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Panoramic view of Fountain City, Buffalo Co., Wisconsin 1880
Map
This bird's-eye view map shows the buildings and streets of Fountain City as if viewed from above the Mississippi River. Paddle steamers and steamboats sail on the river, and bluffs are in the background. In the lower margin is a key to points of interest, including the public and Catholic schools, city hall, hotels, Eagle Brewery, Schuetzen Park, and churches. This version of the map is a black and white photocopy.
1880
Stoner, J. J. (artist)
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W01432W
WHi 12351
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Fountain City
1920
Elevated view of Fountain City with the Mississippi River in the background.
Fountain City as seen from the Mississippi River
1905
View of Fountain City from the Mississippi River. There is a steamer at the dock on the far shoreline. Hills in the background are reflected in the water.
View of Fountain City
1925
Caption reads: "Bird's Eye View of Fountain City, Wis. M-1255". Aerial view of town with the river on the right.
Eagle Bluff and Fountain City
circa 1890-1899
View across the Mississippi River of Eagle Bluff and Fountain City, with a man in the foreground. The steamer "U.S. Gen. Barnard" is at a landing and a rowboat is in the river.
