HMI Historical Calendar for 2007

       

Did you know the University of Wisconsin held it's first classes in 1850? That Lakes Monona & Mendota were named in 1855? That workers arrived to erect the first State Capitol in 1837? These facts and over one hundred more are commemorated on the calendar.

Each month is illustrated with a historic photo of Madison, including a 1904 view of the Capitol after the fire, The Central fire station at 18 S. Webster St. in 1910, A 1900 view of the Centennial Fountain in the Capitol Park, And the Old Governor's Residence…

The calendar is available at local bookstores for $8, or you can order directly from HMI.