The Grand Hotel

Opened in 1880

In September of 1880 a new adobe structure, the Grand Hotel, opened for business. It boasted all the luxury and comfort that 1880 had to offer. It displayed Brussels carpets, a black walnut baluster, walnut furniture and rare ...

Chicago and North Western 9933

1950 RDC-1 Rail Diesel Car

The self-propelled Rail Diesel Car (RDC) was introduced in 1949 as a low-cost alternative for branchline and commuter runs, available in five combinations of coach seating and baggage and mail space. Power was provided by two ...

The Winter Line

The Battle of Fredericksburg

The months following the Battle of Fredericksburg brought a temporary halt to the fighting in Virginia, but not to the digging. Throughout the winter of 1862-1863 Confederate troops constructed nearly thirty miles of earthworks along the south ...

William Luther Sibert Major General U.S. Army (Ret.)

1860-1935

This is the site of the family home of Gadsden native General William Luther Sibert who played a major role in the construction of the Panama Canal. While serving in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, he was appointed chief ...

Alameda Terminus of the 1st Transcontinental Railroad

[Center and Main Marker:]

This plaque marks the terminus of the First Transcontinental Passenger train that started in New York City and terminated at Alameda Point Pier On September 6, 1869.

Erected by the U.S. Naval Air Station, Alameda in cooperation ...

Confederate Earthworks

The Battle of Fredericksburg

Twisting through the woods one hundred yards ahead of you are two well-preserved lines of earthworks constructed by Confederate forces in the winter of 1862-1863. General Robert E. Lee had ordered his troops to build the ...

Baileys Harbor Lower Range Light

This lower rangelight and the upper rangelight residence, 950 feet inland, were built by the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1869. The upper rangelight also served as the lighthouse keepers residence and is 15 feet taller than the lower tower. this ...

Riverside Farm

The original portion of this farm house dates to the 18th centry. In 1851 it was purchased by Nathaniel DuBois who added and remodeled into the Greek Revival style. The Phelps family acquired the farm in 1922.

Marker is on ...

Bryan Bartlett Starr

"Bart" No. 15

Quarterback 1956 to 1971

Head Coach 1975 to 1983

6 Conference Championships

5 Nfl Championships

Pro Bowl Team 1961,62,63,67

All Pro Selection 1961,62,64,66

MVP Super Bowl 1

MVP Super Bowl 2

NFL MVP 1966

Elected to Pro Football

Hall of Fame 1977

One of the most reknowned champions

& ...

The Spirit of the Northwest

This statue, designed by Suamico native, Sydney Bedore, and dedicated on June 10, 1931 with Governor Phillip Lafollette among the speakers, represents a Fox Indian, Claude Allouez and Nicholas Perrot.

Native Americans lived in Wisconsin for about ten thousand years before ...