, gay-friendly establishments, wi-fi hotspots, family-friendly activities, and lodgings that welcome pets. Regional and city maps cover everything from Green Bay to the expansive forests and Native American reservations of the Northwoods. An alphabetical What’s Where section provides essential facts and figures and simplifies trip planning and getting around. All the information you need to have a great time in Wisconsin is right here!

Author : John D. Buenker
Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 29,22 MB
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0870207431

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What would it be like to take an intensive tour of Milwaukee as it was during the late 1930s—at the confluence of the Great Depression, the New Deal, and the run-up to World War II? That is precisely what the participants in the Federal Writers Project did while researching their Guide to Milwaukee. The fruits of their labors were ready for publication by 1940, but for a number of reasons the finished product never saw the light of day—until now. Fortunately, the manuscript has been carefully preserved in the Wisconsin Historical Society Archives . Seventy-five years after the work’s completion, the Wisconsin Historical Society Press and historian John D. Buenker present this guide—now serving as a time machine, ready to transport readers back to the Milwaukee of the 1930s, neighborhood by neighborhood, building by building. Much more than a nostalgic snapshot, the book examines Milwaukee’s history from its earliest days to 1940. Buenker’s thoughtful introduction provides historical context, detailing the FWP’s development of this guide, as well as Milwaukee’s political climate leading up to, and during, the 1930s. Next, essays on thirteen "areas," ranging from Civic Center to Bay View, delve deeper into the geography, economy, and culture of old Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, and simulated auto tours take readers to locales still familiar today, exploring the city’s most celebrated landmarks and institutions. With a calendar of annual events and a list of public services and institutions, plus dozens of photographs from the era, Milwaukee in the 1930s provides a unique record of a pre–World War II American city.

Author : Mollie Boutell-Butler
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 23,55 MB
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1581575025

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With city sophistication and small-town charm, Wisconsin offers much more than cheese! No other guidebook on Wisconsin is as comprehensive or as passionate about all the riches nestled between Lakes Michigan and Superior. As with all Explorer's Guides, within these pages you'll find detailed information about lodging and dining options—including where to find native dishes like kringle and booyah—in the tourist hotspots and the rural escapes. You'll go up the coastline to the lighthouses, cherry orchards, and antiques markets of Door County; stroll through the offbeat shops and restaurants of Madison; and head inland where over 1,200 miles of bicycle paths and hiking trails weave among 15,000 glacial lakes. From Milwaukee's ethnic festivals to Green Bay Packers games, spectacular scenic drives through Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to the water parks of the Dells, with this indispensable guide, all the information you need to have a great time in Wisconsin is right here!

Author : Tracy Will
Publisher : Compass America Guides
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 15,35 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Wisconsin
ISBN : 9781878867445

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"A comprehensive guide to the state, which serves as a valuable, enlightening history text as well as a well-rounded guide." -- "Wisconsin State Journal"Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting. ? Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival images ? Topical essays and literary extracts ? Detailed color maps ? Great ideas for things to see and do ? Capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants