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View of the Dam
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Photographic postcard view across a stream toward a dam and adjoining building. There appears to be a silo behind the tree on the left. Caption reads: "View of the Dam, Big Falls, Wisconsin."
circa 1910-1919
Northern Photo Company, Wausau, Wisconsin
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Dam and Power House from Up Stream
circa 1910-1919
Slightly elevated view of the dam and power house from across the Wisconsin River. Caption reads: "Dam and Power House from Up Stream, Kilbourne [sic], Wis."
Main Street Big Falls
circa 1910-1919
Photographic postcard view down center of unpaved street in the central business district of a rural community. On the left is a general store, and on the right the Big Falls House boarding house. ...
Woolen Mill Dam
circa 1910-1919
Photographic postcard view of the Woolen Mill Dam. Several dwellings are in the distance. Caption reads: "Woolen Mill Dam, Cedarburg, Wis."
Tyler Falls
circa 1910-1919
View of water streaming down the rock and tree-lined Tyler Falls. A white walk bridge is in the background.
Como Falls, near La Crosse, Wis.
circa 1910-1919
View across Como Falls. Bluffs are in the background on the right.
High Falls Power Plant
July 24, 1910
View of a power plant and dam on the Fox River. Caption reads: "High Falls Power Plant."
