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Wisconsin 101: Yerkes Telescope And The Birthplace Of Astrophysics

The 40-inch refracting telescope at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, contains the world’s largest refracting lenses. Built in 1895, the telescope ...

Iconic Penguin Server Was Essential Party Piece

Produced by the West Bend Aluminum Company, the Penguin Hot and Cold Server was an essential cocktail party piece in ...

Wisconsin 101: Pillow Sham Celebrates Service In CCC

Created in 1933, Rose Mary Drab created a pillow sham to honor her brother Edward’s service in the Civilian Conservation Corps ...