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View of Town

Date: 1900
Description: Dr. Jesse Rowley is driving the buggy on the road. Dr. Rowley was a co-founder of the Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Peopl...
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View from Reservoir Bluff

Date: 10 1905
Description: Elevated view from Reservoir Bluff to the east of the town. The bluffs of Iowa can be seen in the distance.
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View from Case's Block

Date: 1870
Description: One-half stereograph of town, elevated view looking northeast from Case's Block.
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Elevated View of Town from Bluff

Date: 1930
Description: Elevated view of the north side of town, from high on the bluff. Caption reads: "'Birdseye' No. End Prairie Du Chien, Wis."
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Town and St. Mary's Academy

Date: 1905
Description: View along curving railroad tracks towards town, with the river along the right. St. Mary's Academy is among trees in the center.
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Burlington Railroad Tracks

Date: 1918
Description: View of the Burlington Railroad tracks south of the city, near Campion College. Dwellings are across a field, and snow-covered bluffs are in the background...
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Warehouse

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior of warehouse, which was formerly a five story grain elevator. This building stood downstream from the Diamond Jo warehouse. A section of the Missi...
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Warehouse

Date: 1925
Description: Exterior of warehouse, said to be the remains of a five story grain elevator.
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Minnesota Street

Date: 1900
Description: View of Minnesota Street, with a view down the right sidewalk with houses and trees.
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Fort Crawford

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Description: Fort Crawford Hospital. Snow is on the ground.
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Fort Crawford

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Description: Fort Crawford Hospital. A historic marker is on the lawn in front.
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Fort Crawford

Date: 1936
Description: Ruins of old Fort Crawford.
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Dousman House Hotel

Date: 1930
Description: Dousman House Hotel, built in 1863 near the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad to provide accommodations for its patrons. View looking southeast near...
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Dousman House Hotel

Date: 1925
Description: The Dousman Hotel, built about 1862.
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Diamond Jo Warehouse

Date: 1953
Description: View from bridge over the river towards the Diamond Jo warehouse on the shoreline. Hills are in the distance.
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Diamond Jo Warehouse

Date: 1936
Description: Elevated view over the long roof of the Diamond Jo warehouse. The Mississippi River is on the left, with hills in the background.
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Diamond Jo Warehouse

Date: 1953
Description: Elevated view from bridge of the Diamond Jo warehouse along the Mississippi River shoreline.
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Diamond Jo Warehouse

Date: 1930
Description: View across railroad tracks towards the Diamond Jo warehouse. A bridge over the Mississippi River is in the background.
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Crawford County Court House

Date: 1906
Description: Crawford County Courthouse, built in 1875.
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Congregational Church, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Date: 1880
Description: Congregational church, organized in 1852.

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