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Artesian Well in Prairie du Chien

Date: 1880
Description: Elevated view of Artesian Well, located near the intersection of Wisconsin Street and South Minnesota Street (since renamed Wacouta). It was dubbed by some...
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The Great Artesian Fountain

Date: 1880
Description: Stereograph of the Artesian Well near the intersection of Wisconsin and Minnesota (later renamed Wacouta) Streets. The following is printed on the backside...
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St. Mary's Institute, St. Mary's College

Date: 1922
Description: View of St. Mary's Institute in 1872, and a view of St. Mary's College in 1922.
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D. Scanlon House

Date: 1930
Description: D. Scanlon house with small, enclosed porch, on N. Beaumont Street.
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North First Street

Date: 1931
Description: View from shoreline towards North First Street showing the Brisbois house (center).
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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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Villa Louis

Date: 1953
Description: Villa Louis, the mansion of Hercules Dousman.
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View from Brisbois Bluff

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view from Brisbois Bluff.
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View From Brisbois Bluff

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view from Brisbois Bluff of town, Mississippi River, and hills beyond.
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Villa Louis

Date: 1979
Description: Villa Louis, home of Hercules Dousman.
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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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View Looking Toward Old Diamond Jo Warehouse

Date: 1905
Description: View looking toward old Diamond Jo Warehouse, before the bridge was built. Caption reads: "Mississippi River and Prairie du Chien, Wis., from Iowa Side".
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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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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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View from Bluffs

Date: 1893
Description: View from the bluffs in or near McGregor, Iowa.
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View from Bluffs

Date: 1910
Description: View from the bluffs in or near McGregor, Iowa. A fence and trees are in the foreground.
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St. Mary's College

Date: 1920
Description: View of Our Lady's Tower at St. Mary's College. Caption reads: "Our Lady's Tower".
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St. Mary's Academy

Date: 1920
Description: View of the Marquette monument at St. Mary's Academy.

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