A museum curator takes us through the history of railroads in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to the author of a book all about the cultural role of ice.
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WHYsconsin: History of railroads, beginning of Rails-To-Trails
A museum curator and a director with Rails-To-Trails help answer two WHYsconsin questions about the history of railroads in Wisconsin and the creation of Rails-To-Trails within the state.
This segment was inspired by audience questions as part of the WHYsconsin project. Submit your question at wpr.org/WHYsconsin and we might answer it in a future story.
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Think you know about ice?
A writer on history and the environment explains how ice transformed American culture.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Eric Oberg Guest
- Daniel Liedtke Guest
- Amy Brady Guest
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