1. In 1911, the world’s first hydroelectric power station went live in Appleton, Wisconsin. The plant was designed by a local paper mill worker, H.F. Rogers, and was capable of providing electricity to the mill and the entire city of Appleton.

2. On September 25, 1908, famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright began construction on his famous Taliesin estate in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Wright would spend the rest of his life designing and working on Taliesin, even after a fire destroyed part of the estate in 1914.

3. In 1975, the Green Bay Packers beat the San Diego Chargers 23-7 in a regular season game at Lambeau Field. The game marked the debut of new Packers QB Lynn Dickey, who threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns in his first start with the team.

4. September 25, 1972 was a historic day for women in Wisconsin, as the state’s first female judge was officially sworn in. Racine’s Mary M. Meuers became a municipal judge in the city, paving the way for future generations of women in the legal profession.

5. On September 25, 1883, a massive fire broke out in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, destroying much of the downtown area. Despite the devastation, the town was quickly rebuilt and still thrives today as a vibrant community along the Fox River.