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| Description: | View from a stone bridge towards Vilas Park, with children riding the carousel (merry-go-round) and a kiddie train adjacent to the lagoon. |
| Date: | 1910 |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard showing a man driving an early open automobile with a railroad overpass behind him. Caption reads: "Out for a Spin, Bonduel, Wis." |
| Date: | 1970 |
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| Description: | Camel rides at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo) for children, given free by Zor Temple Camel Patrol on Sunday afternoons during the summer. A number of... |
| Date: | 1960 |
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| Description: | Colorful locomotive pulling several cars full of children at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). Although referred to as the "Kiddie Train," the caption ... |
| Date: | 1980 |
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| Description: | Elevated view of two polar bears in their enclosure at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). A crowd is gathered behind the fence, and in the far backgroun... |
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| Description: | Color postcard of a Norwegian building at Little Norway. Built in Norway by the Norwegian Government, for the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. |
| Date: | 06 20 1950 |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard of the Gate House at Little Norway. Text below reads "The Gate House, Little Norway, Blue Mounds, Wisconsin." |
| Date: | 07 20 1950 |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard of a scene at Little Norway. A log building stands to the left and the chassis of a wagon to the right. Text below reads: "Scene at L... |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard from hill looking down at the bridge over the Wisconsin River. A gas station is visible on the right. Text below reads: "Wisconsin Ri... |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard of a group of workers, all men, and one boy, posing outside of a wooden building. Three of the workers wear white aprons. Four of the... |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard view up the river. The trees along the shoreline are reflected in the water. Caption reads: "North Branch of the Oconto River at Chut... |
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| Description: | Color postcard of a man sitting on a stone wall along a road while enjoying a country scene. The road curves through the hills and the trees are starting t... |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard of the cities of Adams and Friendship. Elevated view of the downtown area, including tree-lined streets, city businesses and homes. |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard of Main Street. Businesses line the street, including the Adams Auto Company Dodge-Plymouth, McBride Equipment Company, and McCormick... |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard of a geological rock formation. Side view of the snow-covered bluff and rocks surrounded by trees. Two children stand on a ledge next... |
| Date: | 06 30 1909 |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard of the Adell Canning Company, used for canning peas. View of canning buildings with an open field in the foreground. Caption reads: "... |
| Date: | 08 24 1908 |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard of the entrance to the G.H. Goldrick General Merchandise store. Trees and a flier-covered telephone pole can also be seen. Signs on t... |
| Date: | 06 19 1915 |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard view of Buff Creek Farm. The farmhouse is on the left and the barn and outbuildings are on the right. A man and an automobile are nea... |
| Date: | 07 06 1915 |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard across field towards Arpin's Farm. The farm is in the distance. On the extreme right is a row of power lines stretching to the horizo... |
| Date: | 07 15 1907 |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard of the river valley from the bluffs near Alma. A small portion of the river is visible between the bluffs and somewhat obscured by lo... |
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