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Gardens and Seashell Flower Ring

Date: 1950
Description: View looking down at a sundial and stone geese in a garden area with a seashell flower ring at the Dickeyville Grotto.
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Patriotic Shrine

Date: 1950
Description: View of the Patriotic Shrine on the grounds of the Dickeyville Grotto. The shrine, which was created by Father Matthias Wernerus in 1929-30, honors Columbu...
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Inside of Grotto

Date: 1929
Description: Interior view of the Dickeyville Grotto. Caption reads: "Inside of Grotto at Dickeyville, Wis." The following description is printed on the back of the pos...
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Fisherman's Shacks in Door County

Date: 1940
Description: Color enhanced postcard view of fisherman's shacks on the outlet of Logan's creek on the shore of Lake Michigan.
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Door County Wisconsin

Date: 1920
Description: Envelope cover. Inside are eighteen color enhanced photographic scenes from Door County, Wisconsin, including a short description of Door County features t...
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Moonlight on Half-Moon Lake

Date: 1940
Description: Colorized linen postcard of moonlight on Half-Moon Lake. Caption reads: "Moonlight on Half-Moon Lake, Eau Claire, Wis."
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County Court House

Date: 1920
Description: Eau Claire County Court House, built in 1873, with lawn and trees. Caption reads: "County Court House, Eau Claire, Wis." On the back it reads: "Wisconsin-I...
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Honey Bear Farm

Date: 1954
Description: Kodachrome postcard of the grounds and buildings of the Honey Bear Farm. A group of women walking along a pathway lined with flowers. Text on reverse reads...
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The "Spirit of the Northwest"

Date: 1930
Description: Caption reads: "The 'Spirit of the Northwest', Green Bay, Wis." Text on reverse reads: "The Spirit of the Northwest, Sidney Bedore, sculptor, depicts the e...
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U.S. Post Office

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Description: Corner view of the main post office in Green Bay. A man is standing at the entrance. Caption reads: "U.S. Post Office, Green Bay, Wis."
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Wade House

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Description: Color postcard view across road and fence towards of the front of the Wade House. Text on reverse reads: "Old Wade House, Greenbush, Wisconsin, 1850 St...
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Log Rolling

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Description: Two men are log rolling on the Namakagon River at the North Wisconsin Logging Camp and Museum. Rowboats are moored next to a dock.
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World's Largest White Spruce Tree

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Description: Color reproduction of a spruce tree with an automobile parked beneath it.

Text on reverse reads: "Located on the south shore of Lake Superior, near Herbs...

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Lovers Retreat

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Description: Color postcard elevated view of a boat on a lake. Trees in the foreground along the shoreline have fall colors. Caption at top reads: "Lovers Retreat." Cap...
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Pike Chain of Lakes

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Description: Aerial view of the Pike Chain of Lakes near Iron River, Wisconsin. Caption reads: "Pike Chain of Lakes." Text on back reads: "The ideal vacationland for fi...
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City of Kenosha Police Department

Date: 1964
Description: View across street towards the Police Department building. Automobiles are parked in front near parking meters.
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Simmons Beach Marina

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Description: View of a marina in a canal. One row of boats is moored along a road.
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Hotel Crandall at "The Dells"

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Description: Aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings near a bend in the Wisconsin River. A paddle-wheel steamer is heading toward the Dells. Caption reads: "Hote...
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Early in the Morning at C.R. Guth's Store and Creamery

Date: 1907
Description: Elevated view of a gathering of people with horses and wagons delivering goods to a general store. Caption reads: "Early in the Morning at C.R. Guth's Stor...
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Ceylon Court, Maytag Home

Date: 1937
Description: Colorized postcard view from pier towards a private lakeside home on a hill, with a large garden leading down to the lake. Caption reads: "Ceylon Court, Ma...

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