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WHTS: Manitowoc
Introduction
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Manitowoc-Two Rivers follows the evolution of two cities whose culture, commerce and leisure have been shaped by Lake Michigan.
First aired: July 06, 2009
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WHTS: Manitowoc
Trees & Fish
The geography of a protected bay on Lake Michigan with natural river harbors created the setting for Native American and European settlement.
First aired: July 06, 2009
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WHTS: Manitowoc
Schooners & Steamers
Railroads came late to Manitowoc and Two Rivers, and early roads were poor. So almost everything came and went by lake boat.
First aired: July 06, 2009
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WHTS: Manitowoc
Wreck & Rescue
With Lake Michigan storms battering apart many boats, a U.S. Life Saving Service was established.
First aired: July 06, 2009
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WHTS: Manitowoc
Making Headlines
As the frontier expanded westward, skilled woodworker and mechanic J.E. Hamilton stumbled upon a need for large wooden type used in print shops.
First aired: July 06, 2009
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WHTS: Manitowoc
Vit's College of Aluminum Knowledge
After seeing the popularity of aluminum novelties, Joseph Koenig set up a shop in a and began to manufacture combs from this little-known "mystery metal."
First aired: July 06, 2009
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WHTS: Manitowoc
Wisconsin Public Television
Manitowoc and Two Rivers, like many Wisconsin cities, retooled for the World War II home front effort.
First aired: July 06, 2009
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WHTS: Manitowoc
Waves
New industries using the area's skilled labor force are adapting to new needs for green industries, building wind towers and energy efficient lighting.
First aired: July 06, 2009
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WHTS: The History Keepers
The History Keepers: Introduction
First aired: October 23, 2008
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WHTS: The History Keepers
The History Keepers: 1899, Brown County Historical Society
First aired: October 23, 2008
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