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Elevated View of Town
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Elevated view over rooftops of town. Handwritten message reads: "Arrived here today 4 p.m. Will work at mines about 2 miles from here. Expect to go to Platteville the last of this week. The scenery is very pretty around here. Harry."
1905
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1905 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Mining Operations
1915
Elevated view of mining operations. Caption reads: "'A Busy Corner' of Platteville."
Trinity Episcopal Church
1864
Slightly elevated view across grounds towards the Trinity Episcopal Church, built in 1864.
Main Street
1905
View looking down center of Main Street, with horse-drawn vehicles. Caption reads: "On Main Street, Platteville, Wis."
Elevated View of Town
1905
Elevated view of town. Caption reads: "Bird's-Eye View, Phillips, Wis."
Main Street
1907
Elevated view of Main Street. Crowds line the sidewalks, and horse drawn vehicles and people are moving down the street.
Wisconsin State College
1957
A view of Royce Hall at the Wisconsin State College at Platteville.
