Saturday, June 26, 2010

Historical SOOC #3

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I've been to Ripon, Wisconsin several times before, but just now noticed this little historical spot.  Who knew that Ripon's claim to fame was being the birthplace of the Republican Party?

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I snapped these photos with my cell phone, and I remember to not touch them in any way, except to resize for here. :0)

Murrieta365

11 comments:

  1. Isn't it funny that we can drive by the spot day after day and never realize exactly what that historical sign says? I need to take the time to STOP and READ the signs!

    Thanks for pointing this out to me Lisa!!

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  2. An interesting collection of photos! I especially love the 3rd photo of the cute white building! It almost looks like a village chapel!

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  3. Lisa,
    So interesting!! I've been there before, too (Ripon), and new knew this. Hmmm....and here I thought they were famous for cookies...

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  4. The whole "birthplace" thing just conjures up odd images for me!

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  5. I didn't even know there was a birthplace to the Repulican party...how interesting...thanks for sharing!

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  6. Wow very interesting facts...never knew any of it. Thanks for sharing such great photos and info.

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  7. Ha, I'm going to show this to Bob, he's the Republican. We have one of those mixed marriages.

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  8. Very informative entry. Now I would tell everybody that there is a birthplace of Republican party. And I am Republican too haha. Happy Sunday!


    Little Barn

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  9. How interesting that it started as a reaction to slavery! I didn't know that.

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  10. Ha! I grew up very close to there! Ripon is famous for Rippin' Good Cookies (be sure to tour the plant and get free cookies!), and the place you photographed.

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  11. It's always good to get a little history lesson ... I feel smarter already!

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