Cooper Built in 1893 Named For: Peter Cooper (Feb 12, 1791 – April 4, 1883) was an American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and politician. He designed and built the first American... The post Historic Schools – Cooper appeared first on Douglas County Historical Society.| Douglas County Historical Society
Blaine Built in 1893 Named For: James G. Blaine (Jan 31, 1830 – Jan 27, 1893), an American statesman who represented Maine in the U.S. House of Representatives and later... The post Historic Schools – Blaine appeared first on Douglas County Historical Society.| Douglas County Historical Society
Nelson Dewey Built in 1888 Named For: Nelson Webster Dewey (Dec 19, 1813 – July 21, 1889) An American pioneer, lawyer, and politician. First Governor of the State of Wisconsin.... The post Historic Schools – Nelson Dewey appeared first on Douglas County Historical Society.| Douglas County Historical Society
Carpenter Built in 1888 First of the Brick Schools Named For: Matthew Hale Carpenter (Dec 22, 1824 – Feb 24, 1881), and American attorney and U.S. Senator representing the state... The post Historic Schools – Carpenter appeared first on Douglas County Historical Society.| Douglas County Historical Society
Virtual tour of Superior's historic schools (1880's - 1920's). Thanks to DCHS staff, volunteers, and members of other organizations for putting together this great online exhibit The post Historic Schools of Superior appeared first on Douglas County Historical Society.| Douglas County Historical Society
Howe Built in 1893 Named For: Timothy O. Howe – a member of the U.S. Senate, representing the state of Wisconsin. Howe lost is senate seat in 1879 to fellow... The post Historic Schools – Howe appeared first on Douglas County Historical Society.| Douglas County Historical Society
West Superior Built in 1884 Opening: In November of 1884, the foundation was laid for the first school building in what was then called West Superior on the northwest corner... The post Historic Schools – West Superior appeared first on Douglas County Historical Society.| Douglas County Historical Society
Franklin Built in 1905 Named For: Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a writer, printer, statesman, inventor, and scientist. As a scientist,... The post Historic Schools – Franklin appeared first on Douglas County Historical Society.| Douglas County Historical Society
Lincoln Built in 1893 Named For: President Abraham Lincoln, an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 – 1865. Lincoln was... The post Historic Schools – Lincoln appeared first on Douglas County Historical Society.| Douglas County Historical Society
Ericsson Built in 1893 Named For: John Ericsson (July 31, 1803 – Mar 8, 1889), A Swedish-American inventor. His work included design and building of the USS Monitor, a novel...| Douglas County Historical Society
Historical Society - Douglas County, Wisconsin. Includes Superior and surrounding area. Preserving history and sharing our stories. est. 1854| Douglas County Historical Society
Preserving the history of Douglas County and sharing our stories. Established September 1854 The Douglas County Historical Society can trace its roots back to September of 1854. At that time...| Douglas County Historical Society