Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Trees & Fish
Clip: Special | 7m 19s
Geography and resources influenced early settlement and economy of Manitowoc-Two Rivers.
The geography of a protected bay on Lake Michigan with natural river harbors created the setting for Native American and European settlement. A tremendous fishery and abundant forestlands gave the first settlers an early foothold in the commercial economy, which included fishing, lumber harvesting, sawmills and leather tanning. (Part 2/8)
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Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Trees & Fish
Clip: Special | 7m 19s
The geography of a protected bay on Lake Michigan with natural river harbors created the setting for Native American and European settlement. A tremendous fishery and abundant forestlands gave the first settlers an early foothold in the commercial economy, which included fishing, lumber harvesting, sawmills and leather tanning. (Part 2/8)
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Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Home Front
The area's industries made many contributions to the war effort, including submarines. (6m 51s)
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Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Making Headlines
Manitowoc - Two Rivers becomes the biggest supplier of wooden type in the nation. (8m 3s)
Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Schooners & Steamers
With Lake Michigan being the main transportation route, maritime industry grew rapidly. (7m 54s)
Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Vits' College of Aluminum Knowledge
The aluminum manufacturing era starts with the efforts of Joseph Koenig and Henry Vit. (7m 53s)
Manitowoc and Two Rivers strive to meet the challenges of today's new global market. (9m 4s)
Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Wreck & Rescue
One of the first Life Saving Service stations on the Great Lakes was built at Two Rivers. (6m 24s)
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