Wausau: On the Map
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A series of developments brought national recognition to Wausau.
A series of developments brought national recognition to Wausau through the years. The city played a role in the development of early commercial air travel and hosted a Civilian Conservation Corps camp to build the Rib Mountain ski area. The Fromm Bros. silver fox farm became an international fur success and creative Wausau Insurance advertising drew attention in print and on TV. (Part 3/6)
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Wausau: On the Map
Clip: Special | 13m 22s
A series of developments brought national recognition to Wausau through the years. The city played a role in the development of early commercial air travel and hosted a Civilian Conservation Corps camp to build the Rib Mountain ski area. The Fromm Bros. silver fox farm became an international fur success and creative Wausau Insurance advertising drew attention in print and on TV. (Part 3/6)
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Clip: Special | 7m 10s | Lasting traditions in Wausau's industries are important to the city's economy and culture. (7m 10s)
Clip: Special | 8m 28s | Hmong refugees after the Vietnam War became an important part of the Wausau community. (8m 28s)
Clip: Special | 8m 6s | A group of Wausau businessmen reinvested in the city to ensure its future. (8m 6s)
Clip: Special | 8m 39s | Wausau's community pride dates back to its earliest days. (8m 39s)
Wausau: White Pine and Water Power
Clip: Special | 7m 58s | Lumber milling at Big Bull Falls created the earliest Wausau settlement. (7m 58s)
Wausau: Wisconsin's First Homebuilt Airplane
Clip: Special | 1m 46s | Aviation historians Michael Goc & Robert Wylie tell the story of John Schwister's flight. (1m 46s)
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