RACINE, WI: Early Days at Racine, Wisconsin, Intended as a Response or as Emendations to a Part of Hon Chas E Dyer's Address Before the Old Settlers Society (Softcover)
1872. 23p
The document provides an account of the early days of Racine, Wisconsin, focusing on the experiences of settlers as they established their community and navigated land claims. It critiques inaccuracies in a pamphlet by the Old Settlers’ Society, offering corrections and additional historical context. Key highlights include the establishment of the first newspaper, significant events like the arrival of the schooner "Boston," and the introduction of the first church bell, all of which contributed to Racine's development in the 1830s and 1840s.