Page 86 – Wisconsin Life

Open a bottle from the old Cassel Soda Company in White Fish Bay and discover the story of resorts and urbanization in early 20th century Wisconsin. The soda bottle was sold by the Cassel Soda Company in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, in the early 1900s.

The Beauty Of A Quirky Roadside Rest Stop
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The Beauty Of A Quirky Roadside Rest Stop

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The Beauty Of A Quirky Roadside Rest Stop

Rest stops are a necessity of road trips. There are the recognizable chain restaurants and gas stations, of course. But writer Catherine Jagoe prefers a different type of stop for what it tells her about the area.

Summerfest, 1930s-Style
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Summerfest, 1930s-Style

Culture & History

Summerfest, 1930s-Style

The world’s largest music festival starts this week in Milwaukee. But while it may be the biggest, it isn’t Milwaukee’s first lakefront music festival. Historian John Gurda tells us about the unique celebration that entertained Milwaukeeans in the 1930s.

The “Experimental Dream Goth Pop” Of Madison Band Neens
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The “Experimental Dream Goth Pop” Of Madison Band Neens

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The “Experimental Dream Goth Pop” Of Madison Band Neens

Madison-based band Neens calls their music experimental dream goth pop. Singer Shane Quella formed the band after discovering the songwriting power of looping while in Arizona. “I never was that good at a certain instrument,” says Quella.

The Harley That Went To War
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The Harley That Went To War

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The Harley That Went To War

Lots of people love their Harleys. Frank Latta loved his motorcycle so much that he took it with him to war aboard the American submarine Lagarto during the Second World War.

The Joy Of Walking In The Rain
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The Joy Of Walking In The Rain

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The Joy Of Walking In The Rain

For some people, rain is the chance to hunker down indoors. For others, rain is something to enjoy outdoors. Crystal Chan grew up with a rain-loving mother who encouraged her kids not to come inside when the rain drops fell but to go outside.

The Magic Of Summer Berries
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The Magic Of Summer Berries

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The Magic Of Summer Berries

There are many things to love about summer. The best may be the berries – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries. Helene Phelps tells us about the summer berries that make her winters so much more bearable.

Musician Raphael Baez One Of First Mexicans To Call Milwaukee Home
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Musician Raphael Baez One Of First Mexicans To Call Milwaukee Home

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Musician Raphael Baez One Of First Mexicans To Call Milwaukee Home

Raphael Baez was one of the first Mexicans to call Milwaukee home. Trained as a classical musician in Mexico, Baez was recruited to come to the United States by the C.D.

Life On Shore For A Ship Captain’s Family
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Life On Shore For A Ship Captain’s Family

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Life On Shore For A Ship Captain’s Family

Ann Lewis grew up the daughter of a Great Lakes ship captain. Ships came in, ships went out – and with it, her father. “He was gone a lot, from March through November,” says Lewis.

The Explosive Art Of Stick Vega
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The Explosive Art Of Stick Vega

The Arts

The Explosive Art Of Stick Vega

Some people make art using paint; others draw. Artist Stick Vega uses gun powder to create pop art. He discovered the potential of gun powder in art while on a business trip in China where he saw the work of Cai Guo-Qiang, a contemporary Chinese painter.

Musician Anna Vogelzang Pushes Herself To New Songwriting Heights
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Musician Anna Vogelzang Pushes Herself To New Songwriting Heights

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Musician Anna Vogelzang Pushes Herself To New Songwriting Heights

This story is produced in collaboration with Set List, WPR’s home for new music. Discover more music from Set List here. Anna Vogelzang is a singer-songwriter with a big voice and a ukulele (among other instruments).

Cross Plains Man Realizes Dream To Create A Musical
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Cross Plains Man Realizes Dream To Create A Musical

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Cross Plains Man Realizes Dream To Create A Musical

Coffee is a popular source of morning energy to many people, but to musician Joe “Snare” Vosen, coffee represents more than just the inspiration to start the day. Vosen’s combined love of coffee, music and Wisconsin culture led him to write an entire musical about his favorite morning beverage, titled Caffeine Dreams.

One Man’s Ode To Bob Uecker
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One Man’s Ode To Bob Uecker

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One Man’s Ode To Bob Uecker

Bob Uecker is many things – a former baseball player, comedian, actor, and broadcaster. For Matt Wild, Bob Uecker is Milwaukee. He tell us what the Brewers icon means to him. There’s a picture, taken in 1964, of Bob Uecker playing a tuba.

Peace Corp Volunteer Brings Wisconsin To West Africa
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Peace Corp Volunteer Brings Wisconsin To West Africa

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Peace Corp Volunteer Brings Wisconsin To West Africa

Although she’s 4,000 miles from home, Bethany Woodson still feels very connected to Wisconsin while volunteering for the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso, a small country in West Africa. “I had some really inspiring professors [at UW-Waukesha], Woodson says.

Ultracycler Tries For Bike Records In 50 States
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Ultracycler Tries For Bike Records In 50 States

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Ultracycler Tries For Bike Records In 50 States

It was bike touring that sparked the ultracycling obsession in Kelsey Regan. “You just load a bunch of camping gear on your bike and start riding,” says Regan. “You go wherever you feel like going.”