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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Historical Figures
Some of the men and women who have been important figures in the history of Milwaukee are profiled here. Read about early political leaders, individuals who helped develop Milwaukee's urban infrastructures and businesses, and women who...
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Edward P. Allis (1824 1889)
Edward P. Allis was a major manufacturer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the 1800s. His plants employed over 1200 people by 1889 when he died. He had progressive ideas and was known for his fair treatment of his employees.