Swiss Impact in the Midwest

This book features 25 Swiss stories in the Midwest ranging from the first hand report of the Swiss Consul following the two years after the Great Chicago Fire, the arrival and work of the Sulzer brothers in Chicago, the Luzern Artist Atelier, and much more throughout the Midwest (including the early settlers in neighboring Wisconsin for example). The unique contribution of Swiss immigrants and descendants in the building of the United States is often overlooked, and this book will...
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This book features 25 Swiss stories in the Midwest ranging from the first hand report of the Swiss Consul following the two years after the Great Chicago Fire, the arrival and work of the Sulzer brothers in Chicago, the Luzern Artist Atelier, and much more throughout the Midwest (including the early settlers in neighboring Wisconsin for example). The unique contribution of Swiss immigrants and descendants in the building of the United States is often overlooked, and this book will ensure their stories remain alive and accessible.