The Great Hygeia Spring War

The Wisconsin History Unlocked Podcast is back!Today, we are joined by guest John Schoenknect, an expert on Waukesha history and author of the book "The Great Waukesha Springs Era 1868-1914".During the height of Waukesha as the "Saratoga of the West", the planners at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition wanted water from the village piped to Chicago for the fairgoers. However, this caused much controversy for the residents of Waukesha, leading to court battles and confrontations between both sides.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked