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      Byron Kilbourn and the Development of Milwaukee

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      Written by two Milwaukee County historians, Goodwin Berquist and Paul C. Bowers, Jr, this full-length biography of one of Milwaukee's founding fathers follows Byron Kilbourn from his boyhood home in Ohio to Wisconsin.
      Maker: Milwaukee County Historical Society
      SKU: 9780938076155
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      Goodwin Berquist and Paul C. Bowers

      Summary

      The first full-length biography of one of Milwaukee's founding fathers, this carefully researched volume follows Byron Kilbourn from his boyhood home in Ohio to Wisconsin where he served as a surveyor. The book describes his competitive relations with Solomon Juneau and George Walker as he developed the land west of the Milwaukee River.

      Goodwin Berquist and Paul C. Bowers, Jr. are Milwaukee County historians. 

      Published by the Milwaukee Historical Society. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

      Author

      Goodwin Berquist and Paul C. Bowers

      Summary

      The first full-length biography of one of Milwaukee's founding fathers, this carefully researched volume follows Byron Kilbourn from his boyhood home in Ohio to Wisconsin where he served as a surveyor. The book describes his competitive relations with Solomon Juneau and George Walker as he developed the land west of the Milwaukee River.

      Goodwin Berquist and Paul C. Bowers, Jr. are Milwaukee County historians. 

      Published by the Milwaukee Historical Society. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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      PublisherMilwaukee Historical Society Press
      ISBN Number

      978-0-938076-15-5

      Publication Year2001
      Page Count204
      Illustrations36 B&W photos and 5 maps
      Format/BindingPaperback
      Trim Size9 x 6 inches

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      Products specifications
      Details
      PublisherMilwaukee Historical Society Press
      ISBN Number

      978-0-938076-15-5

      Publication Year2001
      Page Count204
      Illustrations36 B&W photos and 5 maps
      Format/BindingPaperback
      Trim Size9 x 6 inches
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