
Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Intro
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Learn about the two cities, whose life was shaped by Lake Michigan.
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Manitowoc-Two Rivers follows the evolution of two cities whose culture, commerce and leisure have been shaped by Lake Michigan. (Part 1/8)
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Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Intro
Clip: Special | 1m 38s
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Manitowoc-Two Rivers follows the evolution of two cities whose culture, commerce and leisure have been shaped by Lake Michigan. (Part 1/8)
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Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Home Front
Clip: Special | 6m 51s | The area's industries made many contributions to the war effort, including submarines. (6m 51s)
Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Making Headlines
Clip: Special | 8m 3s | Manitowoc - Two Rivers becomes the biggest supplier of wooden type in the nation. (8m 3s)
Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Schooners & Steamers
Clip: Special | 7m 54s | With Lake Michigan being the main transportation route, maritime industry grew rapidly. (7m 54s)
Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Trees & Fish
Clip: Special | 7m 19s | Geography and resources influenced early settlement and economy of Manitowoc-Two Rivers. (7m 19s)
Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Vits' College of Aluminum Knowledge
Clip: Special | 7m 53s | The aluminum manufacturing era starts with the efforts of Joseph Koenig and Henry Vit. (7m 53s)
Clip: Special | 9m 4s | Manitowoc and Two Rivers strive to meet the challenges of today's new global market. (9m 4s)
Manitowoc-Two Rivers: Wreck & Rescue
Clip: Special | 6m 24s | One of the first Life Saving Service stations on the Great Lakes was built at Two Rivers. (6m 24s)
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