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| Description: | Colorized postcard of an exterior view of the Frances Willard School with an American flag near the front door. Caption reads: "Frances Willard School, Jan... |
| Date: | 1908 |
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| Description: | Elevated view of the skyline of central Janesville and surrounding landscape. Caption reads: "Bird's Eye [sic] View of Janesville, Wis." |
| Date: | 1924 |
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| Description: | Colorized view of a Catholic church with tall steeple and bell tower. A large, arched window is above the entrance. Caption reads: "St. Mary's Catholic Chu... |
| Date: | 1907 |
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| Description: | Color illustration of a bridge over a dam on the Rock River. Caption reads: "Rock River Wagon Bridge and Dam, at Monteray, Janesville, Wis." |
| Date: | 1910 |
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| Description: | View across railroad tracks toward the station, with a few passengers on the platform. Caption reads: "C. & N. W. Passenger Station, Janesville, Wis." |
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| Description: | Elevated view of a fire station with men on horse-drawn fire wagons in front. One wagon has a pump; the other has ladders. Caption reads: "West Side Fire S... |
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| Description: | Elevated view of central Janesville from the the courthouse. There are signs advertising Parker Pens and Coca-Cola. Churches are on the horizon. Caption re... |
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| Description: | View up sidewalk toward the insane asylum. Turrets are on either side of the entrance, and wings with wards are on both sides. Caption reads: "Rock County ... |
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| Description: | View across street towards a general merchandise store. Apartments are on the second and third floor. Pennants are hanging in the front window. Caption rea... |
| Date: | 1907 |
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| Description: | View of Monterey Rock from the Rock River. There is a cave in the center, and a bridge in the distance. |
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