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22 a mile, giving a fall of twenty feet. The entire length of these rapids on the north is ISiid out in town lots, consist¬ ing of three plats; the uppermost is called Martin, the the middle one Appleton, and the lower one Lawesburgh. These towns have all enjoyed an unprecedented growth in population and buildings since their creation, Martin (known better as ^' The Chute,") is at the falls, and has made considerable progress in setting up hydraulic works, in the shape of saw-mill§, lath and planing machines, turning lathes, &c. It has a large and commodious hotel, and an enterpris¬ ing community of citizens. Appleton, half a mile below, however, is the centre of business—the nucleus of trade at these points; which advantage, her position to the con¬ trary, all other things equal, will enable her to maintain. There is but one interest in the two lower towns with the citizens; they are identical, Lawesburgh has the advan¬ tage of beauty of situation. Appleton has that of com¬ mand of business and capital. In fact, the two plats are but one town, and nothing but diversity of proprietary interests has or can create any other than harmonious feelings among their citizens. The water-power here is not as easily improved as at the falls; consequently, in this particular, it is not so far advanced; works are, however, in progress, which will create one of the most approachable and extensive water- powers in the State. Amos A, Lawrence, of Boston, is the proprietor of Ap¬ pleton, and is liberal in his outlay of capital for its advanc- ment. The Lawrence University, to which Mr, L. do¬ nated the handsome sum of #10,000, is located at this point. The academic building for the use of this institu¬ tion is completed, and is a creditable structure. Its di¬ mensions are about 100 by 30 feet, four stories high, and
Object Description
Page Title | The emigrant's hand book, and guide to Wisconsin |
Author | Freeman, Samuel |
Place of Publication | Milwaukee |
Source Publisher | Sentinel and Gazette Power Press Print. |
Source Creation Date | 1851 |
Language | English |
Digital Format | XML |
Electronic Publisher | Wisconsin Historical Society |
Rights | We believe that online reproduction of this material is permitted because its copyright protection has lapsed or because sharing it here for non-profit educational purposes complies with the Fair Use provisions of the U.S. Copyright Law. Teachers and students are generally free to reproduce pages for nonprofit classroom use. For advice about other uses, or if you believe that you possess copyright to some of this material, please contact us at asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org. |
Electronic Publication Date | 2005 |
Digital Identifier | TP067000 |
Description | Samuel Freeman published this popular guide to Wisconsin in 1851. Though ostensibly covering the entire state, the book focuses primarily on the economic conditions and potential of Milwaukee |
Owner | Wisconsin Historical Society Library |
Format | Text |
Recommended Citation | Freeman, Samuel. The emigrant's hand book, and guide to Wisconsin : comprising information respecting agricultural and manufacturing employment, wages, climate, population &c; sketch of Milwaukee ... (Milwaukee : Sentinel and Gazette power press print, 1851); online facsimile at http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=67 |
Document Number | TP067 |
Size | 148 p. ; 23 cm. |
URL | http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=67 |
Owner Collection | Rare Book Collection |
Owner Object ID | F586 .F85 |
County | Brown County; Calumet County; Columbia County; Crawford County; Dane County; Sawyer County; Dodge County; Fond du Lac County; Grant County; Green County; Iowa County; Jefferson County; Kenosha County; Lafayette County; Manitowoc County; Marquette County; Milwaukee County; Outagamie County; Racine County; Rock County; Saint Croix County; Sauk County; Sheboygan County; Walworth County; Washington County; Waukesha County; Winnebago County |
City | Appleton; Beloit; De Pere; Green Bay; Janesville; Kaukauna; Kenosha; Madison; Manitowoc; Menasha; Milwaukee; Neenah; Pardeeville; Racine; Sheboygan |
State/Province | Wisconsin |
Race and Ethnicity | Native Americans |
Sub-Topic | Mid-19th century Immigration |
Event Date | 1850; 1851 |
Event Years | 1850-1851 |
Climate | High temperature; Low temperature; Rain; Weather |
Economics | Business; Labor unions |
Education | Schools; Universities and colleges; University of Wisconsin |
Food Industry and Trade | Flour mills |
Intellectual Life | Newspapers |
Land Use | Cities and towns |
Occupations | Pioneers |
Religion | Church buildings; Religion |
Social Relations | Emigration and immigration |
Topography | Islands; Lakes; Prairie; Rivers |
Transportation | Cargo ships; Railroads; Sailing ships; Ships; Steamboats |
Manufacturing and Industry | Manual work |
Service Industries | Hotels |
Type | Text |
Description
Page Title | Page 22 |
Author | Freeman, Samuel |
Place of Publication | Milwaukee |
Source Publisher | Sentinel and Gazette Power Press Print. |
Source Creation Date | 1851 |
Language | English |
Digital Format | JPG |
Electronic Publisher | Wisconsin Historical Society |
Rights | We believe that online reproduction of this material is permitted because its copyright protection has lapsed or because sharing it here for non-profit educational purposes complies with the Fair Use provisions of the U.S. Copyright Law. Teachers and students are generally free to reproduce pages for nonprofit classroom use. For advice about other uses, or if you believe that you possess copyright to some of this material, please contact us at asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org. |
Electronic Publication Date | 2005 |
Digital Identifier | TP067022 |
Owner | Wisconsin Historical Society Library |
Format | Text |
Size | 23 cm. |
Owner Collection | Rare Book Collection |
Owner Object ID | F586 .F85 |
Full Text | 22 a mile, giving a fall of twenty feet. The entire length of these rapids on the north is ISiid out in town lots, consist¬ ing of three plats; the uppermost is called Martin, the the middle one Appleton, and the lower one Lawesburgh. These towns have all enjoyed an unprecedented growth in population and buildings since their creation, Martin (known better as ^' The Chute") is at the falls, and has made considerable progress in setting up hydraulic works, in the shape of saw-mill§, lath and planing machines, turning lathes, &c. It has a large and commodious hotel, and an enterpris¬ ing community of citizens. Appleton, half a mile below, however, is the centre of business—the nucleus of trade at these points; which advantage, her position to the con¬ trary, all other things equal, will enable her to maintain. There is but one interest in the two lower towns with the citizens; they are identical, Lawesburgh has the advan¬ tage of beauty of situation. Appleton has that of com¬ mand of business and capital. In fact, the two plats are but one town, and nothing but diversity of proprietary interests has or can create any other than harmonious feelings among their citizens. The water-power here is not as easily improved as at the falls; consequently, in this particular, it is not so far advanced; works are, however, in progress, which will create one of the most approachable and extensive water- powers in the State. Amos A, Lawrence, of Boston, is the proprietor of Ap¬ pleton, and is liberal in his outlay of capital for its advanc- ment. The Lawrence University, to which Mr, L. do¬ nated the handsome sum of #10,000, is located at this point. The academic building for the use of this institu¬ tion is completed, and is a creditable structure. Its di¬ mensions are about 100 by 30 feet, four stories high, and |
Event Date | 1850; 1851 |
Event Years | 1850-1851 |
Type | Text |