Monthly Archives: April 2012

Legacy of John Plankinton

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Ruth Page Jones

After Plankinton’s death, the Merchants’ Association of Milwaukee predicted his legacy would last for generations when they proclaimed, upon his death, “Upon every side stand the substantial monuments of his public spirit, which shall endure when other generations shall walk … Continue reading →

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All Things Plankinton

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Ruth Page Jones

I am starting a new research project.  Born and raised in Plankinton, South Dakota, and now living in the Milwaukee area, I am on a mission to create the Plankinton history.  That includes John Plankinton, a wealthy business man and … Continue reading →

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