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Train Wreck

Date: 06 21 1900
Description: Wreck of a Chicago and Northwestern Railroad train at Little Rapids. A group of men and boys are viewing the damage to the locomotive.
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Horse-Drawn Cart Crosses Bridge

Date: 1889
Description: Elevated view of bridge crossing the wide Fox River, with the paper mill on the far side of the river, and a horse-drawn cart approaching the near side.
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De Pere Depot

Date: 1873
Description: At the De Pere depot, the first train operated by the Milwaukee & Northern Railway. This train made its first run to Green Bay on June 25, 1873, and this p...
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Allouez Monument

Date: 1899
Description: Allouez Monument, near the site of St. Francis Xavier mission which was established by Father Claude Allouez at De Pere Rapids in the winter of 1671-72. Er...
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Congregational Church

Date: 1890
Description: Congregational Church at the corner of Broadway and Cass Street, with the entrance at the corner. The church has stained glass windows and a steeple.
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James D. Doty House

Date: 1898
Description: Front and rear views of the James D. Doty residence, the first brick house built in Wisconsin.
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Governor James D. Doty Residence

Date: 1898
Description: Two children are standing in front of Governor Doty's house, the first brick house built in Wisconsin.
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South Broadway Near the River

Date: 1875
Description: Elevated view of a shopping district street near a river, with several businesses lining the street, and two carriages. A building across the street has le...
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North Broadway from Cass Street

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Description: View down a curving residential, tree-lined street. Trolley tracks run the length of the street.
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California House

Date: 1870
Description: View of the California house next to a store with a sign that reads: "M. Silber & Bro.," and a "Boot & Shoe Store." A bakery is on the left, and a group of...
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De Pere High School

Date: 1890
Description: High school, built in 1857 and destroyed by fire in 1899.
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Little Rapids Dam on Fox River

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view down hill of the Fox River and the Little Rapids dam.
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Fort Howard Hospital

Date: 1934
Description: Fort Howard hospital, view from the southwest.
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Restored Fort Howard Hospital and Surgeons' Quarters

Date: 1934
Description: Restored Fort Howard hospital, surgeon's quarters.
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Fort Howard Hospital

Date: 1934
Description: Fort Howard Hospital. There is a chimney on the right side of the building, and a stone wall is along the sidewalk.
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Fort Howard Hospital

Date: 04 09 1934
Description: View from street towards the Fort Howard Hospital.
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Green Bay Waterfront

Date: 1870
Description: Five piece panoramic view of the Green Bay waterfront area.
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St. Norbert's College

Date: 1900
Description: View across Fox River towards the St. Norbert's College campus.
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Hobart Church

Date: 1900
Description: Hobart Episcopal Church on the Oneida Indian Reservation.
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Charles Arndt

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Description: Portrait of Charles Arndt.

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